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F.No. IG/SRE-Ex.III/PU-CHH/32/2005/ April 11, 2005

N O T I F I C A T I O N

Sub: Educational qualifications awarded by thePrivate Universities of Chhattisgarh – reg.

It is notified for information of all concerned that the ‘educational qualifications awarded by the Private Universities established under the provisions of The Chhattisgarh Niji Kshetra Vishwavidyalaya (Sthapana Aur Viniyaman) Adhiniyam, 2002’ are non est and can not be made the basis of admission to higher studies with IGNOU in view of the judgment and order dated 11.02.2005 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

Regional Directors may take a note of this for information, necessary action and compliance.

Sd/-(Srikant Mohapatra)

Registrar, SRE

c.c:1. Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions2. Director, DEC3. Director, SSC4. All Regional Directors5. DD, VCO6. PA to PVC7. 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:

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Qualification and the name of sister University/Institution

Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of admission to

1. CIC of Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad

Equivalent to IGNOU’s CIC for admission to BCA/MCA

2. CIC of Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota

Equivalent to IGNOU’s CIC for admission to BCA/MCA

3. ‘Associate membership Examination’ of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India), Mumbai (applicable for candidates who have passed the said exam. prior to June 2002)

Equivalent to graduation for admission to Post-graduate Programmes.

4. ‘Four year Bachelor Degree in Economics’ awarded by Faculty of Law and Economics of Cambodia

Recognized for admission to Post-graduate Programmes

5. ‘Four year Artificer Apprenticeship Training (Electrical)’ and ‘Four year Artificer Apprenticeship course in Ship Construction and Naval Architecture’ awarded by INS, Valsura and Ship-Wright School, Vishakapatnam

Recognized for direct admission to B.A/ B.Com Programmes.

6. ‘Associate Membership Examination (Section A and B)’ of Aeronautical Society of India, New Delhi

Equivalent to graduation for admission to Management Programmes

7. 2 yr. course in Vocational Education in Computer Techniques conducted by Mizoram Board of School Education

Equivalent to 10+2 level without Mathematics as a distinct subject for admission to BCA. All such candidates would be required to enrol for MTE-03 in 1st sem. of BCA and successfully complete before registering for the 3rd

semester of the BCA Prog. (ACSC 11.22.1 of 19.10.2004).

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2.1. Further, the Equivalence Committee has resolved not to accept the following qualifications for purpose of admission to IGNOU Programmes:

(i) Diploma awarded by the Board of Examination Commission of Swiss Aid for Afghans for purpose of direct admission to BA/B.Com. Holders of such qualification may seek admission to BA/B.Com through BPP. Such candidates may be asked to produce a certificate of equivalence from the respective Embassy/High Commission in India in order to minimize the procedure.

(ii) GCSE Exam. conducted by Edexcel, U.K., for purpose of direct admission to BA/B.Com. Instead, holders of such qualification may seek admission to BA/B.Com through BPP.

(iii) The ‘Certificate of IAF Education Test’ for purpose of direct admission to BA/B.Com. Instead, holders of such qualification may seek admission to BA/B.Com through BPP.

(iv) The ‘Graduation Certificate’ awarded by Indian Navy for purpose of admission to Post-graduate Programmes as the said Certificate is meant for only re-employment of Ex-servicemen.

2.2. The Equivalence Committee has further resolved that a learner pursuing BDP of IGNOU through non-formal stream, i.e. through BPP, becomes eligible for Bachelor’s degree after successful completion of 96 credits. At no stage, he/she can be certified equivalence with 10+2. 2.3. Further, a Notification has already been issued stating that the ‘educational qualifications awarded by the Private Universities established under the provisions of The Chhattisgarh Niji Kshetra Vishwavidyalaya (Sthapana Aur Viniyaman) Adhiniyam, 2002’ are non est and can not be made the basis of admission to higher studies with IGNOU in view of the judgment and order dated 11.02.2005 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

3. Besides the qualifications mentioned in para-1, the equivalence/recognition granted by the Equivalence Committee and/or Academic Council in the past, as per details given below, are also brought to the notice of all concerned:

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1. 2. 3.1. All the Examinations, irrespepcptive of

terminology, such as Hr. Secondary (min. 12 yrs. of Schooling), Sr.Secondary, Intermediate, Pre-University, Bridge Course etc. conducted by Boards/Universities established by law

10+2 or its equivalent for purpose of admission to BDP (10+2 stream).

