Examination Recognized

Awarding Authority

Equivalent Exam. in India

Afghanistan

Military High School Exam.(12-Year course)

Ministry of National Defence, Directorate of Training, Kabul

+2 stage of 10+2 pattern

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

12-Year Baccalaureate Certificate

Ministry of Education

+2 stage exam.

(EC dt. 28.7.82).

Diploma in Agriculture

Vocational Agriculture School

Higher Secondary/Pre-University for purpose of admission to 4-Year course leading to Bachelor's degree in Agriculture of an Indian University. (EC dt. 2.12.70).

Degrees and Diplomas

Kabul University(Faculties)

Corresponding degrees of Indian Universities on reciprocal basis for purpose of higher studies in Indian Universities. (EC dt. 5.2.70).

B.S. degree

Faculty of Science/Engg., Kabul Univ.

Corresponding B.Sc. degree of Indian University.

(EC dt. 17.4.83).

Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination

Boards of Intermediate & Secondary Education in Bangladesh

Pre-University / New Intermediate course of any university wherever the degree of course is of three years duration.

EC Dt. 10.5.75

B.Sc. Degree

University of Chittagong

B.Sc. degree awarded by an Indian University on the basis of merits of the individual concerned.

(EC. Dt. 12.3.72)

Bhutan

Bhutanese Certificate of Education

National Board of Secondary Education, Royal Govt. of Bhutan

Matriculation/10 th Class under 10+2 pattern

Bhutanese School Certificate Examination (12 Yrs.)

-do-

12 th Class under 10+2 pattern.

(EC dt. 23.7.81)

General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)

Approved Examining Bodies in U.K.

G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) exam. of U.K. with four subjects be recognized as equivalent to Matriculation exam.

(EC dt. 6.4.76)

Certificate of Secondary Education

Middlesex Regional Examining Board, Middlesex

Matriculation exam. conducted in India if passed with grade I in five subjects.

(EC dt. 4.2.75).

Certificate of Secondary Education

Southern Regional examinations Board, Southampton (U.K.)

Matriculation standard if passed with grade I in five subjects.

(EC dt. 4.2.75).

G.C.E. 'O' level

G.C.E. 'A' level

General Certificate of Education of approved Examining Bodies

Examining Bodies in England:

i) Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board Cambridge, CB2 1 QB

ii) University of Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations, Oxford, OX 27 BZ

iii) Cambridge University Local Examinations Syndicate, Cambridge, CBI 2 EU

iv) Southern Universities Joint Board, Bristol, BS6 6DD

v) University of London, London, WC1B 5DP

vi) Joint Matriculation Board, Manchester M15 6 EU

vii) Welsh Joint Education Committee, Cardiff CF5 2YX

viii) Associated Examining Board, Aldershot Hants, GU11 1BQ

Those who have passed in five subjects at least at the G.C.E. (ordinary level) and two subjects at the (Advanced Level) or 4 'O' Level and 3 at 'A' level be treated as having successfully completed the 12-Year Pre-University/Higher Secondary in India.

(EC/SC dt.20/22.4.80) 

Scottish Certificate of education with passes in 5/4 subjects at ordinary grade and 2/3 subjects at higher grade(7 passes)

Scottish Examination Board, Edinburgh

+2 stage / Pre-University. exam. of 10+2 pattern

(EC/SC dt. 25.2.85).

Postgraduate Cert. in Education

Homerton College, Cambridge Institute. of Education, Cambridge

Holders of the cert. may be treated to have completed their B.Ed. qualification.

(EC/SC dt. 2/3.3.84).

B.A.(Hons.) Exam.

University of Exeter

Corresponding Degree.

(EC dt. 17.4.83).

B.A./B.Sc. (Pass)

B.A.(Hons.)

B.Sc. (Hons.) degrees

University of Kent at Canterbury

Corresponding degrees.

(EC dt. 4.2.75).

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics

University of London

Matter left to the decision of the Universities.

