General FAQs
What is the process for filling and submitting online application form?
Following are the steps to be followed:
- Complete Registration process
- Verify your email
- Generate UGC DEB ID
- Fill the required Admission Form online.
- Upload your recent passport size Photograph, specimen signature, scanned copies of the relevant documents, as per the guidelines.
- Review your filled in details.
- Make payment of Fee through the Credit/Debit card/Net Banking.
- Payment confirmation message is sent to you through SMS and email.
What are the modes of fee payment?
Programme fee can be paid through credit/debit card/ net banking. There is also a facility of EMI through the bank(s).
How will I know that my admission has been confirmed?
The Admission forms submitted are verified and confirmed for admission subject to fulfilment of the laid down eligibility criteria. In case of any deficiency, communication would be sent through email/sms and also conveyed telephonically. On confirmation of admission, you will get an sms and an email.
What are the support services offered to the learners?
JIIT offers wide range of support services that help and assist the students from first point of enquiry through successful completion of their programme, that includes individual and telephonic guidance, through emails, SMS and Whats App messages, web support etc.
What is Credit System?
Credit system enables JIIT to inform students about the study input. One credit is equivalent to 30 hours of study comprising all learning activities i.e. reading and comprehending the study material, attending live online classes, watching video lectures, writing assignment responses etc. As such, a 4-credit course involves about 120 hours (30x4) of study. This helps the student to know the academic effort he/she has to put in, to successfully complete a course.
Will I get placement support?
Yes, JIIT provides virtual career guidance, resume building sessions, industry webinars, and opportunities for placement assistance through our dedicated corporate connect platform.
Online Degrees FAQs
Is an online MBA degree valid?
Yes. Online MBA degrees in India are valid if they are recognised by the UGC (under the UGC-DEB) (Distance & Online Education Board).
The UGC-DEB has confirmed that UGC approved online degrees are equivalent to regular degrees and have the same legal and academic status.
Does an online MBA give placements?
Yes. It depends on the university. Many institutions that offer online MBAs offer some placement support services, including career counselling, virtual job fairs, internships, and alumni networks.
The quality of placement support is stronger when offered by accredited and reputable universities with well-established MBA programs, such as JIIT Online.
Is an online MBA valid for government jobs?
Yes. Online MBA degrees from institutions which are recognised by the UGC-DEB are valid qualifications for applying for government jobs in India.
The government has made it clear that if the university is properly recognised, the post-graduate degree is eligible for seeking government jobs and/or applying for government exam eligibility.
After completing an Online MBA from JIIT, am I eligible for a Ph.D. or further education?
Yes. After successfully completing an Online MBA from JIIT, you are eligible to apply for a Ph.D. program or pursue further higher education, provided you meet the eligibility criteria of the respective university or institution.
Can international students also enrol for Online programmes of JIIT?
Absolutely Yes. JIIT encourages students from outside India to enrol. . Our programmes of study are designed to cater to a global audience, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and access to the required digital infrastructure.
Is there any difference between the online and offline degrees?
No. The degree awarded through our online programs is equivalent in recognition, credibility, academic rigor and its acceptability in the industry, as that of the regular on-campus degree.
Programme/Course FAQs
How is the Academic Support provided to the students?
JIIT has established a robust academic support mechanism through a rich digital ecosystem that includes recorded video lectures, live online classes, discussion boards, quizzes, assignments, and end-term proctored exams.
