Is the course BTS from IGNOU equivalent to a valid three year degree course?

No, the BTS (Bachelor of Tourism Studies) course offered by IGNOU is not equivalent to a valid three-year degree course. The duration of the BTS program is two years, and it is not recognized as a full-time undergraduate degree by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

For a degree to be considered equivalent, it must be awarded by a recognized university and should have the same academic rigor and course structure as a traditional three-year degree program. The BTS course falls short in terms of duration and is designed for vocational education rather than a comprehensive academic degree.