(SC dt. 3.4.69).

B.A. (Hons.) degree

University of London

B.A. (Hons.) degree of an Indian University.

(EC dt. 3.2.73).

Postgraduate Cert. in Education

London University

B.T. or L.T. of Indian University

(AM dt. 18/19.12.59).

B.C.L.

U.K.

L.L.B. degree of Indian University.

(EC dt. 2.7.68).

B.A. Degree

University of Sheffield

B.A. Degree.

(AM dt. 18/19.12.59).

B.Sc. degree in Management Science

University of Warwick Conventry, England

First degree programme of Indian Univ.

(EC/SC dt. 25.2.85).

Degrees

Council for National Academic Awards

(C.N.A.A.). London

Corresponding degrees of Indian Universities

(EC/SC dt. 25.2.85).

B.Litt.(Oxon).

Oxford

M.A. degree

(AM dt. 5/6.2.66)

M.Ed. degree

University of Birmingham

M.Ed. degree or a Master of Arts degree in Education. of Indian University.

(EC dt. 11.3.75).

Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Studies(Developing Countries)

University of London

M.Phil. degree of a Univ. in India provided the candidate holds a Master's degree from an Indian Univ. before joining the course.

(EC dt. 22.8.77).

Diploma in teaching of English Overseas Certificate

Manchester University

Matter left to the decision of the Universities.

(AM dt. 10/12.1.69).

Examinations of University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh Scotland

Corresponding examinations of an Indian University.

(EC dt. 17.12.68).

Diploma in Physical Education

Loughborough College Leicestershire

Postgraduate diploma in Physical Education awarded by universities in India for purpose of employment.

(EC dt. 4.2.75).

M.Sc. degree in Applied Microbiology

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

Corresponding degree of an Indian University.

(EC/SC dt. 25.2.85).

M.Phil

University of London

M.Phil degree of the University of London be NOT treated as equivalent to PhD.  degree of an Indian University.

(SC dt. 2.12.70).

Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies

Leeds University

Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies of Leeds University be NOT recognized as equivalent to M.A. (English) of Indian Universities,

(SC dt. 10.10.62).

Bachelor of Theology

University of Nottingham

As there is no degree in India comparable to the Bachelor of Theology awarded by the University of Nottingham, each case be decided by the universities on merit.  

(SC dt. 28.7.82).

Ph.D. degree

Queen's University of Belfast

Corresponding degree of an Indian University.

(EC dt. 28.7.82).

CXC Certificate (general proficiency grade I or II )

and

G.C.E. 'A' level

Caribbean Examination Council

British Examining Bodies

Students presenting the Caribbean Examination Council

CXC Cert. in

General Proficiency Grade I or II in five subjects including English and 2 G.C.E. 'A' Level passes from the recognized British Examining Bodies may be accepted as having completed +2 stage qualifications.

(EC/SC dt. 2/3.3.84).

East African Cert. of Education

East African Exams. Council and Univ. of Cambridge Local Exams. Syndicate

Matriculation /10th Class exam.

East African Advanced Cert. of Education. Exam.

University of Cambridge Local Exams. Syndicate in collaboration with the East African Exams. Council

Students who have the East African Advanced Cert. of Education with any of the following combinations be treated as equivalent to the successful completion of 12-Year school education course in India.

i) Four principal subjects.

ii) Three principal subjects and one subsidiary subject.

iii) Three principal subjects.

iv) Two principal subjects and two subsidiary subjects.

(EC/SC dt. 20/22.4.80).

Secondary General Education Certificate (12-Year course)

Ministry of Education

Pass in the +2 stage exam.

(EC dt. 12.10.81).

High School Graduation Diploma

Cairo American College

Cairo

+2 stage examination of 10+2 pattern.

(EC/SC dt. 25.2.85).

i) School Leaving Cert.

ii) Completion of 1-Year of B.Sc.(Agri.) degree course

College of Agriculture, Addis Ababa

Higher Secondary/Pre-University of a Board/University in India. Universities may consider giving credit to the courses already undergone by the candidate for 1 year in the college of Agriculture.