2. Diploma Exam. conducted by Recognized Examining Bodies at the end of 2nd yr. of education after High School or 1st yr. of education after XI class

Equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of admission to BDP subject to the condition that minimum eligibility for admission to the concerned Diploma is High School or XI class respectively.

3. AMIE Equivalent to graduation for purpose of admission to PG Programmes where the minimum eligibility criteria is a Bachelor’s degree.

4. A pass in the Grade I.T.E. (India) Graduateship of the Institution of Telecommunication Engineers Examination after taking the State Diploma of 3 yr duration or equivalent in Electronics and Telecommunication.

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5. The Engg. Degree Course Exam. in the corresponding option (Electrical, Mechanical & Civil) conducted by the College of Military Engineering, Pune.

Equivalent to graduation for purpose of admission to PG Programmes where the minimum eligibility criteria is a Bachelor’s degree.

6. ‘AMIETE’ awarded by The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, New Delhi.

Equivalent to B.Tech for purpose of admission to Management Programmes.

7. Bachelor’s Degree of any Statutory University/Institution under 10+2+2 stream (applicable for students registered up to the year 1996 and have completed their Degree up to the year 1998-99)

Accepted as eligibility condition for admission wherever Bachelor’s Degree is the required minimum qualification

8. Students passing +2 examination from the Vocational Stream

Eligible for admission to BDP (B.A/B.Com/BSW/BTS)

This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and compliance. Yours sincerely,


To1. All Directors of Schools/ Heads of Divisions2. Director, DEC3. Regional Director, SSC4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU RCs5. Nodal Officer, NEP6. DD, VCO7. PA to PVC8. All Officers in SRED

F.No.IG/SRE.EX-III/Equiv./2005/July 26, 2005

Dr. Srikant Mohapatra Registrar



It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the ‘re-constituted Equivalence Committee’ at its second meeting held on 03.06.2005 pertaining to granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council. The details of such qualifications are given below:

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Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of admission to

1. Bachelor of Technology of ‘one year Bridge Course’ in Comp.Engg./Electrical Engg./Mech Engg. of Maharshi Dayanand Univ. Rohtak. Only those candidates who have obtained Post/Advance Diploma of 4 year duration of YMCA Institute, Faridabad are admitted to this ‘one year Bridge course’.

Equivalent to B.Tech. for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Management Programmes.

2. ‘One sitting B.A. Degree’ of Andhra University, Vishakapatnam.

Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree for purpose of admission to Post-graduate Programmes, subject to the condition that the candidates were enrolled for the Programme up to the year 1995-96 and completed their B.A. Degree by the year 1998-99.

2. Further, the Equivalence Committee has resolved not to accept 5 year ‘Diploma in Architecture’ awarded by Sushant School of Art and Architecture (SSAA), Gurgaon, for purpose of admission to IGNOU Programmes.

This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and compliance.


To1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions2. Director, DEC3. Regional Director, SSC4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU5. Nodal Officer, NEP6. DD, VCO7. PA to PVC8. Sub-RCs of IGNOU for information9. All Officers in SRED

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 ‘re-constituted Equivalence Committee’ at its third meeting held on 26.12.2005 pertaining to granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council (AC 34.6.2). The details of such qualifications are given below:

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Equivalence/recognition granted for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes

1. 2. 3.1. Bachelor Degree holders under

‘non-formal stream’Such candidates are eligible to seek admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes where the minimum eligibility criteria is 10+2 or its equivalent, provided that no additional requirement is prescribed at 10+2 level.

2. ‘One sitting B.A/B.Com Degree’ of all the Indian Universities

Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree for purpose of admission to Post-graduate Programmes, subject to the condition that the candidates were enrolled for the Programme up to the year 1995-96 and completed their B.A/B.Com Degree by the year 1998-99.

3. Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai

The Degrees awarded by Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai [M.A. Hindi (2 yrs.), B.Ed.(1 yr.), Shiksha Snatak (1 yr.), M.Phil (1 yr.), Ph.D (2 yrs.] are recognized for higher studies in view of the status of the institution as ‘Institute of National Importance’.

4. ‘Visharada’ & ‘Shastri’ (three year duration) of Kurukshetra University and ‘Shastri’ (three year duration) of Maharshi Dayanand University.

‘Visharada’ and ‘Shastri’ equivalent to 10+2 and B.A. respectively for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.

