Precautionary Warning: CERTAIN “FOREIGN DEGREES” CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOUR CAREER “IN INDIA” !

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Overseas Education is one of the best investments in terms of time and money for any student. It is not just the academic qualification but also the exposure that aides the future career of an individual. However, Indian Government’s Ministry of HRD and its nominated body, AIU (Association of Indian Universities) have detailed guidelines on what it regards as valid in India for further education or employment purposes.

AIU has issued its AIU updated norms 2015 on equivalence of Foreign qualifications for the purposes of further education and certain employment and this means that the students do need to be aware of the risks of undertaking certain degrees even if the studies are at reputed institutions and fully accredited in the country where it is being delivered.

The 2015 updated regulations is an improvement on the earlier guidelines but continues to fall short on several areas. One improvement is the acceptance of credit transfers and the fact that a degree can be attained through carrying credits from one University to another.

In a nutshell…

  • if the “University” is recognized in the country where it is located, then it is deemed acceptable and recognized in India.
  • if the “degree” from such an “University” and taking up the duration of UGC regulated Indian degrees, this appears fine.
  • if the “degree” from such an “University” is attained by carrying credits from studies undertaken another “University” and taking up a duration of similar UGC regulated degree, this too appears fine as per the AIU and stands recognized as equal to similar degree in India.

then what bothers me still…

  • if the “degree” is attained at an ”University” but has been fast-tracked to complete in significantly lesser duration or through studies undertaken over holidays, this may not be considered as a valid degree and will thus not be given equivalence. India will look at the duration of the studies to grant the equivalence.
    • This affects a number of quality institutions that operate in trimester format allowing a three year degree to be attained by studying for two calendar year. Similarly a four year degree can be completed in three year. A two year Masters can thus be completed in in about 1.5 years.
    • Such institutions are in Australia, UK, USA and possibly in several other countries.
  • if the “degree” is attained in a country (such as UK) where Masters are for one year duration, they may not be considered as equal or valid in India.
    • I have been lobbying for acceptance of the UK One Year Masters in India since 2012.
    • It is not just UK but several Masters in other destinations too that are for duration less than 2 years. Such as France, New Zealand and even a few in US and Australia. Possibly even Canada.
  • If the “degree” is attained at an “University” but is attained through a package comprising of a diploma at a pathway provider followed by shortened study at the University, AIU in its updated 2015 guidelines has indicated specifically that it will not be considered as recognized degree.

Pertaining to this last point (recognition of degrees undertaken through a pathway or packaged with a diploma), Universities Australia and Australian Minister for Education engaged with the Indian counterpart in recent months and Universities Australia in its media release indicated last month that…

Speaking at the third meeting of the Australia-India Ministerial Dialogue on Education Cooperation in India, Universities Australia Chief Executive Belinda Robinson said: “It is clear that both countries see education and research as a core component of the strategic partnership and are committed to making progress on a number of key initiatives.

“Particularly, the announcement by the Indian Minister of Human Resource Development, the Hon Smriti Zubin Irani, that the Government will give recognition to pathway/foundation courses is great news for both countries.

“Once Minister Irani’s announcement is implemented, Indian students studying in Australia in pathway programs will have access to the Indian public service and further study at an Indian institution.”

  • However, I am of an opinion that there is a mis-understanding somewhere. As per the available information, it seems that while India has been keenly developing an understanding on allowing credit-transfers between recognized Universities, there is very little understanding on giving credits for studies undertaken at vocational diplomas and pathways. I also feel that it is possible that the Indian minister may have only given assurances pertaining to accepting qualifications where studies have been undertaken through a package where all the institutions in the package are “recognized degree granting Universities”.

