F.No. IG/SRE-Ex.III/PU-CHH/32/2005/155
April 11, 2005
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Educational qualifications awarded by the
Private Universities of Chhattisgarh – reg.
It is notified for information of all concerned that the „educational qualifications awarded by
the Private Universities established under the provisions of The Chhattisgarh Niji Kshetra
Vishwavidyalaya (Sthapana Aur Viniyaman) Adhiniyam, 2002‟ are non est and can not be
made the basis of admission to higher studies with IGNOU in view of the judgment and order
dated 11.02.2005 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
Regional Directors may take a note of this for information, necessary action and compliance.
Sd/-
(Srikant Mohapatra)
Registrar, SRE
c.c:
1. Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
2. Director, DEC
3. Director, SSC
4. All Regional Directors
5. DD, VCO
6. PA to PVC
7. All Officers in SRED
F.No.IG/SRE-Ex-III/Equiv./2005/
May 17, 2005
Dr. Srikant Mohapatra Registrar
NOTIFICATION
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted to various programmes of sister
Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
It is notified for information of all concerned that at the first meeting of the „re-constituted Equivalence
Committee‟ held on 08.12.2004, it was decided to grant equivalence/recognition to various programmes
of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU Programmes, as per details given below:
Sl
No
Qualification and the name of sister
University/Institution
Equivalence/recognition granted for
purpose of admission to
1. CIC of Babasaheb Ambedkar Open
University, Ahmedabad
Equivalent to IGNOU’s CIC for
admission to BCA/MCA
2. CIC of Vardhman Mahaveer Open University,
Kota
Equivalent to IGNOU’s CIC for
admission to BCA/MCA
3. „Associate membership Examination‟ of the
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India),
Mumbai (applicable for candidates who have
passed the said exam. prior to June 2002)
Equivalent to graduation for admission
to Post-graduate Programmes.
4. „Four year Bachelor Degree in Economics‟ awarded by Faculty of Law and Economics of
Cambodia
Recognized for admission to Post-
graduate Programmes
5. „Four year Artificer Apprenticeship
Training (Electrical)‟ and „Four year
Artificer Apprenticeship course in Ship
Construction and Naval Architecture‟ awarded by INS, Valsura and Ship-Wright
School, Vishakapatnam
Recognized for direct admission to B.A/
B.Com Programmes.
6. „Associate Membership Examination
(Section A and B)‟ of Aeronautical Society of
India, New Delhi
Equivalent to graduation for admission
to Management Programmes
7. 2 yr. course in Vocational Education in
Computer Techniques conducted by Mizoram
Board of School Education
Equivalent to 10+2 level without
Mathematics as a distinct subject for
admission to BCA. All such candidates
would be required to enrol for MTE-03
in 1st sem. of BCA and successfully
complete before registering for the 3rd
semester of the BCA Prog. (ACSC
11.22.1 of 19.10.2004).
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2.1. Further, the Equivalence Committee has resolved not to accept the following qualifications
for purpose of admission to IGNOU Programmes:
(i) Diploma awarded by the Board of Examination Commission of Swiss Aid for Afghans for
purpose of direct admission to BA/B.Com. Holders of such qualification may seek
admission to BA/B.Com through BPP. Such candidates may be asked to produce a
certificate of equivalence from the respective Embassy/High Commission in India in order to
minimize the procedure.
(ii) GCSE Exam. conducted by Edexcel, U.K., for purpose of direct admission to BA/B.Com.
Instead, holders of such qualification may seek admission to BA/B.Com through BPP.
(iii) The „Certificate of IAF Education Test‟ for purpose of direct admission to BA/B.Com.
Instead, holders of such qualification may seek admission to BA/B.Com through BPP.
(iv) The „Graduation Certificate‟ awarded by Indian Navy for purpose of admission to Post-
graduate Programmes as the said Certificate is meant for only re-employment of Ex-
servicemen.
2.2. The Equivalence Committee has further resolved that a learner pursuing BDP of IGNOU
through non-formal stream, i.e. through BPP, becomes eligible for Bachelor’s degree after successful
completion of 96 credits. At no stage, he/she can be certified equivalence with 10+2.
2.3. Further, a Notification has already been issued stating that the „educational qualifications
awarded by the Private Universities established under the provisions of The Chhattisgarh Niji
Kshetra Vishwavidyalaya (Sthapana Aur Viniyaman) Adhiniyam, 2002‟ are non est and can not be
made the basis of admission to higher studies with IGNOU in view of the judgment and order dated
11.02.2005 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
3. Besides the qualifications mentioned in para-1, the equivalence/recognition granted by the
Equivalence Committee and/or Academic Council in the past, as per details given below, are also brought
to the notice of all concerned:
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1. 2. 3.
1. All the Examinations, irrespepcptive of
terminology, such as Hr. Secondary (min. 12
yrs. of Schooling), Sr.Secondary, Intermediate,
Pre-University, Bridge Course etc. conducted
by Boards/Universities established by law
10+2 or its equivalent for purpose of
admission to BDP (10+2 stream).
2. Diploma Exam. conducted by Recognized
Examining Bodies at the end of 2nd
yr. of
education after High School or 1st yr. of
education after XI class
Equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of
admission to BDP subject to the condition
that minimum eligibility for admission to
the concerned Diploma is High School or
XI class respectively.
3. AMIE Equivalent to graduation for purpose of
admission to PG Programmes where the
minimum eligibility criteria is a
Bachelor’s degree.
4. A pass in the Grade I.T.E. (India) Graduateship
of the Institution of Telecommunication
Engineers Examination after taking the State
Diploma of 3 yr duration or equivalent in
Electronics and Telecommunication.
- do -
5. The Engg. Degree Course Exam. in the
corresponding option (Electrical, Mechanical
& Civil) conducted by the College of Military
Engineering, Pune.
