Equiv Notification New 29-01-2013

F.No. IG/SRE-Ex.
III/PU-CHH/32/2005/
April 11, 2005
N O T I FI C AT 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 Honble 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions

Director, DEC
Director, SSC
All Regional Directors
DD, VCO
PA to PVC
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 Qualification and the

No University/Institution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
name
of
sister
Equivalence/recognition granted
for
purpose of admission to
CIC
of
Babasaheb Ambedkar Open Equivalent to IGNOUs CIC for
University, Ahmedabad
admission to BCA/MCA
CIC of Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Equivalent to IGNOUs CIC for
Kota
admission to BCA/MCA
Associate membership Examination of the Equivalent to graduation for admission
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India), to Post-graduate Programmes.
Mumbai (applicable for candidates who have
passed the said exam. prior to June 2002)
Four year Bachelor Degree in Economics Recognized for admission to Postawarded by Faculty of Law and Economics of graduate Programmes
Cambodia
Four year Artificer Apprenticeship Training Recognized for direct admission to B.A/
(Electrical) and Four year Artificer B.Com Programmes.
Apprenticeship course in Ship Construction
and Naval Architecture awarded by INS,
Valsura
and
Ship-Wright
School,
Vishakapatnam
Associate
Membership
Examination Equivalent to graduation for admission
(Section A and B) of Aeronautical Society of to Management Programmes
India, New Delhi
2 yr. course in Vocational Education in Equivalent to 10+2 level without
Computer Techniques conducted by Mizoram Mathematics as a distinct subject for
Board of School Education
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 3 rd
semester of the BCA Prog. (ACSC
11.22.1 of 19.10.2004).
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Further, the Equivalence Committee has resolved not to accept the following qualifications
for purpose of admission to IGNOU Programmes:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
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.
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.
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.
The Graduation Certificate awarded by Indian Navy for purpose of admission to Postgraduate Programmes as the said Certificate is meant for only re-employment of Exservicemen.
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 Bachelors 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 Honble 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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2.
3.
All the Examinations, irrespepcptive of 10+2 or its equivalent for purpose of
terminology, such as Hr. Secondary (min. 12 admission to BDP (10+2 stream).
yrs. of Schooling), Sr.Secondary, Intermediate,
Pre-University, Bridge Course etc. conducted
by Boards/Universities established by law
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
3.
AMIE
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.
5.
6.
7.
8.
The Engg. Degree Course Exam. in the

corresponding option (Electrical, Mechanical
& Civil) conducted by the College of Military
Engineering, Pune.
AMIETE awarded by The Institution of
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers,
New Delhi.
Bachelors 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)
Students passing +2 examination from the
Vocational Stream
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.
Equivalent to graduation for purpose of
admission to PG Programmes where the
minimum eligibility criteria is a
Bachelors degree.
- do Equivalent to graduation for purpose of

admission to PG Programmes where the
minimum eligibility criteria is a
Bachelors degree.
Equivalent to B.Tech for purpose of
admission to Management Programmes.
Accepted as eligibility condition for
admission wherever Bachelors Degree is
the required minimum qualification
Eligible for admission
(B.A/B.Com/BSW/BTS)
to
BDP
This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and compliance.
Yours sincerely,
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 AT I O N
It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the reconstituted 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:
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2.
Qualification and the name of sister

University/Institution
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.
One sitting B.A. Degree of Andhra
University, Vishakapatnam.
Equivalence/recognition
granted
for
purpose of admission to
Equivalent to B.Tech. for purpose of
admission to IGNOUs Management
Programmes.
Equivalent to Bachelors 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.
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions

Director, DEC
Regional Director, SSC
All Regional Directors of IGNOU
Nodal Officer, NEP
DD, VCO
PA to PVC
Sub-RCs of IGNOU for information
F.No. IG/SRE.Ex-III/Equiv./2006/
March 4, 2006
It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the reconstituted Equivalence Committee at its third meeting held on 26.12.2005 pertaining to granting
Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council (AC 34.6.2). The details of such
qualifications are given below:
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1.
Qualification and the name of

sister University/Institution
2.
Bachelor Degree holders under
non-formal stream
2.
One
sitting
B.A/B.Com
Degree
of all the Indian
Universities
3.
Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar

