Section 4(4) in AICTE (Open and Distance Learning Education) Guidelines for Standalone Institutions, 2019
4.2If a Standalone Institution offers any programme in ODL mode after the coming into force of the order withdrawing recognition under guideline 4.1 or where a Standalone Institution offering a programme in ODL mode before the commencement of these guidelines, fails to obtain recognition under these guidelines for offering programmes in ODL mode for academic session immediately after the notification of guidelines and subsequent academic sessions, the Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate/ Post Graduate Certificate/ Post Graduate Diploma obtained pursuant to such program shall not be treated as a valid qualification.