Equivalent to graduation for purpose of
admission to PG Programmes where the
minimum eligibility criteria is a
Bachelor’s degree.
6. „AMIETE‟ awarded by The Institution of
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers,
New Delhi.
Equivalent to B.Tech for purpose of
admission to Management Programmes.
7. Bachelor’s Degree of any Statutory
University/Institution under 10+2+2 stream
(applicable for students registered up to the
year 1996 and have completed their Degree up
to the year 1998-99)
Accepted as eligibility condition for
admission wherever Bachelor’s Degree is
the required minimum qualification
8. Students passing +2 examination from the
Vocational Stream
Eligible for admission to BDP
(B.A/B.Com/BSW/BTS)
This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and compliance.
Yours sincerely,
Sd/-
(Srikant Mohapatra)
To
1. All Directors of Schools/ Heads of Divisions
2. Director, DEC
3. Regional Director, SSC
4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU RCs
5. Nodal Officer, NEP
6. DD, VCO
7. PA to PVC
8. All Officers in SRED
F.No.IG/SRE.EX-III/Equiv./2005/
July 26, 2005
Dr. Srikant Mohapatra
Registrar
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted to various programmes of sister
Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the ‘re-
constituted Equivalence Committee‟ at its second meeting held on 03.06.2005 pertaining to granting
equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU
Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council. The details of such qualifications are given
below:
Sl.
No.
Qualification and the name of sister
University/Institution
Equivalence/recognition granted for
purpose of admission to
1. Bachelor of Technology of ‘one year
Bridge Course’ in Comp.Engg./Electrical
Engg./Mech Engg. of Maharshi Dayanand
Univ. Rohtak. Only those candidates
who have obtained Post/Advance
Diploma of 4 year duration of YMCA
Institute, Faridabad are admitted to this
‘one year Bridge course’.
Equivalent to B.Tech. for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s Management
Programmes.
2. ‘One sitting B.A. Degree‟ of Andhra
University, Vishakapatnam.
Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree for
purpose of admission to Post-graduate
Programmes, subject to the condition that
the candidates were enrolled for the
Programme up to the year 1995-96 and
completed their B.A. Degree by the year
1998-99.
2. Further, the Equivalence Committee has resolved not to accept 5 year „Diploma in Architecture‟
awarded by Sushant School of Art and Architecture (SSAA), Gurgaon, for purpose of admission to
IGNOU Programmes.
This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and compliance.
Sd/-
(Srikant Mohapatra)
To
1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
2. Director, DEC
3. Regional Director, SSC
4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU
5. Nodal Officer, NEP
6. DD, VCO
7. PA to PVC
8. Sub-RCs of IGNOU for information
9. All Officers in SRED
F.No. IG/SRE.Ex-III/Equiv./2006/
March 4, 2006
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted to various programmes of sister
Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the ‘re-
constituted Equivalence Committee‟ at its third meeting held on 26.12.2005 pertaining to granting
equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU
Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council (AC 34.6.2). The details of such
qualifications are given below:
Sl.
No.
Qualification and the name of
sister University/Institution
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes
1. 2. 3.
1. Bachelor Degree holders under
„non-formal stream‟
Such candidates are eligible to seek admission to
IGNOU’s academic programmes where the minimum
eligibility criteria is 10+2 or its equivalent, provided
that no additional requirement is prescribed at
10+2 level.
2. ‘One sitting B.A/B.Com
Degree‟ of all the Indian
Universities
Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree for purpose of
admission to Post-graduate Programmes, subject to
the condition that the candidates were enrolled for
the Programme up to the year 1995-96 and
completed their B.A/B.Com Degree by the year
1998-99.
3. Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar
Sabha, Chennai
The Degrees awarded by Dakshina Bharat Hindi
Prachar Sabha, Chennai [M.A. Hindi (2 yrs.),
B.Ed.(1 yr.), Shiksha Snatak (1 yr.), M.Phil (1 yr.),
Ph.D (2 yrs.] are recognized for higher studies in view
of the status of the institution as „Institute of
National Importance‟.
4. „Visharada‟ & „Shastri‟ (three
year duration) of Kurukshetra
University and „Shastri‟ (three
year duration) of Maharshi
Dayanand University.
„Visharada‟ and „Shastri‟ equivalent to 10+2 and
B.A. respectively for purpose of admission to
IGNOU’s academic programmes.
5. 4 year „Bachelor of Arts‟
Degree of Yangon University,
Myanmar.
Recognized for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s
Postgraduate programmes, provided such candidates
have passed the Matriculation/High School Exam. of
Yangon University/Myanmar Examination Board in
five subjects (except Myanmar Language) of which
English should be one.
6. „Army Senior School
Certificate Examination (class
XII)
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.
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1. 2. 3.
7. Grade-12 Examination of
Higher Secondary Education
Board, Nepal.
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.
8. High School Diploma (Grade-
12) of the International School
of Geneva.
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.
9. Secondary General Education
of the Ministry of Russian
Federation.
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.
2. The Academic Council has also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee
for withdrawal of IGNOU‟s BIT as a „professional qualification‟ for purpose of admission to
Management Programmes for the session commencing January 2007 onwards.
3. Further, the Academic Council has also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence
Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates for purpose of admission to
IGNOU’s academic programmes:
(i) Master‟s Degree awarded, without first degree, by the Open Universities and the Directorate
of Distance Education of different Universities in the country.
(ii) Hindi Courses offered by Institutions not empowered by Central/State Legislation to award
Degrees.
(iii) 2 year full time „PG Diploma in Business Management‟ awarded by Lal Bahadur Shastri
Institute of management & Technology, Bareilly.
(iv) 2 year „Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician‟ awarded by „All Indian Council for
Paramedical Education‟, New Delhi.
(v) „Matriculation‟ of Board of Adult Education, Delhi, and further qualification(s) acquired
based on this Matriculation.
