Press Release – New Delhi, July 02 2026

Distance Education School, operating as SODE (School of Online and Distance Education) Counselling Services LLP, announced the celebration of its 14‑year milestone in the Indian EdTech sector. Founded in 2012 with a vision to change lives through free expert guidance on online and distance education, the firm reports having counselled more than 10 lakh students since inception, with over 1 lakh students assisted in the last twelve months.

The announcement comes amid rapid growth in online and distance learning in India over the past six to seven years, especially after the COVID‑19 pandemic, which has heightened demand for flexible, affordable higher‑education options for busy students and working professionals. Despite this demand, many learners face challenges in identifying courses that match their academic background, career goals, interests, and budget, as well as uncertainties about the validity and recognition of online degrees, UGC‑DEB approvals, eligibility for government jobs, and acceptance by employers.

To address these pain points, Distance Education School has expanded its AI‑powered student support suite. The new tools include:

  • University and course suggestion engine
  • Course comparison functionality
  • Eligibility checker
  • Personalized counselling scheduling
  • Scholarship coupon code generator
  • CV building and scoring module
  • Return‑on‑Investment (ROI) calculator

These capabilities are designed to help students make informed decisions about graduate and postgraduate programs across multiple disciplines.

The platform now aggregates information on more than 200 universities, encompassing Indian government, private, open, and global institutions. It provides verified data on UGC‑DEB‑approved online and distance learning universities, WES‑accredited institutions, and NAAC‑approved colleges. A dedicated list of fake universities in India is also available to help learners avoid unrecognised institutions. Key university partners highlighted include Lovely Professional University, Amity University, Manipal University, Jain University, among several others.

In a statement, Rajesh Kumar, Director of Sales & Operations, said: “Our aim is very simple: to help students through free expert career counselling, the right information, and technology‑driven support systems.” He added that the 14‑year milestone reflects the trust placed by students nationwide and motivates the organization to continue improving educational information, student support services, and technology utilization.

The press release concludes by noting that as online and distance education continues to expand, the organization’s enhanced access to university partnerships, educational resources, counselling services, and AI‑driven tools will support a larger cohort of students seeking flexible higher‑education pathways.

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