AIU in its just released 2015 document and on AIU updated norms 2015 state unambiguously that…

As of now, the AIU does NOT accord Equivalence to such degrees offered by the foreign universities where students are admitted through pathway/diploma level institutions

  • This affects almost half of the Indian students studying in Australia and if they choose to return to India after their studies, they will not be able to even undertake a Master degree. Forget employment in public/government sector or avenues in academia.
  • This also affects a small number of Indian students in UK, USA and Canada. A number of Universities in these countries accept students from the community colleges and other such diploma pathways.

India’s Ministry of HRD and AIU is within its role to grant equivalence to Foreign qualifications and while we can have qualms with some of the decisions, as an adviser to students seeking foreign travel and studies, I would like to issue the following precautionary warning:

  • Always consider the validity of the qualification in the Indian context prior to undertaking the qualification.
    • A student in Year 12 enrolled in a packaged diploma-degree overseas may not be planning to undertake the Masters in India but they never know the situation in future. Post Study Work and settlement regulations are always changing and it is possible that they have to return to India after the Bachelors and it is also possible that they may decide to undertake the Masters in India. Thus the ability to be able to undertake further studies and employment in India is important.
    • Similarly in the AIU guidelines, there is a reference to the requirement of the qualification earned overseas to be of the duration of such a qualification in India. Thus a Bachelor degree should be for minimum of 3 years, Engineering degree must be for 4 years (unlike what is offered in England) and Masters should be for 2 years.
    • If a degree is being attained by carrying credits for studies undertaken at another institutions, all the involved institutions should be recognized “Universities”.

While I am issuing this precautionary warning, I am listing a few more cautionary points regarding certain specific occupations:

  • Medical Degrees: My advise to all students desiring to become a doctor and practise in India is that they should preferably study the MBBS in India itself. It is a professional requirement to be able to practise as a Doctor in India. The degree has to be recognised by MCI. If the degree is attained overseas (such as in China) be fully aware that the returning degree holder will have to clear a screening test in India which is very difficult to clear and thus the student does not become a doctor at all. There are reports of such “China returned and Russia returned” doctors protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. I strongly advise against wasting your time and resources on such qualifications.
  • Law Degrees: My advise to all students desiring to become lawyers and practise in India is that they should ensure that the college of their preference overseas is listed amongst the acceptable law degrees by Bar Council of India. This information is on their website.
  • Architecture Degrees: Similar to the advise given to the Law students, the Architecture degree holders should preferably undertake the qualification only from one of the institutions listed as acceptable by the professional body in India.

Following the AIU Updated guidelines, there is a need for Educational Institutions to pre-warn the students and not hide facts solely due to commercial considerations. Most Universities have active marketing and recruitment operations in India and they do undertake advertising and participation in events to educate the students on the offerings at their institutions.

  • The Australian (and others too) institutions offering pathway programs, vocational diploma programs and packaged with Universities degrees SHOULD CONSIDER advising the students prior to their commencement of the program that while the final degree may be recognized in the country where it is awarded, it will not be recognized in India. If the student chooses to study with them despite this disclaimer(and they may actually), this is fine.
  • The British Council and UK providers actively recruiting students across India for the UK Masters and often referring to the qualification as globally recognized SHOULD CONSIDER pre-warning the students that while the degree saves them money and time, they continue to be un-equal in India. The bridge program that was proposed earlier too has not taken off in reality.

Without the above disclaimers, I do fear that commercial considerations is clouding the ethical judgment and honesty. The student will be within their right to question the role of the institutions in setting up offices in India and undertaking active recruitment for qualifications that are not valid in India at all.

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  1. Ravi, this is in fact a eye opener to many institutes as well as students. Most students tend to believe that pathway programs at different institutes are fully recognized in India. I totally agree that any provider who recruits for such pathway programs must disclose the fact “that the degree may not be recognized in India” to the student. A disclaimer should be kept on the websites too.
    Agents should be fully notified.

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  2. A genuine student who is seeking a student visa is the one whose intentions are genuine of studying at an “overseas institution” and there after on course completion coming back to India and seeking further studies or work. Hence, its the moral responsibility of an overseas Education provider to warn the student on the equivalence & Indian recognition aspect before the student takes a decision and remits the tuition fees overseas.