(vi) „Madhyama Praiksha‟ of Shrimad Dayanand Arsha Vidyapeeth, Rohtak.
4. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(Srikant Mohapatra)
Registrar, SRE
To
1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
2. Director, DEC
3. Regional Director, SSC
4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU
5. Nodal Officer, NEP
6. DD, VCO
7. PA to PVC
8. Sub-RCs of IGNOU for information
9. All Officers in SRED
STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No.IG/SRE.Ex-III/Equiv./2006/
July 11, 2006
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted to various programmes of sister
Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
Ref: (i) 4th meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 09.06.2006
(ii) 19th meeting of the Academic Council’s Standing Committee held on 19.06.06
It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the ‘re-
constituted Equivalence Committee‟ at its fourth meeting held on 09.06.2006 pertaining to granting
equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU
Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council’s Standing Committee (ACSC 19.8.2). The
details of such qualifications are given below:
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No
Qualification/Programme and the name of
sister University/Institution
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes
1. 2. 3.
1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE)
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s Academic Programmes.
2. (i) Kenya Accounting Technician
Certificate Examination (KATC)
(ii) Kenya Administration and
Management Examination (KAME),
both conducted by Kenya Accountants and
Secretaries Examinations Board
Recognized for purpose of direct admission to
IGNOU’s B.Com Programme; provided the entry
qualification to KATC and KAME Programmes
is: „A Division III of the Cambridge School
Certificate‟
OR
„East African Certificate of Education‟
OR
„Kenya Certificate of Education‟.
2. Bachelor’s Degree of any Statutory
University/Institution under 10+2+2 stream
(applicable for students registered up to
the year 1996 and have completed their
Degree up to the year 1998-99)
The decision of the Academic Council at its 3rd
meeting held on 30.11.1990 to accept the
Bachelor’s Degree of any Statutory University/
Institution under 10+2+2 stream still hold good,
subject to the condition imposed by UGC that
students should have registered up to the year
1996 and have completed their Degree up to
the year 1998-99.
3. Two year Diploma awarded by the College
of Military Engineering (CME), Pune
Recognized for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s
B.Tech Programmes; provided the entry
qualification to the said Diploma is 10th
pass and
qualified „Grade-2‟ examination of the Army.
4. Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree of
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
Reciprocal recognition granted (as equivalent to
IGNOU’s Bachelor of Arts Degree).
5. Four year B.Sc. (Nursing) Honours
Course of University of Delhi
Recognized as „Professional qualification‟ for
purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Management
Programmes.
6. „Advanced Diploma in Hindi Language
Proficiency‟ and ‘Diploma in Literature
and Applied Hindi Linguistics‟ awarded
by the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s Academic Programmes,
wherever 10+2 is the required minimum
qualification.
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2. The Academic Council’s Standing Committee has also approved the recommendations of the
Equivalence Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to
IGNOU’s Academic Programmes.
(i) „Associate Membership Examination‟ of Indian Institute of Metals, Kolkata, at par with
Bachelor’s Degree for purpose of Admission to IGNOU’s Management Programmes, in the
light of non-recognition of the said Examination by AICTE.
(ii) Not to give recognition to Himachal Pradesh University’s Bachelor of Journalism and Mass
Communication (BJMC) as equivalent to IGNOU’s Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism and
Mass Communication (PGJMC).
3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(Srikant Mohapatra)
Registrar, SRED
To
1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
2. Director, DEC
3. Regional Director, SSC
4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU, including Sub-RCs
5. Nodal Officer, NEP
6. DR, VCO
2. All Officers in SRED
STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No.IG/SRE-Ex.III/Equiv./2007/580
March 07, 2007
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted to various programmes of sister
Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
Ref: (i) 5th
meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 12.12.2006
(ii) 22nd
meeting of the Academic Council’s Standing Committee held on 21.02.07 It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the
‘re-constituted Equivalence Committee‟ at its fifth meeting held on 12.12.2006 pertaining to
granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for
admission to IGNOU Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council’s Standing
Committee at its 22nd
meeting held on 21.12.2007 (ACSC 22.7.2). The details of such
qualifications are given below:
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No
Qualification/Programme and the
name of sister University/
Institution
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes
1. 2. 3.
1. CISCE‟s (Council of Indian
School Certificate Examination)
Sr. Sec. Exam. (passed with four
core subjects in external
examination, in addition to
passing grade in the Internal
Assessment in SUPW).
Recognized for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s
academic programmes where the eligibility criteria
prescribed is 10+2 or its equivalent. However, such
candidates may simultaneously pursue Sr.Sec.
Exam. from NIOS in order to fulfil the condition of
passing in minimum five core subjects imposed by
CBSE and other State Boards of Examinations.
2. Equivalence of ‘Four year
Artificer Apprenticeship Training
(Electrical)’ and ‘Four year
Artificier Apprentice Course in
Ship Construction and Naval
Architecture’ conducted by
Indian Navy (INS Valsura,
Jamnagar and Shipwright School,
Visakhapatnam).
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purposes of
admission to IGNOU’s B.Sc. and BCA
Programmes also (in addition to B.A/B.Com
Programmes already considered by the Equivalence
Committee at its 3rd
meeting held on 26.12.2005),
subject to the following conditions:
B.Sc.
The cases of the candidates who joined the said
two programmes of Indian Navy prior to Feb.2004
will be examined by the School of Sciences on case
by case basis in order to bridge the short fall of the
+2 level science subjects.
However, candidates joined these two programmes
from Feb.2004 onwards and successfully completed
them will be directly admitted to B.Sc.
BCA
Candidates have to concurrently pursue MTE-03
in the first year as per stipulation imposed for non-
Maths students.
3. „Intermediate Examination
(+2)‟ conducted by Jharkhand
Academic Council (JAC),
Ranchi.
Circular No.IG/SRE-Ex.III/Equiv./2006/ dt.
