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1. Read the Prospectus and University Regulations

Before submitting the application, applicants must carefully read:

• University Prospectus
• SGOU Rules and Regulations
• Programme-specific eligibility conditions
• Fee details
• Course structure
• Admission instructions
• Examination and academic requirements

Applicants should ensure that they fully understand the programme requirements before proceeding with registration.

2. Enter Correct and Accurate Details

Enter all personal, academic, contact and programme-related details carefully.

• Application details cannot be modified after submission.
• Incorrect information may affect admission, examination, certificates and other services.
• Applicants are solely responsible for the accuracy of the submitted information.

Please verify every entry before final submission.

3. Choose the Programme Carefully

Select the programme only after verifying eligibility and academic requirements.

• Programme cannot be changed after submission.
• Selected courses cannot be changed after submission.
• Ensure that you are applying for the correct programme.

4. Use Your Own Email ID and Mobile Number

Use only your personal email address and mobile number.

Do NOT use:

• Another person's email ID
• Another person's mobile number
• Temporary or inactive email ID
• Shared mobile number

These details will be used for all future communications from the University.

5. OTP Verification is Mandatory

The registered email ID and mobile number will be verified through OTP.

• Ensure your mobile number is active.
• Ensure your email ID is accessible.
• OTP messages should be receivable without delay.

6. Future Communications from the University

All future communications will be sent to your registered email ID and/or mobile number.

• Admission confirmation
• Learner login credentials
• Study materials
• Examination registration
• Assignment submission
• Fee payment
• University notifications
• Academic updates
• Certificate-related matters

Please check your registered email regularly.

7. Selection of Learner Support Centre

• Select the Learner Support Centre nearest and most convenient to you.
• The selected Learner Support Centre cannot be changed after submission.
• You may be required to visit the Centre for academic or administrative purposes.

8. Ragging is Strictly Prohibited

Ragging is strictly prohibited in SGOU. Any learner found involved directly or indirectly will face disciplinary action under University Rules, UGC Regulations and applicable laws.

SGOU is committed to providing a safe, respectful and learner-friendly academic environment.

Mandatory APAAR ID / ABC ID and DEB ID

9. APAAR ID / ABC ID is Mandatory

As per UGC guidelines, every learner pursuing higher education in India must have an APAAR ID / ABC ID.

മലയാളം

യുജിസി നിബന്ധനപ്രകാരം ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഓരോ പഠിതാവിനും ഉന്നതവിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിനായി APAAR ID / ABC ID നിർബന്ധമാണ്. എബിസി പോർട്ടലിൽ പഠിതാക്കളുടെ അക്കാദമിക് ക്രെഡിറ്റ് വിവരങ്ങൾ ഡിജിറ്റൽ രൂപത്തിൽ സൂക്ഷിക്കപ്പെടുകയും, പഠിതാക്കൾക്ക് അവ ഓൺലൈനായി ലഭ്യമാക്കുകയും കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യുകയും ചെയ്യാം.

10. What is ABC / APAAR ID?

The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a digital repository established by the UGC for storing, managing and accessing academic credits.

APAAR ID / ABC ID is a unique 12-digit learner identification number that supports academic records, credit transfer and future academic progression.

https://www.abc.gov.in/

11. DEB ID is Mandatory for ODL Programmes

UGC DEB ID is mandatory for admission to Open and Distance Learning programmes. Learners must register with the Distance Education Bureau and generate the DEB ID before completing admission.

https://deb.ugc.ac.in/StudentDEBId

12. Important Instructions for Creating DEB ID

• Create APAAR ID / ABC ID first if you do not already have one.
• Use your own personal email ID.
• Use your own personal mobile number.
• Provide correct personal and academic details.
• The University ERP login credentials will be generated using the email registered in the DEB portal.

13. Correction of DEB Details

If any mismatch exists in your DEB registration details, update them using:

https://deb.ugc.ac.in/StudentDEBId/UpdateDebDetails

Complete the corrections before proceeding with admission.

Transfer Certificate

14. Uploading Transfer Certificate

Upload the Transfer Certificate wherever applicable.

15. If Transfer Certificate is Not Available

Upload a self-attested affidavit clearly stating the reason for the non-availability of the Transfer Certificate.

Important Notice for E-Grants Students

16. Separate Bank Account Requirement

Eligible learners must open a new zero-balance bank account exclusively for E-Grants transactions.

• New zero-balance account
• Aadhaar linked
• PAN linked
• Only for E-Grants transactions
• No personal transactions should be carried out through this account

17. Existing Bank Accounts Will Not Be Accepted

Existing bank accounts are not acceptable for E-Grants processing. Applications without the required new Aadhaar-linked and PAN-linked zero-balance account will not be forwarded for further processing.

Final Checklist Before Submission

• Prospectus and regulations have been read.
• Correct programme has been selected.
• Eligibility has been verified.
• Own email ID and mobile number have been used.
• OTP verification completed.
• APAAR ID / ABC ID created.
• DEB ID created.
• DEB details verified.
• Learner Support Centre selected carefully.
• Academic documents uploaded.
• Transfer Certificate / Affidavit uploaded wherever applicable.
• E-Grants applicants have opened the required bank account.
• All details verified before final submission.