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    1. Rahul, this is not a new issue and there are a lot more students who are finishing their studies and returning to India. They may choose to study for their Masters at that time or after a few years… This is a major issue of concern.

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      1. Thanks Ravi for this blog! After searching online for several hours and days, I came across your blog to understand my situation on return to India. I work in the US and took my Masters program from a University with both regional and national accreditation credentials. I worked by butts off to complete the program in one year which is otherwise two year (mainly to save money!) Now I am looking at doing my doctoral program from India on return. This stand of UGCs refusal to grant recognition to such self paced and fast tracked programs after reading your article has put a dent on my hopes of doing my Doc in India. I learn that we have to pay $200 dollars for applying for equivalence in India. Now I have to look at recognized US universities or wait for recognized foreign universities to open shops in India. It is quite funny that some of the sub standard Indian universities are being recognized whereas recognized universities are not yet recognized in India. Thanks for taking time to enlighten the public with your blog. Hope UGC rethinks and reforms.

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  3. Hi Ravi

    Read your detailed blog and found it to be very informative and in sync with the future of students getting qualification from foreign Uni’s and then planning to return here for further studies. However, they will not get admission because of the various reasons outlined in your blog. This is a serious concern for all of us who are in this trade as we are counsellors and guide the students for shaping their carriers . Students will then react and question us why they were not given correct information which is not only ethically wrong but waste of time , energy, money and above all the so called qualification which can lead to serious repurcussions. I agree to your suggestion that some precautionary measures have to be taken so that students are aware of their future course of study on their return to their home country.

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    1. Thanks Bubbly for understanding the issue involved. I wonder why the institutions would want to hide the reality from the students. I also find British Council actively conduct exhibitions around India and promote the one year Masters and this too without any disclaimer at all.

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  4. Ravi, Good blog indeed. We should warn students as this can affect a lot to some students once they come back to India. I agree, Institutes should use disclaimers for such programs. Further Government agencies of destination countries and Education agents also use disclaimers for such programs to warn the students. I will use some of the information mentioned here to modify our Disclaimer for students. Thanks Ravi !

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    1. Rupesh, currently only very few of the returning students opt to join the public sector, take the Civil Service Exams, join the Universities and thus they were not really largely affected to come together and take it up… However things are changing, more and more Indian students are returning to India after having earned a Bachelor degree, then they may seek to study for a Masters immediately or after a few years. This is when the reality will hit them… UK has removed the PSW and thus more are returning to seek employment or further studies. Australia has a PSW but I do anticipate more number of students will return to India… Students may choose to seek out an MBA even after a few years of having worked with their family businesses… It is important to pre-warn the students on the reality…

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  5. Dear Ravi, I must inform you that certain designated Central universities are advertising this term for bridge course towards UK Masters including Engineering degrees. And they are saying (over phone), if you hold a PhD already, then you do not need to do the bridge course. What do you say to this?

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    1. A bridge program for those with certain type of UK Masters was indeed introduced by the earlier Government and as a way out. The British PM too had raised the issue of un-equal treatment to the 1 year Masters and that resulted in the quick-fix solution. However there were issues with the bridge program and only a few Indian Universities offered them. I am led to understand that this was really a non-starter and the current regime may be withdrawing the same. The AIU revised document makes no mention of the bridge program. While at this, it is interesting to note that there are several British scholarships for India that are managed through Ministry of HRD for 1 year Masters. The notification issued this year makes the disclaimer that the Masters are not recognised as equal to a Masters in India…

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  7. As a second question, have you come across situation where private /deemed universities have turned down applicants to faculty positions who hold UK masters and UK PhD in that order?

