UGC Releases New Guidelines on Students with Foreign Qualifications
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06/04/2025
The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued guidelines to alleviate the issues regarding the recognition and employment of higher educational qualifications earned from foreign institutions. The changes are intended to improve the processes involved in the recognition and equivalence of degrees issued by foreign institutions.
Contents
- 1 Effects on Students
- 2 Final Thoughts
- 3 FAQ
- 3.1 1. What is the Equivalence Certificate issued by UGC?
- 3.2 2. Are all foreign degrees eligible for equivalence?
- 3.3 3. What excludes from these regulations?
- 3.4 4. In what way can the students apply for the equivalence certificate?
- 3.5 5. What is the impact of these regulations on students with foreign degrees?
- 4 Also Reads :
- 5 Want Updates as They Happen to Foreign Degrees Recognition?
1. Dedicated Online Portal
- UGC shall set up a dedicated online portal for receiving and processing applications for equivalence certificates.
- A standing committee of specialists will manage the portal and recommend decisions on applications they will review.
2. Exclusions
- Set out in India’s statutory councils, regulated Professional degrees including Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law and Architecture, are excluded from these regulations.
Effects on Students
Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar, UGC Chairman noted, “This regulation will significantly reduce the procedural burden on Indian students who are studying abroad.” This ensures Indian students are protected by disallowing degrees from substandard foreign universities while upholding the international standing of academia.
Final Thoughts
The UGC is taking this action with the aim of accommodating thousands of students with foreign degrees seeking to improve their academic credentials or gain employment in India. In recognizing degrees that comply with international standards, the UGC simultaneously upholds the credibility of the Indian educational system.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UGC Online Portal Launch | TBA |
FAQ
1. What is the Equivalence Certificate issued by UGC?
The equivalence certificate issued by UGC proves that a given foreign degree is equivalent to an Indian degree and, therefore, recognized for further studies or employment in India.
2. Are all foreign degrees eligible for equivalence?
Only degrees from recognized foreign institutions are eligible. Franchised and offshore campus degrees may be evaluated for equivalence under certain conditions.
3. What excludes from these regulations?
Certain Professional qualifications in Medicine, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy and Architecture which are statutorily regulated in India are excluded.
4. In what way can the students apply for the equivalence certificate?
Students are able to submit applications via the specialized UGC portal, along with an expert panel review as part of the application process.
5. What is the impact of these regulations on students with foreign degrees?
The new policies assist in the acknowledgment of foreign degrees, encouraging students to further their education or look for job opportunities in India
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