25.10.06 already issued indicating the Board Code:
3601 allotted to JAC and incorporated in the
Student Handbook & Prospectus-July 2007.
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1. 2. 3.
4. „Alim (Hons.) in Urdu‟ conducted by Madrasa
Education Boards of various
States; and the courses offered by
Jamia Urdu, Aligarh and Jamia
Urdu, Kashmir.
The candidates possessing the Certificates in Urdu
Courses [Alim (Hons.), Adeeb Exam., Adeeb-e-
Mahir, Adeeb-e-Kamil, Moslim-e-Urdu, Mahir-
I-Urdu, etc.] may join IGNOU’s Bachelor’s
Degree and other academic Programmes through
BPP wherever the eligibility criteria prescribed is
10+2 or BPP from IGNOU.
5. Recognition of Degrees awarded
by Theological Colleges
The holders of Degrees awarded by Theological
Colleges may join IGNOU’s Bachelor’s Degree
and other academic Programmes through BPP
wherever the eligibility criteria prescribed is 10+2
or BPP from IGNOU.
6. „Uttar Madhyama‟ awarded by
U.P.Madhyamik Sanskrit
Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow
The holders of ‘Uttar Madhyama‟ from U.P.
Madhyamik Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad may join
IGNOU’s Bachelor’s Degree and other academic
Programmes through BPP wherever the eligibility
criteria prescribed is 10+2 or BPP from IGNOU.
2. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(Srikant Mohapatra)
Registrar, SRED
To
1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
2. Director, DEC
3. Regional Director, SSC
4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU, including Sub-RCs
5. Nodal Officer, NEP
6. CPRO
7. DR, VCO
8. All Officers in SRED
STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No.IG/SRE-Ex.IV/Equiv./2008/581
January 08, 2008
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted and/or rejected to various programmes
of sister Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
Ref: (i) 6th
meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 28.11.2007
(ii) 24th
meeting of the Academic Council’s Standing Committee held on 17.12.07
(iii) 42nd
meeting of the Academic Council held on 31.12.2007 It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the
‘re-constituted Equivalence Committee‟ at its sixth meeting held on 28.11.2007 pertaining to
granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for
admission to IGNOU Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council’s Standing
Committee at its 24nd
meeting held on 28.11.2007. The minutes of the ACSC have been
approved by the Academic Council at its 42nd
meeting held on 31.12.2007. The details of such
qualifications are given below:
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No
Qualification/Programme and the name
of sister University/ Institution
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose
of admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes
1. 2. 3.
1. Sections „A‟ & „B‟ Exams. of The
Institution of Engineers (India), - IEI,
Kolkata
Recognized as a „professional qualification‟
for purposes of admission to IGNOU‟s
Management Programmes.
2. „International Baccalaureate
Diploma‟ awarded by International
Baccalaureate Organization, Geneva,
Switzerland
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for
purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes
3. Recognition of „Professional Degrees‟
awarded by Chartered Institute of
Management Accounts (CIMA), Sri
Lanka.
Recognized as a „professional qualification‟
for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s
Management programmes.
4. Recognition of the following degrees:
(i) Bachelor‟s Degree in Industrial
Engg. – An-Najah National Univ.,
Palestine.
(ii)B.Sc.(Engg. Technology) – Al-
Balqa Applied University, Jordan.
Recognized as equivalent to Bachelor‟s
Degree for purposes of admission to
IGNOU’s Management Programmes and
other Post-graduate programmes.
5. Recognition of „ALBERTA High
School Diploma‟ awarded by Alberta
Education, Ministry of Education,
Province of Alberta, Canada
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 or its
equivalent qualification for purposes of
admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes.
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1. 2. 3.
6. Recognition of „UTTAR MADHYAMA‟
(XII Std) awarded by Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthan, New Delhi (Deemed to be
University) along with its eight multi-
campuses located at Allahabad, Garli (HP),
Jaipur, Jammu, Lucknow, Puri, Sringeri
and Trichur.
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 or its
equivalent qualification for purposes of
admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes.
7. Recognition of Bachelor‟s DIPLOMA in
Journalism awarded by Uzbek State
World Languages University, Tashkent.
Recognized as equivalent to the
Bachelor’s Degree in the corresponding
field for purposes of admission to
IGNOU’s academic programmes.
2. Further, the Academic Council’s Standing Committee has approved the recommendations of the
Equivalence Committee in case of recognition of B.Sc.(Honours) Degree of University of Bradford,
U.K, offered in India through „off campus‟ by IILM Institute for Higher Education, New Delhi, for
purpose of admission to IGNOU‟s Master‟s Degree Programmes and decided that in the absence of
any Government policy to accredit the collaborative progammes of any accredited Foreign Universities/
Institutions offered in India through „Off Campus‟, the candidates possessing the Degrees/Diplomas of
Foreign Universities and seeking admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes be asked to submit the
following at the time of admission:
(i) Transcript having information on eligibility for admission, duration of the Programme,
(ii) Recognition of the Degree by AIU and other Statutory bodies like NCTE, AICTE, ICAI,
ICWAI, BCI, NCI, MCI and other similar bodies.
3. The Academic Council’s Standing Committee has also approved the recommendations of the
Equivalence Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to
IGNOU’s Academic Programmes.
(i) Bachelor of Engg. in Mechanical Design and Technology awarded by the University of
Northumbria.
(ii) „Kamil‟ (3 yr. Honours) degree of Calcutta Madrasah College, Kolkata.