Sabha, Chennai
4.
Visharada & Shastri (three

year duration) of Kurukshetra
University and Shastri (three
year duration) of Maharshi
Dayanand University.
4 year Bachelor of Arts Recognized for purpose of admission to IGNOUs
Degree of Yangon University, Postgraduate programmes, provided such candidates
Myanmar.
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.
Army
Senior
School Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of
Certificate Examination (class admission to IGNOUs academic programmes.
XII)
5.
6.
Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of

admission to IGNOUs academic programmes
3.
Such candidates are eligible to seek admission to
IGNOUs academic programmes where the minimum
eligibility criteria is 10+2 or its equivalent, provided
that no additional requirement is prescribed at
10+2 level.
Equivalent to Bachelors 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.
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.
Visharada and Shastri equivalent to 10+2 and
B.A. respectively for purpose of admission to
IGNOUs academic programmes.
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8.
9.
2.
Grade-12
Examination
of
Higher Secondary Education
Board, Nepal.
High School Diploma (Grade12) of the International School
of Geneva.
Secondary General Education
of the Ministry of Russian
Federation.
3.
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of
admission to IGNOUs academic programmes.
2.
The Academic Council has also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee
for withdrawal of IGNOUs 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
IGNOUs academic programmes:
(i)
Masters 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.
Registrar, SRE
To
1.
2.
Director, DEC
3.
4.
5.
Nodal Officer, NEP
6.
DD, VCO
7.
PA to PVC
8.
Sub-RCs of IGNOU for information
9.
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
Ref: (i) 4th meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 09.06.2006
(ii) 19th meeting of the Academic Councils Standing Committee held on 19.06.06
It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the reconstituted Equivalence Committee at its fourth meeting held on 09.06.2006 pertaining to granting
Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Councils Standing Committee (ACSC 19.8.2). The
details of such qualifications are given below:
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1.
Qualification/Programme and the name of

sister University/Institution
2.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE)

3.
admission to IGNOUs 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
2.
Bachelors 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)
3.
Two year Diploma awarded by the College

of Military Engineering (CME), Pune
4.
Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree of

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
Four year B.Sc. (Nursing) Honours
Course of University of Delhi
Recognized for purpose of direct admission to

IGNOUs 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.
The decision of the Academic Council at its 3 rd
meeting held on 30.11.1990 to accept the
Bachelors 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.
Recognized for purpose of admission to IGNOUs
B.Tech Programmes; provided the entry
qualification to the said Diploma is 10th pass and
qualified Grade-2 examination of the Army.
Reciprocal recognition granted (as equivalent to
IGNOUs Bachelor of Arts Degree).
Recognized as Professional qualification for
purpose of admission to IGNOUs Management
Programmes.
admission to IGNOUs Academic Programmes,
wherever 10+2 is the required minimum
qualification.
5.
6.
Advanced Diploma in Hindi Language

Proficiency and Diploma in Literature
and Applied Hindi Linguistics awarded
by the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra
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The Academic Councils Standing Committee has also approved the recommendations of the
Equivalence Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to
IGNOUs Academic Programmes.
(i)
Associate Membership Examination of Indian Institute of Metals, Kolkata, at par with

Bachelors Degree for purpose of Admission to IGNOUs Management Programmes, in the light
of non-recognition of the said Examination by AICTE.
(ii)
Not to give recognition to Himachal Pradesh Universitys Bachelor of Journalism and Mass
Communication (BJMC) as equivalent to IGNOUs Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism and
Mass Communication (PGJMC).
3.
compliance.
(Srikant Mohapatra)
Registrar, SRED
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2.

Director, DEC
All Regional Directors of IGNOU, including Sub-RCs
Nodal Officer, NEP
DR, VCO

F.No.IG/SRE-Ex.III/Equiv./2007/
March 07, 2007
(ii) 22nd meeting of the Academic Councils 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 Councils Standing
Committee at its 22nd meeting held on 21.12.2007 (ACSC 22.7.2). The details of such
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2.
3.
Qualification/Programme and the

name of sister University/
Institution
2.
CISCEs (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).
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).