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    1. KB, the article shared by you seem to be incomplete and made up of information from an earlier press release of the Ministry of HRD. While it is true that a committee headed by Ved Prakash will look into pending issues, the article refers to Pallam Raju as HRD Minister which indicates that the reporter has used a press release from over a year ago… Raju was the minister under UPA Govt. On to your second question: Yes I know of a student who completed a degree from Nottingham University and then joined a private institute in India as a faculty. He had to provide evidence of equivalence later which he was unable to do. That individual then went on to do another Masters from an Indian institution under distance education and somehow managed to keep his job… You can see my reference to his case in the blog that I did on UK Masters equivalence.

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  8. Dear Ravi, is it the case of the student from the student from Nottingham B-school? However, I contacted global reach lately and they said there is no such precedence, as opposed to you. Will the issue still get back to haunt me once I have completed my PhD?

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    1. The student had gone to University of Nottingham. I was requested by the student not to disclose his name on my blog since that will affect his job at the private college where he worked. It is possibly that the GR counsellor is not aware of this student and that should not be the issue here. I have a gut feel that no such regulation exists for a PhD. The AIU guidelines are attached on the blog, you can go through it.

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  9. also, could you please tell me whether any UGC rule stops private deemed universities from accepting a PhD holder from UK who has done Master from UK prior to the same?

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  10. And sorry for multiple questions. But the address of pending issues by Dr. Ved Prakash is going to happen in that case? Also could you provide any guideline to people who have already done their Masters from UK as to the way out? This is seriously needed from you as no one is trying to guide them out.

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    1. The bridging course is one option though am not sure if it is still on and offered for all disciplines. Frankly the way out is if any affected student gets together some mates and then files a PIL in an Indian court. This will get the Government to find a way out quicker than any other negotiations… The irony is that the government allows banks to give loans and forex for the course that they will deem as invalid…

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      1. Dear Ravi, the Guru Nanak Dev university is offereing the course by open advertisement 2015-16 and over telephone I got it is available in computer engineering stream.

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  11. Lastly, from the example you cited about the private institute case, as details are unavailable, was it a private institute affiliated to a State /Central uni or a private deemed university? Sorry, but hope you understand the concern.

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  12. Dear Ravi, when AIU says in the new regulation, about degrees earned in countries like UK where masters is of one year, do you think they are talking of all degrees from UK or only the Masters?

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      1. Hi Ravi. Been sometime I last wrote to you. I went through many the profiles of several people who are working in deemed universities in India holding 1 year UK MS degrees. Also, one case I saw Anna university has offered her to do PhD and the person has completed so. The system is going no where (by deemed university I mean even the ones like BITs Pilani). And at the same time, people who fail qualifying exams for MTech and PhD in India are being offered pass marks by grace of authorities in NIT and IIT for being their pets. Mr. Modi keeps visiting abroad harming the propspects of his own fellow countrymen. How far should this hypocrisy be tolerated? Also, AIU has altered its rules this year. How about people who did their degrees earlier when the guidelines were not clear? Even DFID , as I mentioned earlier, in 2015 has been administered without a line of warning. Why should scholarship students suffer?

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        1. Hi I have done my masters in Uk and applied for Phd, they have called for written test and interview, when i applied for course equivalency too, they called me clarification and said your masters degree is 12 months so you dont have an eligibility to do phd. And my result status is Withheld. So what will i do in this regard, will i get admission? i got totally fed up, coz they would have rejected me initially , i dono why they shortlisted me for test and interview

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  13. Ravi sir, I have gone through everyone comments.But in Nepal Most of the consultancy suggest to student for Package course for Bachelor Degree,1.5 years masters courses (Specially law profile students like who could not meet the 1st div in academics and IELTS score also does meet the criteria) where as students are unaware of future difficulty in higher education when they back to homeland.All the way your blog is very informative and sharing indeed.

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    1. The comments pertaining to validity of the packaged degrees is in context of Indian regulations. You are in Nepal and thus the Indian regulations may not apply there. Thanks for liking the blog.