(iii) „Associate Membership Examination‟ of The Association of Accounting Technicians of
Sri Lanka. (iv) BBA of Belford University, USA and B.Sc(Civil Engg) of Kensington University, USA
4. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(Srikant Mohapatra)
Registrar, SRED
To
1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
2. Director, DEC
3. Regional Director, SSC
4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU, including Sub-RCs
5. Nodal Officer, NEP
6. CPRO
7. DR, VCO
8. SPA to PVCs
9. All Officers in SRED
STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No.IG/SRE-Ex.IV/Equiv./2008/ 860
February 22, 2008
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted to various programmes of sister
Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
Ref: (i) Our Notification No.IG/SRE-Ex.IV/Equiv./2008/581 dated 08.01.2008
(ii) VC’s approval dated 10.02.2008
In partial modification of the Notification dated 08.01.2008 cited above, it is notified that
B.Sc.(Honours) Degree in Business and Management Studies of University of Bradford, an
accredited University in U.K., is recognized for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Post-
graduate programmes.
2. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
(Srikant Mohapatra)
Registrar, SRED
To
1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
2. Director, DEC
3. Regional Director, SSC
4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU, including Sub-RCs
5. Nodal Officer, NEP
6. CPRO
7. DR, VCO
8. SPA to PVCs
9. All Officers in SRED
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
STUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No.IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv./2011/ 446
August 01, 2011
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted and/or rejected to various programmes
of sister Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
Ref: (i) 7th
meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 08.04.2011
(ii) 56th
meeting of the Academic Council held on 27.05.2011.
(iii) Recommendations of the Sub-committee at its meeting held on 03.06.2011 duly
approved by the Vice-Chancellor on 07.06.2011. It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the
re-constituted Equivalence Committee at its seventh meeting held on 08.04.2011 pertaining to
granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for
admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council
at its 56th
meeting held on 27.05.2011. The details of such qualifications/examinations are
given below:
Sl
No
Qualification/Programme and the name
of sister University/ Institution
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose
of admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes
1. 2. 3.
1. Recognition of State High School
Diploma (12th
Grade) awarded by
Department of Education, State of
Connecticut, USA
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for
purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes.
2. Recognition of “Bhutan Higher
Secondary Education Certificate”
awarded by Bhutan Board of
Examinations, Thimpu
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for
purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes
3. Recognition of „CIMA Strategic
level‟ qualification regardless of the
country that it is awarded.
Recognized as a „professional qualification‟
for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s
Management programmes.
4. Recognition of „Honours Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Computing‟ awarded by University of Portsmouth,
U.K.
Recognized as equivalent to Bachelor‟s
Degree for purposes of admission to
IGNOU’s Management Programmes and
other Post-graduate programmes, subject to
the condition that the duration of the course
and eligibility requirements remains the same
as that of Indian Universitgies.
5. Recognition of 3 year Bachelor of Arts
(Defence Studies) Degree of “General
Sir John Kotelawala Defence
University” (KDU) Ratmalana, Sri
Lanka
Recognized for purposes of admission to
IGNOU’s Post-Graduate Programmes
wherever the eligibility criteria is a
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
qualification.
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1. 2. 3.
6. Recognition of High School Diploma (12th
Grade) of Richmond Hill High School,
New York
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 or its
equivalent qualification for purposes of
admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes.
7. Recognition of Graduateship
Examination of Indian Institute of
Industrial Engg. (IIIE), Navi Mumbai.
Recognized as equivalent to Bachelor’s
Degree for purposes of admission to
IGNOU’s MBA programme.
2. Further, the Academic Council approved the ATR of the 6th meeting of the Equivalence
Committee and reiterated that „Off Campus‟ programmes of Accredited Foreign Universities
offered in India in collaboration with any Academic Institution are not recognized and not
accepted for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes in the absence of any
Government Policy to accredit such collaborative programmes.
3. The Academic Council also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee not
to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Academic
Programmes:
(i) 10th
& +2 level Exam. conducted by Council of Secondary Education, Mohali,
Punjab, a Private examining body.
(ii) “Doctor of Medicine” (Alternative Medicine) as professional qualification,
awarded by Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Calcutta.
(iii) High School Diploma, i.e. GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT Tests
(GED) awarded by the State of Connecticut and other examining Bodies in USA
4. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(Pankaj Khare)
Registrar, SRD
To
1. All Members of the Equivalence Committee
2. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
3. Director, DEC
4. Director, SSC/ City Centre
5. All Regional Directors of IGNOU
6. CPRO
7. ARD, VCO
8. SPA to PVC(PRR) – with the remarks that PVC(PRR) is the Chairman of the Equivalence
Committee
9. SPA to all other PVCs
10. All Officers in SRD/SED
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
STUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No.IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv._8th
/2012/ 74
Sept.18, 2012
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted and/or rejected to various programmes
of sister Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
Ref: (i) 8th
meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 15.02.2012
(ii) 59th
meeting of the Academic Council held on 13.09.2012 [AC 59.1.2–3.]
It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the
re-constituted Equivalence Committee at its eighth meeting held on 15.02.2012 pertaining to
granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/accredited
institutions for admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes, have been approved by the
Academic Council at its 58th
and 59th
meetings held on 24.03.2012 and 13.09.2012
respectively. The details of such qualifications/examinations are given below:
Sl
No
Qualification/Programme and the name
of sister University/ Institution
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose
of admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes
1. 2. 3.
1. Recognition of Degree of B.Sc. (Elect.
& Commn. Engg.) awarded by Saint
Louis University and other Accredited
Universities of Phillipines.
Recognized as equivalent to an Under-
graduate degree for purposes of admission
to IGNOU’s MBA and other Post-Graduate
Programmes, subject to the condition that
duration of B.Sc.(Elect. & Commn. Engg.)
programme would be 11+4 years, as
prevalent in Phillipines.
2. Recognition of Certified Public
Accountants Exam(CPA) and
Certified Public Secretaries
Examination(CPS) conducted by
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries
National Exam. Board (KASNEB), as
professional qualification for
purposes of admission to IGNOU’s
MBA Programme.
