UGC increases SGOU MBA and MCA seats to 1,000 each
The UGC has approved Sreenarayana Guru Open University's request to increase intake for its MBA and MCA programs to 1,000 seats each. The programs offer various specializations and allow for concurrent enrollment with other degrees to accommodate working professionals.
Why it matters
Expanding access to professional postgraduate education through open universities helps meet the growing demand for skilled labor in specialized technical and business fields.
University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved Sreenarayana Guru Open University’s (SGOU) request to increase the intake capacity for its highly sought-after MBA and MCA programmes to 1,000 seats each. This change will come into effect starting from the current academic year and the notification for the July/August session of the 2026–27 academic year is expected to be released shortly. Any candidate possessing the required basic qualification can secure direct admission without entrance examinations.
The report is a straightforward announcement of educational policy changes and program expansion.
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