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DONEKolhapur: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the application deadline for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) courses. Sattappa Mohite, a city based education activist said that that the distance learning courses will be streamlined with the new guidelines.It has to be noted that earlier this year, the UGC had asked all the institutions offering distance learning courses to seek fresh approval for the courses offered. Such HEIs will be required to apply afresh in the prescribed format as per the UGC regulations 2017 for consideration." In a public notice, dated June 29, it was said that UGC (open and distance learning) regulations, 2017 are needed to be complied in order to run the distance programs.According to the UGC, minimum standards of instructions have been laid down in the 2017 regulations and hence the institutes offering distance learning courses, need to seek fresh approval for the same.The notice further reads, "The higher educational institutions (HEIs) approved for 2017-18 have been permitted to offer approved open and distance learning programs for academic year 2017-18. The online portal for submitting applications has been opened on August 7..