(EC dt. 2.12.70).

Ethiopian School Leaving Cert.(12-Year course)

Ministry of Education & Fine Arts

+2 stage exam.

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

Fiji

Fiji Seventh Form Certificate

Ministry of Education, Suva

12th Class Examination

(EC Dt. 23.7.81)

Foundation Programme

University of South Pacific

+2 stage qualification (EC / SC dt. 2/3/.3.84)

Fiji Junior Certificate Examination

Department of Education

Matriculation Examination in India

Joint Exam. for the School Cert. & G.C.E. (11-Year course) conducted in Ghana

West African Exams. Council

Matriculation/10th Class in India.

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

G.C.E. (Advanced Level) and the Higher School Cert. Exams.

West African Exams. Council

+2 stage

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

(2 'A' level passes followed by 5 G.C.E. 'O' level passes have been equated with +2 stage / Intermediate examination).

Indonesia

Higher Secondary Exam

(Course offered at Gandhi Memorial School)

Board of Secondary Education, Indian Schools, Indonesia

+2 stage of the new pattern of Education.

(EC dt. 15.4.78)

Secondary School Diploma (College Preparatory Programme)

Jakarta International School, Jakarata

+2 stage Exam of 10+2 pattern.

(EC dt. 13.3.86)

Iran

Secondary School Certificate Examination

Community School Tehran

Higher Secondary Examination (refers to 11 years programme) of a recognized Board or Pre-University Examination of an Indian University.

(SC Dt. 06.10.69)

Sixth Year Cert. of Secondary Schools

Ministry of Education & Training

-do-

(refers to 11 years programme)

( EC. Dt. 11.3. 75

4 th Year of  Diploma of the Secondary Schools (12-Year course offered under the new pattern of school education)

Ministry of Education

12 th Class under the new pattern of 10+2.

(EC/SC dt. 28/29.8.80)

Iraq

Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary School (12 year course)

Ministry of Education Republic of Iraq

12 th Class exam under 10+2.

( EC/SC dt. 23/24.7.81)

BA/B.Sc./B.Com Part I

B.Sc degree

Univ. of Sulaimaniyah Sulaimaniyah

B.Sc. degree awarded by an Indian Univ.

(EC /Sc dt. 20/22.4.80)

CXC Certificate (General-Proficiency grade I or II)

            and

General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)

Caribbean Examination Council

British Examining Bodies

Students presenting the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Certificate in

General Proficiency

Grade I or II in five subjects including English and 2 G.C.E. 'A' level passes from the recognized British Examining bodies may be accepted as having completed +2 stage qualifications.

(EC/SC dt. 2/3.3.84).

Gen. Sec. Education. Certificate (Tawjihi) (12-Year course)

Ministry of Education

+2 stage of 10+2 pattern

(Ec dt. 21.10.80).

General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate

Ministry of Education

+2 stage exam.

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

Kenya Certificate of Education Examination

Kenya National Examination Council

Matriculation/10th Class Examination under 10+2.

(EC dt. 23.7.81)

Kenya advanced Certificate of Education Examination

Kenya National Examination Council

12th Class under 10+2.

Candidates are expected to obtain at least two Principal passes.

(EC dt. 23.7.81).

Law Degree

University in Kenya

Corresponding degree of an Indian University.

(EC dt. 1.12.70).

Admission of Kenyan Secondary School Teachers to 1st degree courses at Indian Universities

Those who had done 12-Year schooling and 1-Year of training might be admitted and given an exemption of one year in respect of three year degree course. (Such persons may be allowed to pursue B.A. or B.Sc. degree courses of two years duration in science or mathematics).

East African Cert. of Education

East African Exams. Council and Univ. of Cambridge Local Exams. Syndicate 

Matriculation/10th Class exam.

