Open and Distance Learning Council (odlc)




Welcome to the Open and Distance Learning Council (ODLC)
The Open and Distance Learning Council (ODLC) is a legally constituted autonomous educational organization,
registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, Government of NCT of Delhi. Established in the year 2013, ODLC operates as a
not-for-profit body with the principal objective of expanding equitable access to quality education through structured and recognized open,
distance, and digital learning systems.
ODLC is engaged in the design, development, regulation, and delivery of academic and vocational education programs across India. The Council emphasizes national inclusion, flexibility, and innovation in learning delivery, with a strategic focus on:
- Secondary and Senior Secondary Education
- Skill Development & Vocational Training
- Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
- Institutional Affiliations & Academic Partnerships
- Distance Learning Program Implementation & Governance
ODLC continues to support the nation’s educational priorities by bridging the gap between traditional and modern learning systems, ensuring inclusive, affordable, and learner-centric education for all.