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  14. Hi Mr.Singh, I am Civil Engineering student from India. After completion of B.Tech (4 years) from NIT,Silchar, I am pursuing master of engineering (Civil) at the University of Melbourne.Its a 2 yrs program (3 yrs for non-civil background).
    I would like to enquire if this course will be recognised as per AIU guidelines.
    Thank you for your consideration.

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  15. Sir, I have two kids who are studying III std in CBSE school Chennai. I am a doctor by profession. I am not planning to go abroad. But I want my kids to study IGCSE syllabus. After IGCSE, I am planning to shift them to CBSE or State board for the sake of joining UG in Indian universities. I am not interested in making them to write IB exam. I want them to get settled in india or singapore. Is my decision of shifting them back to state board or CBSE after X exam correct? Will it be possible. Kindly give your valuable suggestion.
    Thank-you
    Regards
    Senthil

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  16. Ravi , You have written this post very clear to Indian student whose interested in study Abroad. Every student must follow your blog for more information regarding study in Abroad. Thank you. Keep it Up!

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  18. I have been admitted into the University of Copenhagen for the Masters in Plant Science programme. It is a 2 year degree and the session will start in September of 2016. I want to know if my degree will be recognised in India if I have to return back to India after the completion of my degree. Please help.

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  19. Ravi,thanks a lot.Your post really helps for students like us.Please clarify me, if i will be eligible for an Indian diploma Equivalnce for my studies in UK- after my 12th in Maharashtra . I pursued HND (Higher National Diploma) in Mechanical Engineering whose duration was 2 years after 12th STD.?

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  21. Hi ravi,

    i did my 5 year ba.llb course from india. thereafter i did my LLM from the uk in 2011. now that i need to sit for NET. I am looking around for the equivalence certificate. currently india is offering 1 year llm degrees, however in 2011 it was not the case. since i am applying now in 2016, will i get an equivalence certificate

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  23. I am planning to study BS in engineering in Italy which would be a three year degree. Since 3 year professional degree would not recognised by AIU, I am planning to complete my MS in Engg and return to India. In that case, will my qualification be recognised by AIU as a Masters Degree in Engineering?

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  24. Hi Ravi, I have done HND in Business followed by BA (Hons) in International business from Birmingham city uni, UK. The total duration of this fast track course was of 2 years. Now after reading the above article I am bit concerned over getting admission in MBA course in Indian institutes. Can you please throw some light on this.

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    1. Frankly I doubt if AIU will approve your qualification as at par with an Indian Bachelors since your degree is made up a pathway. This may pose problem with joining an Indian University for an MBA.

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  25. What is the new update for those who have done masters in UK amen one year to pursue Phd in india. Any improvements on this..

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  26. Her Ravi, I’m a student planning to pursue my masters in journalism in the UK ,in fact I’ve got my offer letter and my course begins in September 2016…I just wanted to know if there has been any improvement on the situation in 2016, especially regarding Equivalence of one year masters courses from the UK because I’m assuming this post if from 2015 ,right?. Please reply to this ASAP as I would still have a little time to decide on the offer. Will be grateful for any sort of help from anyone. Cheers !!
    Lastly, this is a fantastic piece you’ve written and I’m sure it would have helped hundreds of students like me. Thank you so much.

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  27. The Anna Univ actually sucks .. I applied for PhD in the month of March 2016 and as I did my masters in uk I need to apply for course equivalency to the Academic course in Anna Univ. So I applied to that also and they will not give any updates. So I use to call them 4 times in a week and they will say that call after 2 days and all. Once after 4 weeks they asked me why there is no signature in the academic transcript and explained then over phone that there won’t be any signature in the transcript of foreign uni. They ask me to take my original certificates for verification . I did so, during my course since my health was not good I want not able to do my modules well so due to medical illnes the uni ask me to reappear and they consider as a resit so I explained that’s also so my studies was upton1 year 10 months.. The subjects were 8 and a project.. They say that you did only few subjects which you are not eligible to pursue my PhD. But I was called for writing written test and interview I dono how they called if I am not eligible.. And they said that the committee meeting will happen and they will decide … After that I followed them and they asked me to map the subjects whatever I did in foreign uni also got with anna Univ M.E syllabus so I did so and I got the letter from uni and gave it to anna Univ So when I went to the anna uni and met the director for academic courses, what they replied me is why u keep coming here don’t u have other uni where u can do PhD. This is how they replied and dumbed all the documents which I have them .. They treated me as an illiterate .. Till now no feedback . This is my situation

