No, distance education degree from Annamalai University isn’t valid to go study abroad. In recent news, UGC has declared all ODL degrees at Annamalai University invalid. UGC released a notice on March 25 saying that Annamalai University doesn’t have the prior approval of UGC to offer any open or distance learning courses.
UGC also went on to warn students against taking admission to ODL programs offered by Annamalai University.
You are absolutely eligible to study abroad with a distance education degree from Annamalai University. However, eligibility is different from achieving in acquiring jobs.
Usually, distance education is given lower priority than others. This condition is prevailing more in India. Annamalai University has been giving a number of distance education courses and is one of the pioneers of the model of education. The university offers courses like - PG Diploma, BBA, L.L.M, M.S, MBA, B.Ed, and more.
Certainly, the courses offered through regular full-time mode are the best. You will experience general public judgment due to the distance education program that the degree programs at Annamalai University are an easy platform, though it is entirely wrong.
It is mostly right that the regular and distance mode degrees cannot be compared. But, in foreign countries, it is all about the skill set and knowledge which is required for a job or higher study, So, present yourself strongly.