Recognized as professional qualification
the following examinations conducted by
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries
National Exam. Board (KASNEB), for
purposes of admission to IGNOU’s MBA
Programme:
(i)Certified Public Accountants Exam
(CPA), and
(ii)Certified Public Secretaries Examination (CPS).
3. Recognition of Bachelor of Education
(Secondary) Degree awarded by
National Institute of Education
Samtse, Bhutan, for purposes of higher
studies in IGNOU, provided the
eligibility criteria for admission to
B.Ed.(Secondary) programme is a
Bachelor’s degree of 3 year duration.
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Degree
awarded by National Institute of
Education Samtse, Bhutan, is recognized
for purposes of higher studies in IGNOU,
provided the eligibility criteria for admission
to B.Ed. (Secondary) programme is a
Bachelor’s degree of 3 year duration.
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4. Recognition of 12 year High School
Diploma awarded by CLONLARA
School, Michigan, USA, for purposes
of admission to IGNOU’s Under-
graduate programmes.
12 year High School Diploma awarded by
CLONLARA School, Michigan, USA, is
recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for
purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Under-
graduate programmes. Besides, the High
School Diploma of 12 year duration
awarded by various Schools in USA that are
accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, USA
(an Accreditation Institution in the State of
New York, USA) is also recognized as
equivalent to 10+2 for purposes of higher
studies in IGNOU.
5. Recognition of GCSE‟s „A‟ level
Exam. conducted by Edexcel, UK, as
equivalent to +2 for purposes of direct
admission to Under-graduate
programmes of IGNOU.
GCSE‟s „A‟ level Exam. conducted by
Edexcel, U.K, is recognized as equivalent to
+2 for purposes of direct admission to Under-
graduate programmes of IGNOU.
6. Recognition of GCSE‟s „O‟ level and
„A‟ level.
GCSE‟s „O‟ level and „A‟ level exams,
including that of Edexcel, is recognized as
equivalent to 10th
& 12th
Std. subject to the
condition indicated below**
7. Equivalence of two year National
Trade Certificate (after 10th
Std.), in
the trade of „DRAUGHTSMAN
(CIVIL)‟ and other similar courses
awarded by National Council for
Vocational Training, Ministry of
Labour, Govt. of India, covering
minimum four subjects, with +2 level
for purposes of direct admission to
IGNOU’s Under-graduate programmes.
Two year National Trade Certificate (after
10th
Std.), in the trade of „DRAUGHTSMAN
(CIVIL)‟ and other similar courses awarded
by National Council for Vocational
Training, Ministry of Labour, Govt. of
India, covering minimum four subjects, is
recognized as equivalent to +2 level for
purposes of direct admission to IGNOU’s
Under-graduate programmes.
8. Recognition of IASE University‟s
(Sardarshahr, Rajasthan) „Off Campus‟
programmes offered at Bhubaneswar.
IASE University‟s (Sardarshahr, Rajasthan)
„Off Campus‟ programmes offered at
Bhubaneswar, is recognized for purposes of
direct admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes for the students already
enrolled up to 2005-2006 only.
9. Recognition of 12 year Vocational
Higher Secondary Certificate of
Board of Vocational Higher
Secondary Education, Kerala.
12 year Vocational Higher Secondary
Certificate of Board of Vocational Higher
Secondary Education, Kerala, with
minimum 5(five) core subjects, in addition
to vocational courses, is recognized as
equivalent to +2 for purposes of direct
admission to IGNOU’s Under-graduate
Programmes.
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10. Acceptance of 2 year B.A/B.Com/B.Sc.
pass degree (10+2+2 stream) and other
similar degree courses for admission to
IGNOU’s Master’s Degree programmes
with a rider.
Henceforth 2 year B.A/B.Com/B.Sc. pass
degree (10+2+2 stream) and other similar
degree courses, including those students who
have registered for the 2 year Degree prog.
up to the year 1996 and have completed
their Degree up to the year 1998-99, would
be accepted for admission to Post-graduate
programmes; provided such candidates
have undergone one year Bridge course. Therefore, earlier Notifications issued in this
regard [(i) F.No.IG/SRE-Ex-III/Equiv./ 2005/
dated May 17, 2005, (ii) F.No.IG/SRE-Ex-
III/Equiv./2005/ dated July 26, 2005 and (iii)
F.No.IG/SRE.Ex-III/Equiv./2006/992 dated
March 4, 2006] stand amended
**
Level of Exam. Requirement
of courses
Remarks
„O‟ level Pass in minimum
5(five) subjects.
Considered equivalent to 10th
Std.
Grade D(d) & E(e) is treated as failed.
„A‟ level Pass in minimum
2(two) subjects.
Considered equivalent to 12th
Std.
Grade A(a) to E(e) is treated as passed.
2. The Academic Council also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence
Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to
IGNOU’s Academic Programmes:
(i) LT degree in Teaching (ykblsfU’k,V bu Vhfpax) awarded by Shiksha Vibagh, Uttar
Pradesh, as equivalent to B.Ed. for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s M.Ed.
programme.
3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(Pankaj Khare)
Registrar, SRD
To
1. All Members of the Equivalence Committee
2. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
3. Director, DEC
4. Director, SSC
5. All Regional Directors of IGNOU
6. CPRO
7. DD, VCO
8. All Officers in SRD/SED
F.No. IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv._BA One sitting/2013/ 114
January 29, 2013
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Acceptance of „One sitting BA degree‟ for admission to IGNOU‟s
academic programmes – reg.
Ref:(i) Notification F.No.IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv 8th
/2012/ 74 dated 18.09.2012
(ii) UGC’s letterNo.F.1-16/2010(CPP-II) dated 13.12.2012
(iii) VC’s orders dated 24.01.2013
In partial modification of Notification dated Sept. 18, 2012 cited at (i) above, it is notified for
information of all concerned that „One sitting BA degree‟ awarded by Osmania University,
Kakatia University, Andhra University, Kurukshetra University etc. would be accepted for the
time being in force for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Post-graduate programmes, subject
to the condition that the students have registered for the programme up to the year 1995-96
and passed up to 1998-99. Besides, such students should have a gap of two year after +2
before they have registered themselves for ‘One sitting BA degree’ (i.e. +12 completed on or
before 1993).