3.
Recognized for purposes of admission to IGNOUs
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.
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purposes of
admission to IGNOUs 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 nonMaths students.
Intermediate
Examination Circular
No.IG/SRE-Ex.III/Equiv./2006/
dt.
(+2) conducted by Jharkhand 25.10.06 already issued indicating the Board Code:
Academic
Council
(JAC), 3601 allotted to JAC and incorporated in the
Ranchi.
Student Handbook & Prospectus-July 2007.
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6.
2.
Alim
(Hons.)
in
Urdu
conducted
by
Madrasa
Education Boards of various
States; and the courses offered by
Jamia Urdu, Aligarh and Jamia
Urdu, Kashmir.
3.
The candidates possessing the Certificates in Urdu
Courses [Alim (Hons.), Adeeb Exam., Adeeb-eMahir, Adeeb-e-Kamil, Moslim-e-Urdu, MahirI-Urdu, etc.] may join IGNOUs Bachelors Degree
and other academic Programmes through BPP
wherever the eligibility criteria prescribed is 10+2
or BPP from IGNOU.
Recognition of Degrees awarded The holders of Degrees awarded by Theological
by Theological Colleges
Colleges may join IGNOUs Bachelors Degree
and other academic Programmes through BPP
wherever the eligibility criteria prescribed is 10+2
or BPP from IGNOU.
Uttar Madhyama awarded by The holders of Uttar Madhyama from U.P.
U.P.Madhyamik
Sanskrit Madhyamik Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad may join
Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow
IGNOUs Bachelors Degree and other academic
Programmes through BPP wherever the eligibility
criteria prescribed is 10+2 or BPP from IGNOU.
2.
compliance.
Registrar, SRED
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Director, DEC
Nodal Officer, NEP
CPRO
DR, VCO

F.No.IG/SRE-Ex.IV/Equiv./2008/
January 08, 2008
Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted and/or rejected to various programmes
of sister Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes reg.
(ii) 24th meeting of the Academic Councils Standing Committee held on 17.12.07
(iii) 42nd meeting of the Academic Council held on 31.12.2007
re-constituted Equivalence Committee at its sixth meeting held on 28.11.2007 pertaining to
admission to IGNOU Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Councils 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
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Qualification/Programme and the name Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose

of sister University/ Institution
of admission to IGNOUs academic
programmes
2.
3.
Sections A & B Exams. of The Recognized as a professional qualification
Institution of Engineers (India), - IEI, for purposes of admission to IGNOUs
Kolkata
Management Programmes.
International
Baccalaureate Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for
Diploma awarded by International purposes of admission to IGNOUs academic
Baccalaureate Organization, Geneva, programmes
Switzerland
Recognition of Professional Degrees Recognized as a professional qualification
awarded by Chartered Institute of for purposes of admission to IGNOUs
Management Accounts (CIMA), Sri Management programmes.
Lanka.
Recognition of the following degrees:
(i) Bachelors Degree in Industrial
Engg. An-Najah National Univ.,
Palestine.
(ii)B.Sc.(Engg. Technology) AlBalqa Applied University, Jordan.
Recognition of ALBERTA High
School Diploma awarded by Alberta
Education, Ministry of Education,
Province of Alberta, Canada
Recognized as equivalent to Bachelors

Degree for purposes of admission to
IGNOUs Management Programmes and
other Post-graduate programmes.
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 or its
equivalent qualification for purposes of
admission
to
IGNOUs
academic
programmes.
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Recognition of UTTAR MADHYAMA
(XII Std) awarded by Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthan, New Delhi (Deemed to be
University) along with its eight multicampuses located at Allahabad, Garli (HP),
Jaipur, Jammu, Lucknow, Puri, Sringeri
and Trichur.
Recognition of Bachelors DIPLOMA in
Journalism awarded by Uzbek State
World Languages University, Tashkent.
3.
Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 or its
equivalent qualification for purposes of
admission
to IGNOUs academic
programmes.
Recognized as equivalent to the

Bachelors Degree in the corresponding
field for purposes of admission to
IGNOUs academic programmes.
2.
Further, the Academic Councils 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 IGNOUs Masters 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 IGNOUs academic programmes be asked to submit the
following at the time of admission:
(i)
(ii)
Transcript having information on eligibility for admission, duration of the Programme,

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 Councils Standing Committee has also approved the recommendations of the
Equivalence Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to
IGNOUs Academic Programmes.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Bachelor of Engg. in Mechanical Design and Technology awarded by the University of

Northumbria.
Kamil (3 yr. Honours) degree of Calcutta Madrasah College, Kolkata.
Associate Membership Examination of The Association of Accounting Technicians of
Sri Lanka.
BBA of Belford University, USA and B.Sc(Civil Engg) of Kensington University, USA
4.
compliance.
(Srikant Mohapatra)
Registrar, SRED
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Director, DEC
Nodal Officer, NEP
CPRO
DR, VCO
SPA to PVCs

F.No.IG/SRE-Ex.IV/Equiv./2008/
February 22, 2008
Ref: (i) Our Notification No.IG/SRE-Ex.IV/Equiv./2008/581 dated 08.01.2008
(ii) VCs 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 IGNOUs Postgraduate programmes.
2.
compliance.
(Srikant Mohapatra)
Registrar, SRED
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Director, DEC
Nodal Officer, NEP
CPRO
DR, VCO
SPA to PVCs

STUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION
F.No.IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv./2011/ 446
August 01, 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.
re-constituted Equivalence Committee at its seventh meeting held on 08.04.2011 pertaining to
admission to IGNOUs 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:
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No of sister University/ Institution
programmes
1.
2.
3.
1.
Recognition of State High School Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for
Diploma (12th Grade) awarded by purposes of admission to IGNOUs academic
Department of Education, State of programmes.
Connecticut, USA
2.
Recognition of Bhutan Higher Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for
Secondary Education Certificate purposes of admission to IGNOUs academic
awarded by Bhutan Board of programmes
Examinations, Thimpu
3.
Recognition of
CIMA Strategic Recognized as a professional qualification
level qualification regardless of the for purposes of admission to IGNOUs
country that it is awarded.
Management programmes.
4.
Recognition of Honours Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Computing
awarded by University of Portsmouth,
U.K.
5.
Recognition of 3 year Bachelor of Arts

(Defence Studies) Degree of General
Sir
John
Kotelawala
Defence
University (KDU) Ratmalana, Sri
Lanka
Recognized as equivalent to Bachelors

Degree for purposes of admission to
IGNOUs 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.
Recognized for purposes of admission to
IGNOUs
Post-Graduate
Programmes
wherever the eligibility criteria is a Bachelors
degree or its equivalent qualification.
contp/2
: 2 :
1.
6.
7.
2.
3.
th
Recognition of High School Diploma (12 Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 or its
Grade) of Richmond Hill High School, equivalent qualification for purposes of
New York
admission
to IGNOUs academic
programmes.
Recognition
of
Graduateship Recognized as equivalent to Bachelors
Examination of Indian Institute of Degree for purposes of admission to
Industrial Engg. (IIIE), Navi Mumbai.
IGNOUs MBA programme.
2.
Further, the Academic Council approved the ATR of the 6 th 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 IGNOUs academic programmes in the absence of any
Government Policy to accredit such collaborative programmes.
The Academic Council also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee not
to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to IGNOUs Academic
Programmes:
3.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
10th & +2 level Exam. conducted by Council of Secondary Education, Mohali,

Punjab, a Private examining body.
Doctor of Medicine (Alternative Medicine) as professional qualification,
awarded by Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Calcutta.
High School Diploma, i.e. GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT Tests
(GED) awarded by the State of Connecticut and other examining Bodies in USA
4.
compliance.
Sd/(Pankaj Khare)
Registrar, SRD
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
All Members of the Equivalence Committee

Director, DEC
Director, SSC/ City Centre
CPRO
ARD, VCO
SPA to PVC(PRR) with the remarks that PVC(PRR) is the Chairman of the Equivalence
Committee
SPA to all other PVCs
All Officers in SRD/SED

STUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION
F.No.IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv._8th /2012/ 74
Sept.18, 2012
(ii) 59th meeting of the Academic Council held on 13.093.2012 [AC 59.1.23.]
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 IGNOUs 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 of sister University/ Institution
programmes
1.
2.
3.
1. Recognition of Degree of B.Sc. (Elect. Recognized as equivalent to an Under& Commn. Engg.) awarded by Saint graduate degree for purposes of admission
Louis University and other Accredited to IGNOUs MBA and other Post-Graduate
Universities of Phillipines.
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 Recognized as professional qualification
Accountants
Exam(CPA)
and the following examinations conducted by
Certified
Public
Secretaries Kenya Accountants and Secretaries
Examination(CPS)
conducted
by National Exam. Board (KASNEB), for
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries purposes of admission to IGNOUs MBA
National Exam. Board (KASNEB), as Programme:
professional
qualification
for (i)Certified Public Accountants Exam
purposes of admission to IGNOUs
(CPA), and
MBA Programme.
(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
Bachelors 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
Bachelors degree of 3 year duration.
contp/2
: 2 :
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Recognition of 12 year High School

Diploma awarded by CLONLARA
School, Michigan, USA, for purposes
of admission to IGNOUs Undergraduate programmes.
12 year High School Diploma awarded by

CLONLARA School, Michigan, USA, is
recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for
purposes of admission to IGNOUs Undergraduate 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.
GCSEs A level Exam. conducted by
Edexcel, U.K, is recognized as equivalent to
+2 for purposes of direct admission to Undergraduate programmes of IGNOU.
Recognition of GCSEs
A level
Exam. conducted by Edexcel, UK, as
equivalent to +2 for purposes of direct
admission
to
Under-graduate
programmes of IGNOU.
Recognition of GCSEs O level and GCSEs
O level and A level exams,
A level.
including that of Edexcel, is recognized as
equivalent to 10th & 12th Std. subject to the
condition indicated below**
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
IGNOUs Under-graduate programmes.
Recognition of IASE Universitys
(Sardarshahr, Rajasthan) Off Campus
programmes offered at Bhubaneswar.
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 IGNOUs
Under-graduate programmes.
IASE Universitys (Sardarshahr, Rajasthan)

