Important Update for All Learners (ODL & OL Programs)
The University Grants Commission – Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) has
introduced a revised admission process for all Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and
Online (OL) programs beginning from the October 2024 academic session.
As per the UGC-DEB Public Notice dated 19 August 2024, every learner (excluding
international applicants) must generate a DEB-ID using their
Academic Bank of Credits
(ABC)
ID before enrolling in any ODL or Online program.
At College Vedas, we ensure you complete this mandatory requirement smoothly and
correctly.
A DEB-ID is a unique identification number issued by the UGC-DEB. It connects your academic records, credits, and admission details across universities. Once generated, your DEB-ID remains valid for a lifetime.
ABC stands for Academic Bank of Credits.
It is a digital academic credit repository introduced by the Government of India that allows
students to:
Your ABC ID is required to generate your DEB-ID.
1. Visit the UGC-DEB Portal
Go to:
https://deb.ugc.ac.in/StudentDeBID
Use your ABC (Academic Bank of Credits) ID to generate your DEB-ID.
2. Don’t Have an ABC ID?
You can create one easily through DigiLocker:
https://www.digilocker.gov.in
Once your DEB-ID is generated, you can proceed with admission through College Vedas.
Important: Without a valid DEB-ID, admission to any Distance or Online program cannot be
granted.
If you have already taken admission in any ODL/OL program but have not generated or updated your DEB-ID, you must update it through your LMS.
Path:
LMS Dashboard → Generate DEB ID
For any difficulty, our support team is available to assist you.