2 However, the restriction imposed for non-acceptance of Bachelor’s degree of 2 year
duration (10+2+2 stream) would remain unchanged.
3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(Pankaj Khare)
Registrar, SRD
To
1. All Members of the Equivalence Committee
2. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
3. Director, DEC
4. Director, SSC/ City Centre
5. All Regional Directors of IGNOU
6. CPRO
7. DD, VCO
8. All Officers in SRD/SED
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
STUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No. IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv 9/2013/ 198
November 07, 2013
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted and/or rejected to various programmes
of sister Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
Ref: (i) 9th
meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 28.06.2013
(ii) 61st meeting of the Academic Council held on 19.09.2013 [AC 61.32.2]
It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the
re-constituted Equivalence Committee at its ninth meeting held on 28.06.2013 pertaining to
granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/accredited
institutions for admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes, have been approved by the
Academic Council at its 61st meeting held on 19.09.2013. The details of such qualifications/
examinations are given below:
Sl
No
Qualification/Programme and the name
of sister University/ Accredited
Institution.
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose
of admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes.
1. 2. 3.
1. YCMOU‟s First degree of 10+2+2+2
(16 year duration) for purposes of
admission to IGNOU‟s B.Ed.
programme.
YCMOU‟s B.A/B.Com degree under
10+2+2+2 (16 year duration) recognized
for admission to IGNOU‟s B.Ed.
programme in January 2013 session. The
said degree is further recognized for
admission to IGNOU‟s B.Ed. programme
in January 2014 cycle of admission as well.
2. „Óne sitting B.A. degree‟ of Osmania
University, Andhra University,
Kakatia University, Kurukshetra
University etc. obtained up to the
year 1998-99 for purposes of
admission to IGNOU‟s Master‟s
Degree programmes.
.
„Óne sitting B.A. degree‟ of Osmania University,
Andhra University, Kakatia University,
Kurukshetra University, etc. is recognized for
purposes of admission to IGNOU‟s Master‟s
Degree programmes subject to the condition
that the candidates have enrolled for the
programme up to the year 1995-96 and
completed their course up to the year 1998-99.
Besides, such candidates should have a gap of two
year after +2 before they have registered
themselves for ‘One sitting BA degree’.
[Ref. Notification F.No. IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv. BA
One sitting/2013/114 dated Jan.29, 2013].
3. „SHASTRI‟ (BA), „ACHARYA‟ (MA)
and „SHIKSHA SHASTRI‟ (B.Ed)
offered by RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT
SANSTHANAM for purposes of
admission to IGNOU‟s academic
programmes
.
„SHASTRI‟ (BA), „ACHARYA‟ (MA) and
„SHIKSHA SHASTRI‟ (B.Ed) offered by
Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthanam is
recognized for purposes of admission to
IGNOU‟s academic programmes.
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2. The Academic Council also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence
Committee NOT TO ACCEPT the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to
IGNOU’s Academic Programmes:
(i) „Higher Secondary Course‟ and „Higher Course‟ of Sri Aurobindo International
Centre of Education (SAICE), Pondicherry, as equivalent to 10+2 and First
Degree respectively for purposes of higher studies in IGNOU.
(ii) 3(three) year Diploma (after 12th
Std) offered by various Universities/Board of
Technical Education and Industrial Training Institutes established by various
State Governments/Union Territories as equivalent to a First Degree for
purposes of admission to IGNOU‟s Master‟s Degree programmes. 3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(Pankaj Khare)
Registrar, SRD
To
1. All Members of the Equivalence Committee
2. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
3. Director, UGC-DEB, DEC Building, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
4. Incharge, SSC
5. All Regional Directors of IGNOU
6. CPRO
7. DR, VCO
8. All Officers in SRD/SED
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
STUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No. IG/SRD-R.IV/Equiv 10/201/ 1296
April 01, 2015
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted and/or rejected to various programmes
of sister Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
Ref: (i) 10th
meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 31.07.2014
(ii) 38th
meeting of the Academic Council’s Standing Committee held on
08/08/2014 [ACSC 38.34.2]
(ii) 63rd
meeting of the Academic Council held on 20.11.2014 [AC 63.2.2] It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the
re-constituted Equivalence Committee at its tenth meeting held on 31.07.2014 pertaining to
granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/accredited
institutions for admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes, have been approved by the
Academic Council at its 63rd
meeting held on 20.11.2014. The details of such qualifications/
examinations are given below:
Sl
No
Qualification/Programme and the name
of sister University/ Accredited
Institution.
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose
of admission to IGNOU’s academic
programmes.
1. 2. 3.
1. Four year B.A. B.Ed, B.Sc. B.Ed and
B.Sc.Ed Degrees of Regional
Institutes of Education (constituent
Units of NCERT).
Four year B.A. B.Ed, B.Sc. B.Ed and
B.Sc.Ed Degrees of Regional Institutes of
Education (constituent Units of NCERT),
are recognized for purposes of admission to
IGNOU‟s M.Ed. programme.
.
2. The Academic Council also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence
Committee NOT TO ACCEPT the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to
IGNOU’s Academic Programmes:
(i) „Old pattern of Higher Secondary Part-II‟ and Intermediate/Pre-University
(PUC) [10+1, i.e. 11 years of schooling] as equivalent to 10+2 for direct admission
to Undergraduate programmes. The holders of such qualification may join IGNOU’s
Undergraduate programmes (non-formal stream) through Bachelor’s Preparatory
Programme (BPP).