Off Campus programmes offered at
Bhubaneswar, is recognized for purposes of
direct admission to IGNOUs academic
programmes for the students already
enrolled up to 2005-2006 only.
Recognition of 12 year Vocational 12 year Vocational Higher Secondary
Higher Secondary Certificate of Certificate of Board of Vocational Higher
Board
of
Vocational
Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, with
Secondary Education, Kerala.
minimum 5(five) core subjects, in addition
to vocational courses, is recognized as
equivalent to +2 for purposes of direct
admission to IGNOUs Under-graduate
Programmes.
contp/3
: 3 :
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
IGNOUs Masters Degree programmes
with a rider.
**
Level of Exam.
O level
A level
Requirement
of courses
Pass in minimum
5(five) subjects.
Pass in minimum
2(two) subjects.
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-ExIII/Equiv./2005/ dated July 26, 2005 and (iii)
F.No.IG/SRE.Ex-III/Equiv./2006/992
dated
March 4, 2006] stand amended
Remarks
Considered equivalent to 10th Std.
Grade D(d) & E(e) is treated as failed.
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
IGNOUs Academic Programmes:
(i)
LT degree in Teaching (ykblsfUk,V bu Vhfpax) awarded by Shiksha

Vibagh, Uttar Pradesh, as equivalent to B.Ed. for purposes of admission to
IGNOUs M.Ed. programme.
3.
compliance.
Sd/(Pankaj Khare)
Registrar, SRD
To
1.
2.
3.
Director, DEC
4.
Director, SSC
5.
6.
CPRO
7.
DD, VCO
8.
F.No. IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv._BA One sitting/2013/ 114

January 29, 2013
Sub: Acceptance of One sitting BA degree for admission to IGNOUs
academic programmes reg.
Ref:(i) Notification F.No.IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv 8th /2012/ 74 dated 18.09.2012
(ii) UGCs letterNo.F.1-16/2010(CPP-II) dated 13.12.2012
(iii) VCs 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 IGNOUs 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 Bachelors degree of 2 year
duration (10+2+2 stream) would remain unchanged.
3.
compliance.
Sd/(Pankaj Khare)
Registrar, SRD
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Director, DEC
Director, SSC/ City Centre
CPRO
DD, VCO

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F.No. IG/SRE-Ex.

Educational qualifications awarded by the

Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions

Sl Qualification and the

Diploma Exam. conducted by Recognized

A pass in the Grade I.T.E. (India) Graduateship

The Engg. Degree Course Exam. in the

- do Equivalent to graduation for purpose of

Qualification and the name of sister

Equivalent to Bachelors Degree for

All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions

Qualification and the name of

Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar

Visharada & Shastri (three

Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of

STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION

Qualification/Programme and the name of

Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of

(i) Kenya Accounting Technician

Bachelors Degree of any Statutory

Two year Diploma awarded by the College

Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree of

Recognized for purpose of direct admission to

Advanced Diploma in Hindi Language

Associate Membership Examination of Indian Institute of Metals, Kolkata, at par with

All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions

STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION

Qualification/Programme and the

Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of

All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions

STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION

Qualification/Programme and the name Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose

Recognized as equivalent to Bachelors

Recognized as equivalent to the

Transcript having information on eligibility for admission, duration of the Programme,

Bachelor of Engg. in Mechanical Design and Technology awarded by the University of

All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions

STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION

All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

Recognition of Honours Degree of

Recognition of 3 year Bachelor of Arts

Recognized as equivalent to Bachelors

10th & +2 level Exam. conducted by Council of Secondary Education, Mohali,

All Members of the Equivalence Committee

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

Recognition of Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Degree

Recognition of 12 year High School

12 year High School Diploma awarded by

Two year National Trade Certificate (after

IASE Universitys (Sardarshahr, Rajasthan)

Acceptance of 2 year B.A/B.Com/B.Sc.

Henceforth 2 year B.A/B.Com/B.Sc. pass

LT degree in Teaching (ykblsfUk,V bu Vhfpax) awarded by Shiksha

F.No. IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv._BA One sitting/2013/ 114

All Members of the Equivalence Committee

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