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  28. Hi Ravi,
    I have a query that If a person does bachelor’s (4yrs) and master’s (1yr) degree i.e.5 yrs in law from a university in UK which is recognised by BCI.
    Then after coming back to India if he passes the exam of BCI which is for foreign university graduates.So then he will be considered as bachelor’s graduate or master’s graduate in india ? Because india requires minimum 5yrs law graduate.
    Moreover, would he be eligible to give competitive exams like PCSJ, etc ?

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  29. Hi Ravi, the blog was really helpful. I wanted you to that I will be doing Bsc Biomedical sciences (Hons) in the U.K. Do you think the degree from the U.K university will be recognised by the Indian institution to continue my Msc degree in India? Or Am I eligible to take the CSIR- net exam to become a Junior Research fellow?

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  30. Dear Ravi, Thank you for the informative article. Could you shed some light on obtaining equivalence in India for foreign degrees obtained through online distance education. My wife completed her Masters in Public Health (through online distance education) from the University of Liverpool, UK. Although her degree is recognized in the UK as equivalent to on-campus MPH, we are unable to take an equivalence certificate from AIU. She intends to pursue her doctorate in public health in India and is unable to get registered due to the equivalence issues.

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      1. Dear Ravi, thank you for your reply. When we contacted the AIU, they simply refused to provide an equivalence certificate and never gave any further explanation. Having spent a lot of efforts and resources, it is disappointing to know that my wife cannot work or pursue further studies in India. Is their any legal recourse possible for this issue, like for example fighting through the court of law.

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  31. Sir i have completed diploma in computer engineering in india. Now i am thinking about do degree in computer programming at algonqueen college, ottawa, canada. Now after completing course when i came back will it acceptable for getting job here in india? I am very confused please give me needful answer.

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  32. Hello Sir, I graduated with B.eng(Hons) From the University of Nottingham and went on to work in australia for 2 years. With deep love for the country i resigned my job and came back to india to prepare for CAT. i ve been preparing for 9 months now. its recently that i came to know that the AIU does not give out certificate of equivalence for UK degrees. Will i be able to do my MBA or PGDM from any institution in india? Since PGDM is given by autonomous institutes will they be be restricted by the rules of the AIU? The guys sitting at AIU, new delhi are absolutely unfriendly.

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    1. Your case is slightly different. Try and check with AIU if they will give your Bachelors as equal any non-Engineering Bachelors at least. This will allow further studies. However the issue gets complicated if AIU simply states that they don’t grant equivalence for engineering qualifications.

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  33. Dear Ravi,
    I did my 1 year MSc in 2007 and PhD in 2013 from University of Nottingham, all through as a scholarship student with 100% funding. I have publications in world top 2nd journals and international conferences and status of chartered engineer (institute of engineers). I have worked at NIT Sikkim and presently working at a well known private deemed university. The one year MSc issue is really breaking me down. Even with the PhD, can I get thrown off my position? I know AIU wont recognize my PhD. I am undergoing serious health issues thinking of this and my ongoing research is getting affected. I even reach Global reach who told me to write to you directly. Should I expect a downfall soon or should I try to take up another Masters? Please advise.
    when I got my scholarship to go to UK there was no disclaimer about this and none of my academic referees told me about this (back in 2005-2006).