(ii) „CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY‟ as Master Foreign Going Ship
Examination awarded by the Directorate General of Shipping.
(iii) Kuvempu University‟s three year B.Sc.(IT) and B.Sc.(ITIM) offered in
collaboration with NIIT and Universal Education Trust (UET).
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3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(Pankaj Khare)
Registrar, SRD
To
1. All Members of the Equivalence Committee
2. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
3. Director, UGC-DEB, 35 Ferozshah Road, New Delhi-110001.
4. Director, SSC
5. All Regional Directors of IGNOU
6. CPRO
7. DR, VCO
8. PS to PVCs
9. All Officers in SRD/SED
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
STUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No. IG/SRD-R.IV/Equiv/2015/ 264
August 27, 2015
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: First degree awarded prior to June 4, 1986 irrespective of the
duration shall be treated at par with the 3 year degree course for all
purposes including admission to a Masters degree programme – reg.
Ref: UGC’s letter D.O.No. 1-15/2015 (CPP-II) dated 17th
August, 2015
It is notified for information of all concerned that the First degree awarded prior to June 4, 1986
irrespective of the duration shall be treated at par with the 3 year degree course for all
purposes including admission to Masters degree programme, as per details given below:
“The students who had enrolled themselves in the first degree course prior to June
4, 1986 and students who had successfully completed their first degree course, prior
to June 4, 1986, irrespective of their duration shall be treated at par with the
students who have completed 3 year degree and they are not required to undergo a
further one year bridge course. Degrees obtained prior to June 4, 1986 and the
degree awarded to the students enrolled prior to June 1986 shall be treated valid
for all purposes including admission to a Masters degree programme, other higher
studies and employment.”
2. This will come into force with immediate effect.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority. Sd/-
(S.K. Sharma)
Registrar, SRD
To
1. All Regional Directors of IGNOU
2. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions
3. Director, SSC
4 CPRO
5. VCO
6. PS to PVCs
7. All Officers in SRD/SED
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
STUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
F.No. IG/SRD-R.IV/Equiv._11th
/2016/ 3056
May 27, 2016
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted and/or rejected to various programmes
of sister Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.
Ref: (i) 11th meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 06.11.2015
(ii) 65th meeting of the Academic Council held on 21.03.2016 (AC 65.5.3)
It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the re-
constituted Equivalence Committee at its eleventh meeting held on 06.11.2015 pertaining to granting
equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/accredited institutions for admission
to IGNOU’s academic programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council at its 65th meeting
held on 21.03.2016. The details of such qualifications/examinations are given below:
Sl
No
Qualification/Programme and the name of
sister University/ Institution
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of
admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes
1. 2. 3.
1. Recognition of 4(four) year „Diploma in
Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery‟
(DHMS) and „Licentiate of Court of
Examiners in Homoeopathy‟ (L.C.E.H)
conducted by State Boards/ Councils of
Homoeopathy in the country and acquired
up to the year 1983.
Recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor‟s
Degree for purposes of admission to
IGNOU‟s M.Sc.(CFT) and other
programmes.
2. Recognition of American High School
Diploma accredited by North
West Accreditation Commission (NWAC),
USA, in United States of America and
other parts of the World as equivalent to
10+2 qualification for purposes of
admission to IGNOU‟s Undergraduate
programmes.
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2
qualification for purposes of admission to
IGNOU‟s Undergraduate programmes. In
India the following seven Schools are
authorized, as of now, to conduct the American
High School Diploma accredited by NWAC:
1. Shivalik Hills Senior Secondary Public
School, Urban Estate, Phase I, Jalandhar
2. Swarajaya Sr. Secondary School, 60 Ft.
Road, Alwar (Rajasthan)
3. Reshmi International School & College,
Gulbarga (Karnataka)
4. St. Fateh Singh International School, Mour
Mandi Bathinda Road, Distt.Bhantinda
(Pb)
5. GLM International School, Ahmedabad
6. Swaminarayan Academy, New Rander
Road, Adajan, Surat (Gujarat)
7. Sambhram Pre-University College,
Bangalore.
However, for admission to B.Sc. programme
the candidates must have passed the
examination with Science subjects as
prescribed by IGNOU.
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3. Recognition of „5 (five) year Diploma in
Architecture‟ awarded by D.C. Patel
School of Architecture, Vallabh Vidya
Nagar, Gujarat, from 1985 onwards as
equivalent to B.Arch for purposes of
admission to IGNOU‟s Master‟s Degree
programmes.
Recognized as equivalent to B.Arch for
purposes of admission to IGNOU‟s Master‟s
Degree programmes.
4. Recognition of SOUTH AUSTRALIAN
CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
awarded by Sr. Secondary Assessment
Board of South Australia, as equivalent to
+2 stage qualification for purposes of
admission to IGNOU’s Undergraduate
programmes.
Recognized as equivalent to +2 stage
qualification for purposes of admission to
IGNOU’s Undergraduate programmes.
However, for admission to B.Sc. programme
the candidates must have passed the
examination with Science subjects as
prescribed by IGNOU.
2. The Academic Council also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee not
to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Academic
Programmes:
(ii) B.Sc. Economics & Management and B.Sc. Banking & Finance - External Study
Programmes of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of
London, offered through an ‘Off Campus’ Centre in India.
(iii) BBA awarded by Kardan Institute of Higher Education, Kabul, Afghanistan.
(iv) Examinations conducted by Rajkiya Institute of Open Schooling Uttar Pradesh (RIOSUP),
Lucknow and Central Institute of Open Schooling Uttar Pradesh (CIOSUP), Lucknow
3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and
compliance.
Sd/-
(S.K.Sharma)
Registrar, SRD To
1. All Members of the Equivalence Committee
2. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions.
3. Director, RSD
4. Director, SSC
5. All Regional Directors of IGNOU
6. VCO
7. All Officers in SRD/SED