THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.28837 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner obtained B.A. degree from Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, Tamilnadu, through correspondence. She appeared in the ICET-2009, conducted by the Andhra University and obtained a rank of 175108. She has been admitted into I year of MCA course in Kakatiya College of Computer Science, the 2nd respondent herein. The 2nd respondent submitted the list of selected candidates for approval by the Registrar, Kakatiya University, the 1st respondent herein. Through proceedings, dated 06.12.2009, the 1st respondent directed cancellation of admission of the petitioner, on the ground that the B.A. degree obtained by the petitioner from Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, is not equivalent to similar degree awarded by the Kakatiya University, and the petitioner feels aggrieved by the same. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the 1st respondent. The qualification for admission into MCA course is, pass in degree course conducted by the universities in the State, or equivalent thereto. The petitioner did not obtain any degree from the universities in the State. She claims to have passed B.A. degree from a deemed university, through correspondence course. The question as to whether degrees awarded by such universities are equivalent to those awarded by the regular universities was considered by this Court in W.P.No.22922 of 2006 and batch. It was held that unless such degrees are recognized by the regular universities, into which admission is sought in a higher course, or the UGC, in accordance with the prescribed procedure, they cannot be treated as equivalent. Therefore, the facts of the case are squarely covered by the said judgment. Following the same, the Writ Petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.31-12-2009. GJ