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    1. I empathise with your situation. I wish I had an answer. Please do touch base with British Council and they may be able to assist. I however do suggest that you make an application to AIU for equivalence and let us see. If not, I suggest you and others should do a petition to Ministry of HRD and if that doesn’t work even take legal help. Maybe a PIL can work and wake up the Indian authorities from their deep slumber and narrow vision. I would support that. I know that there was no disclaimer when you were recruited… and this is painful.

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      1. Thanks a lot for your reply. mr. Singh. If you do not mind me asking would you suggest me to doanother Masters?

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      2. Also, if I may ask, have you come acrossany case where a Phd holder with a similar masters faced trouble after getting back? Actually the people hav become so secretive that it is difficult to get in touch with them.

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        1. I can understand why some become secretive. There is a lot of prestige associated to their qualification and some have even told me that they don’t want to discuss openly as then others will come to know that their qualification is not recognised. I have come across many whose Masters are not considered equal but have not had any with PhD. I am sure that they exist.

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          1. I think earlier you wrote once that in your knowledge one fellow was working in a private institute and he was asked to provide equivalence certificate. Then he had todo a distance mode Masters and save job? Was it because the institute needed him to do PhD to continue or needed the equivalence to do the job altogether? Can you enlighten me on this? I think this person was in touch with you and chose to remain anonymous?

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            1. The said is still working for the private University but is not an academic. Thus he doesn’t need a PhD. He had to have an equivalence for his UK Masters to keep the job.

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          2. Is it at all possible to privately get connected to the saidperson to know further information from him/her? I think he would have the internal view as to what is going on in that domain when applicationsthat may have come to the university?

            So he is working with a private ‘university’ and not aprivate institute affiliated to a State university?

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            1. Yes he is working for a Private University and I shall avoid getting you connected. He is a subscriber on my blog and he may connect with you directly. He has been apprehensive ever since I quoted him once on the blog.

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  34. Practically British council or Global reach all have been telling me is the hurdle is doing a PhD in India with the UK MSc qualification. since the PhD has been done, there is nothing to worry. Would you trust this statement?

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    1. The only people who can confirm on this is AIU and the only body which can possibly advise with some certainty is British Council. My gut feel is that once the PhD is in place, it should be okay. I guess you will be seeking the equivalence for the PhD… However AIU has the final word.

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      1. Practically where I am working now they had months to consider my CV and documents before they said yes. I really do not know how they might have missed on the norms if that is in place.

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  35. That was a great article, Ravi. Thank you for writing it. In the year 2017, I have planned to do a B.Sc. program through University of London International Programmes. The course will be led by LSE and will of three years’ duration. Once I complete this programme, will my qualification be accepted in India? Will I be able to a Master’s program through an Indian University subsequently? I appreciate your thoughts on this. Thank you.

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  36. Dear sir
    For degree of B.A honors in creative arts (which is 3 year course as in India)from university college UK which is among world top 40 colleges, Indian student complete course as full time college student college is in international handbook of university .Sir to give equallent certificate 10th and 12 class certificate is required
    Why ?

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  37. Hello sir my son is in 10 the class from CBSE , please advise me that is ib course is Better then CBSE , I’m confused that what is good for future .

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  38. I am looking forward to pursue Master in Business IT from RMIT Melbourne in July intake 2017 , but now anticipating about my course approval from AIU to seek for education loan .My course is 02 years on campus ( Graduate certificate in business IT for 0.6 duration and Master in Business IT for 1.5 duration ) just want to know will it be approved by AIU or not . Please guide

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  39. Hello sir, I did two masters degree in two years in New Zealand . First one is Masters in Chemical Engineering (1 year) and second one is Masters in Environmental Engineering (1 year). Will UGC consider this as equivalent to at least one masters degree in India?

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    1. Triple: Mine is just an opinion and thus can be erroneous. I doubt that your two masters will be deemed as equal to one Masters in India. You may however apply to AIU and see as to what they reply. I would also suggest that you take assistance from Education NZ at the NZ High Commission in Delhi for a cover letter. They may have something to add.

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