Section 6 in AICTE (Open and Distance Learning Education) Guidelines for Standalone Institutions, 2019
6. Systems Management.
- Structure and Processes -6.1A Standalone Institution shall have a designated Centre of Distance Education for operationalising the programmes in ODL mode, which shall be headed by a regular functionary, not below the rank of a Professor and shall have appropriate and adequate academic, technical, administrative staff and infrastructural resources as specified in Annexure V.6.2A Standalone Institution shall plan, implement, coordinate and monitor operationalisation and ensure quality assurance of the programmes in ODL mode, including monitoring the conduct and programme delivery by the Learner Support Centres and shall ensure adherence to the Regulations and Guidelines of the AICTE.