East African Advanced Cert. of Education

Univ. of Cambridge Local Exam. Syndicate in collaboration with East African Exams. Council with any of the combinations : four principal subjects; three principal subjects and one subsidiary subject; three principal subjects; two principal subjects and two subsidiary subjects.

12th standard exam. under 10+2.

General Secondary Education Certificate(12-Year course)

Ministry of Education

+2 stage of 10+2.

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

12-Year Diploma

American Community School, Beirut

+2 stage of 10+2 pattern.

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

B.A. and B.S. degrees

American Univ. of Beirut

Corresponding degrees of an Indian Univ.

(EC dt. 14.2.71).

B.A. and B.S. degrees

Beirut College for Women, Beirut

Each case be considered on individual merits.

(EC dt. 5/6.9.72).

Libya

General Secondary Education Certificate

Ministry of education, Libyan Arab Republic

12 th Class exam. under 10+2

(EC Dt. 23.7.81)

Malaysian Cert. of Education.

Univ. of Cambridge Local  Exams. Syndicate in collaboration with Ministry of Education

Matriculation exam.

(SC dt. 7.10.69).

Higher School Cert. Exam.

Univ. of Cambridge Local Exams. Syndicate in collaboration with Univ. of Malaysia and Univ. of Singapore

+2 stage of 10+2 pattern.

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

Sijil Palajaran Malaysia/Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan exams.

Ministry of Education

10th class Matriculation and the 12th Class Examination respectively of 10+2.

(EC dt. 23.7.81).

High School Graduation Diploma

International School of Kuala Lumpur

+2 stage /Intermediate exam.

(EC/SC dt. 2/3.3.84).

Mauritius candidates with G.C.E. 'O' level Certificate and two years teaching experience in Marathi/Tamil/Telugu

British Examining Bodies (G.C.E. 'O' level)

Exemption from G.C.E. 'A' level examination for admission to B.A.(languages) at Indian universities.

(SC dt. 27.7.85/ EC dt. 13.3.86)

High School Graduation Diploma

Rabat American School, Rabat

+2 stage exam of 10+2 pattern.

(EC dt. 13.3.86).

Myanmar (Burma)

2 year course of Regional Colleges of Burma

Exam Board of Burma Higher Education Department, Ministry of Education

+2 stage examination provided the exam a passed with English as one of the subjects.

(EC dt. 17.4.83)

Certificate Courses (12-Yrs. courses) conducted at Institutes of Humanities & Social Sciences, Science and Business Administration, Commerce & Public Administration and Certificate in Agriculture

Tribhuvan University

Pre-University(two year course)/New Intermediate.

(EC dt. 5.4.76).

Diplomas (courses conducted at Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences, Science and Business Administration Commerce & Public Administration)

-do-

B.A., B.Sc and B.Com. degree awarded in India.

(EC dt. 9.8.76).

One year Diploma in Education after Graduation

Degree in education (after B.Ed.)

2-Year Diploma in Education

Tribhuvan University

-do-

-do-

B.Ed. degree of an Indian University.

M.Ed. degree of an Indian Univ.

Certificate in Education as the minimum qualification for admission is NOT graduation.

(EC/SC dt. 20/22.4.80).

I.A., I.Com., I.Sc.

-do-

Corresponding examination.

B.A., B.Com., B.Sc.

-do-

Corresponding degrees.

Joint Exams. for the School Cert. & G.C.E.

West African Exams. Council

Matriculation/10th Class in India

(EC dt. 5.2.70).

G.C.E. 'A' Level & Higher School Cert. Exam

-do-

Candidates for 'A' level Examination of W.A.E.C. Nigeria are expected to obtain at least two principal Passes. Subsidiary pass is NOT treated by W.A.E.C. as a sufficient requirement for 'A' level    completion. 2 G.C.E. 'A' level passes followed by 5 'O' Level of W.A.E.C., Nigeria be equated with +2 stage/ Intermediate Examination.

(EC dt. 17.4.83).

