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Need For Degree Equivalence
In India, degree equivalence is essential for facilitating educational and professional mobility. It ensures that foreign credentials are recognized domestically, facilitating integration into the Indian job market and educational system. The processes of equivalency sustain quality standards, ensuring that individuals possess the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively contribute. It ensures public safety for regulated professions such as medicine and engineering by verifying that professionals meet specific standards. In addition to fostering international collaborations, equivalence promotes the exchange of knowledge and innovation.
Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is the governing body for degree equivalence for students with foreign degree in India. However, there are also specific councils/Commissions for various sectors like Law, Medicine etc. which regulates the degree equivalence to candidates with foreign degrees.
Association of Indian Universities
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is the governing entity of higher education in India. AIU facilitates cooperation between Indian universities and represents them on national and international platforms. AIU plays a crucial role in the recognition of foreign degrees.
The Evaluation Division of AIU has the authority to assign academic equivalence to degrees obtained from foreign Boards/universities that have been accredited. The Division advises Students, Universities, Central and State Governments on the status of foreign qualifications.
To apply online for the Equivalence of a Foreign Degree or Certificate, candidates must visit the AIU website to check the relevant information. AIU officially provides Advisory to students seeking admission to study programs that offer qualifications or degrees from foreign universities. Additionally, AIU provides details on the accreditation status of foreign universities through emails, official letters, telephonically & individually. For further information regarding degree equivalence, candidates can contact AIU at evaluation@aiu.ac.in.
Various Indian Councils / Commissions which provide degree equivalence for specific fields/sectors
General Contact Details of the Councils/Commissions
