Distance Education Council

The Distance Education Council (DEC) was an organization in India responsible for regulating and ensuring quality in distance learning programs offered by universities and institutions. It set standards, approved courses, and monitored compliance to ensure that remote education meets academic and professional criteria. DEC helped learners access quality education regardless of location, providing a framework for distance education providers. However, in 2018, DEC was merged into the University Grants Commission (UGC), which now oversees all higher education regulation, including distance learning.