Nigerian Certificate in Education (Technical) (course offered at the National Technical Teachers College, Yaba, Lagos) for purpose of admission to B.Ed. course

Federal Ministry of Education

As there was no course comparable in content to Nigerian Certificate in Education (Technical), each case of holders of such a qualification be considered on merits.

(EC dt. 23.7.81).

Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (13-Years course)/ 'A' Level

Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Nigeria)

+2 stage examination of 10+2 pattern.

(EC dt. 28.7.82).

2-Years Pre-degree programme

University of Sokoto, Sokoto

+2 stage exam. of 10+2 pattern.

(EC dt. 13.3.86).

12-Years High School Graduation Diploma

Hillcrest High School, Jos, Nigeria

+2 stage exam of 10+2 pattern.

(EC dt. 13.3.86).

B.A., B.Sc. degree (Humanities & Social Science)

Ahmadu Bello Univ. Nigeria

Corresponding first degree of an Indian Univ.

(EC dt. 13.3.86).

Philippines

Higher School (Secondary Collegiate Preparatory Examination)

Higher Secondary Exam

(Sc dt. 17.9.61)

High School Graduate Diploma

International School Manila

+2 stage /Intermediate Examination

( EC dt. 17.4.83).

Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce (Courses offered at the College of Science and Administration)

University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

B.A. (Commerce) degree of an Indian University.

( EC dt. 13.3.86)

Master of Science in Soils

University of Philippines

Corresponding degree in  India.

( EC dt. 9.8.76)

General Secondary Education Certificate Examination

Ministry of Education & Youth Welfare, Govt. of the state of Qatar

12th Class under 10+2.

(EC/SC dt. 28/29.8.80).

Saudi Arabia

12 Yrs. General Secondary Education Certificate (with English as one of the subjects)

Ministry of education, Jeddah

+2  stage qualification.

( EC/SC  dt. 2/3.3.84)

Sri Lanka

GCE (O & A Level) Exams

Department of Examination, Government of Sri Lanka

G.C.E. (O&A Level) exams conducted by Govt. of Sri Lanka be recognized in the same terms as the recognition accorded to the G.C.E. 'O' Level and the G.C.E. 'A' Level exams, conducted by the Examining Bodies in UK. G.C.E. of Examination Bodies in UK with passes In (a) five subjects at Ordinary Level and two subjects at Advanced Level or (b) four subjects at Ordinary Level and three subjects at Advanced Level has been recognized as equivalent to a pass in the 12 year Pre-University/Higher Secondary Exam. conducted in India under the new pattern of 10+2 .

( EC dt. 23.7.81)    

Senior School Certificate

Candidates who pass in six subjects and obtain credit in four of them be admitted to the Intermediate class.

(SC dt. 24.1.55)

Bachelor of Development Studies (B. DEV.S.)

Univ. of Colombo, Colombo

An eligible qualification for joining Indian Univs. in Master degree programme in appropriate branch.

( EC dt. 23.7.81)

Transvaal Secondary School Certificate Examination

Transvaal Education Department, Transvaal (South Africa)

Since holders of Transvaal Secondary School Certificate are not eligible to join a course at a university in that country it cannot be treated as equivalent to Higher Secondary/Pre-University of an Indian University. In the case of Students of Indian origin holding such qualifications each case be judged on merits.

(SC dt. 12.3.72).

B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry Degree

University of Cape Town, South Africa

First degree programme of an Indian university. for purpose of admission of candidates of Indian origin.

(EC dt. 13.3.86).

Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination(12-Year course)

Sudan Examinations Committee

+2 stage of 10+2 pattern

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

Secondary School Certificate Examination(12-Years course)

Sudan Examinations Committee, Ministry of Education

12-Years Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination of Sudan has now been designated as Secondary School Certificate.

(EC dt. 17.4.83).

Commercial Technical Secondary School Certificate Exam.

Sudan Examinations Committee, Ministry of Education & Guidance Sudan

+2 stage exam. of 10+2 pattern.

