In India, the UGC is charged with "fixing and maintaining the principles of education, evaluation and examination in colleges". As indicated by the UGC (Online Courses) Regulations, 2018, in order to be eligible for awarding Internet based degrees, a college must: Has existed for something like five years. Be certified by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Be a Top 100 Colleges in India as per National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) for something like two out of the recent three years.