Recognition of Engineering Diploma/Degrees obtained through Distance Education Mode — Acceptance for purpose of employment on the railways
Government of India (Bharat Sarkar)
Ministry of Railways (Rail Mantralaya)
(Railway Board)
RBE No.165/2011
No. E (NG)-II/2010/RR-1/17
New Delhi, dated: 8.12.2011
The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units, CORE/Allahabad,
MTP/Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai,
CAO (R), DMW/Patiala, COFMOW/New Delhi,
Director General, RDSO/Lucknow & RSC/Vadodra,
Director, IRISET/Secundrabad, IRICEN/Pune, IRIEEN/Nasik &
IRIM&EE/Jamalpur and Chairmen/Railway Recruitment Boards.
Managing Director/Konkan Railway Corporation Limited.
Sub: Recognition of Engineering Diploma/Degrees obtained through Distance Education Mode — Acceptance for purpose of employment on the railways.
References have been received from various railway establishments seeking clarification regarding status of diploma/degree in Engineering obtained from various institutions in India through Open & Distance Learning mode. The issue has been examined in consultation with Distance Education Council, New Dethi.
Accordingly, Railway Board have decided not to accept diploma/degree in Engineering obtained through distance mode except AMIETE (recognition for which has been permitted vide RBE No. 230/1990) for the purpose of employment in railways with immediate effect and till further orders.
Please acknowledge receipt.
(Hindi version will follow)
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(Harsha Dass)
Joint Director Estt. (N)-II
Railway Board
Source: www.indianrailways.gov.in
[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/establishment/ENG-II/rbe_165.pdf]
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