(EC/SC dt. 25.2.85).

B.Sc. (Economic and Social Studies)

Khartoum University

Bachelor's degree of an Indian University.

(EC dt. 2.12.70).

Syria

General Certificate of Secondary Education

Ministry of Education Syrian Arab Republic

12the class exam under 10+2

EC Dt. 28/29.4.80

National Form IV Examination

Ministry of National Education of Tanzania

Matriculation Examination or 10th Class.

(EC dt. 21.10.80).

National Form VI Examination

Ministry of National Education, United Republic of Tanzania Dar-es-Salaam

Recognized in the following terms:

a) II year of the Intermediate wherever pattern is 2+2;

b) Pre-University /New Intermediate course of any university wherever degree course is of three years' duration.

(EC dt. 11.3.75).

East African Cert. of Education

a) East African Exams Council and Univ. of Cambridge Local Exams. Syndicate

b) East African Exams. Council

Matriculation/ 10th Class Exam.

East African Advanced Cert. of Education

Univ. of Cambridge Local Exams. Syndicate in collaboration with East African Exams. Council with any of the combination: four principal subjects; three principal subjects and one subsidiary subject; three principal subjects; two principal subjects and two subsidiary subjects 

12th standard exam conducted under 10+2.

Certificate of Secondary Education and Advance Cert. of Secondary Education

National Exam. Council of Tanzania

Recorded the new scheme of Certificate/ Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education as +2 stage.

(EC dt. 13.3.86).

Thailand

12 Year High School Graduation Diploma

International School Bangkok

Pre-University (2-year course)/New Intermediate.

( EC. dt. 22.8.77)

Higher Cert. of Education

Ministry of Education Thailand

i) Intermediate or first year of the 3-Year degree course where the structure of education is 11+3;

ii) Pre-University /Pre-degree /New Intermediate where the duration is 10+2+3.

( EC dt. 29.9.75)

Grad 12 exam

Ruam Rudee International School , Bangkok.

+2 stage of 10+2 pattern.

( EC dt. 21.10.80)

12 -Year High School Diploma

Adventist English School Bangkok

12 th class exam. conducted under 10+2 .

( EC dt. 23.7.81)

Turkey

12 Years Graduation Diploma.

Ankara American High School

+2 stage exam. of 10+2 pattern.

( EC dt. 13.3.86)

B.S. (Economics & Statistics)

Middle East Technical University , Ankara

Bachelor of Arts degree of an Indian University.

(SC dt. 7.10.69)

United Arab Emirates

Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates

General Secondary Education Certificate

(12 year course)

Higher Secondary

East African Cert. of Edn. Exam.

Uganda National Exams Board, Uganda

Matriculation/ 10th Class examination.

(EC/ SC dt. 28/ 29.8.80).

East African Advanced Cert. of Education Exam.

-do-

12th class examination under 10+2

(EC/ SC dt. 28/ 29.8.80).

East African Cert. of Education

East African Exams Council and Univ. of Cambridge Local Exams Syndicate

Matriculation/ 10th Class exam.

East African Advanced Certificate of Education

University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate in collaboration with the East African Examinations  Council.

Students who have East African Advanced Certificate of Education

Examination with any of following combinations be treated as equivalent to the successful completion of 12-Year school education course in India.

i) Four Principal subjects.

ii) Three Principal subjects and one subsidiary subject.

iii) Three Principal Subjects.

iv) Two Principal subjects and two subsidiary subjects.

(EC/ SC dt. 20/22.4.80).

Vietnam (Socialist Republic)

High School Final Examination (12 years Programme)

Ministry of Education , Socialist Republic Vietnam,Hanoi

+ 2 stage examination under 10+2 pattern.

( EC dt. 28.7.82)

Yemen (People's Democratic Republic)

General Secondary Certificate Examination

Ministry of Education

12 th Class examination under 10+2.

( EC dt. 23.7.81)

Zimbabwe