People in Oman warned of distance education scams

Muscat: Residents in Oman need to be careful while applying to universities abroad as it may turn out to be a waste of time and valuable resources.
The idea of securing lucrative degrees, cheaper costs, the prospect of promotions in jobs and studying while working have led to a large number of people considering distance education.
However, several university programmes offering distance learning are not recognised by their own respective educational commissions, therefore a degree from such universities is deemed unusable leaving the candidate’s future in jeopardy.
Recently, a university from India offering distance education in Oman came under scrutiny by the Indian government as it was not authorised to provide services beyond the border of the state in which it is located in India.
After settling of court cases in India, the student received a degree from the central government. However, he was unable to pursue further education in many Indian colleges.
Anthony, a student who received a Bachelor’s degree from the university, has been unable to pursue higher education due the degree not being recognised by other institutions. He said he had been unable to continue studying because of this reason.
The university under the scanner is a favourite higher educational institute for many students in Oman and some, who have secured a degree from that institution said even though it was always under scrutiny they received their degree certificates, which were approved by the central government of India.
Anjum, the topper of his class, said that their batch received their degree certificates late due to a court case, but hasn’t had any problems with the degree yet.