5. 4 year ‘Bachelor of Arts’ Degree of Yangon University, Myanmar.

Recognized for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Postgraduate programmes, provided such candidates have passed the Matriculation/High School Exam. of Yangon University/Myanmar Examination Board in five subjects (except Myanmar Language) of which English should be one.

6. ‘Army Senior School Certificate Examination (class XII)

Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.

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1. 2. 3.7. Grade-12 Examination of

Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal.


8. High School Diploma (Grade-12) of the International School of Geneva.


9. Secondary General Education of the Ministry of Russian Federation.


2. The Academic Council has also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee for withdrawal of IGNOU’s BIT as a ‘professional qualification’ for purpose of admission to Management Programmes for the session commencing January 2007 onwards.

3. Further, the Academic Council has also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes: (i) Master’s Degree awarded, without first degree, by the Open Universities and the Directorate

of Distance Education of different Universities in the country.(ii) Hindi Courses offered by Institutions not empowered by Central/State Legislation to award

Degrees.(iii) 2 year full time ‘PG Diploma in Business Management’ awarded by Lal Bahadur Shastri

Institute of management & Technology, Bareilly. (iv) 2 year ‘Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician’ awarded by ‘All Indian Council for

Paramedical Education’, New Delhi.(v) ‘Matriculation’ of Board of Adult Education, Delhi, and further qualification(s) acquired

based on this Matriculation.(vi) ‘Madhyama Praiksha’ of Shrimad Dayanand Arsha Vidyapeeth, Rohtak.

4. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, necessary action and compliance.


Registrar, SRETo1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions2. Director, DEC3. Regional Director, SSC4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU5. Nodal Officer, NEP6. DD, VCO7. PA to PVC8. Sub-RCs of IGNOU for information9. All Officers in SRED

STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISIONINDIRA 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 Council’s Standing Committee held on 19.06.06

It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the ‘re-constituted Equivalence Committee’ at its fourth meeting held on 09.06.2006 pertaining to granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council’s Standing Committee (ACSC 19.8.2). The details of such qualifications are given below:

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Qualification/Programme and the name of sister University/Institution


1. 2. 3.1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

(KCSE)

Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Academic Programmes.

2. (i) Kenya Accounting Technician Certificate Examination (KATC)(ii) Kenya Administration and Management Examination (KAME),both conducted by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Examinations Board

Recognized for purpose of direct admission to IGNOU’s B.Com Programme; provided the entry qualification to KATC and KAME Programmes is: ‘A Division III of the Cambridge School Certificate’

OR‘East African Certificate of Education’

OR‘Kenya Certificate of Education’.

2. Bachelor’s Degree of any Statutory University/Institution under 10+2+2 stream (applicable for students registered up to the year 1996 and have completed their Degree up to the year 1998-99)

The decision of the Academic Council at its 3rd

meeting held on 30.11.1990 to accept the Bachelor’s Degree of any Statutory University/ Institution under 10+2+2 stream still hold good, subject to the condition imposed by UGC that students should have registered up to the year 1996 and have completed their Degree up to the year 1998-99.

3. Two year Diploma awarded by the College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune

Recognized for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s B.Tech Programmes; provided the entry qualification to the said Diploma is 10th pass and qualified ‘Grade-2’ examination of the Army.

4. Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

Reciprocal recognition granted (as equivalent to IGNOU’s Bachelor of Arts Degree).

5. Four year B.Sc. (Nursing) Honours Course of University of Delhi

Recognized as ‘Professional qualification’ for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Management Programmes.

6. ‘Advanced Diploma in Hindi Language Proficiency’ and ‘Diploma in Literature and Applied Hindi Linguistics’ awarded by the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra

Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Academic Programmes, wherever 10+2 is the required minimum qualification.

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2. The Academic Council’s Standing Committee has also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Academic Programmes.

(i) ‘Associate Membership Examination’ of Indian Institute of Metals, Kolkata, at par with Bachelor’s Degree for purpose of Admission to IGNOU’s Management Programmes, in the light of non-recognition of the said Examination by AICTE.

(ii) Not to give recognition to Himachal Pradesh University’s Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) as equivalent to IGNOU’s Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC).


(Srikant Mohapatra)Registrar, SRED

To1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions2. Director, DEC3. Regional Director, SSC4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU, including Sub-RCs 5. Nodal Officer, NEP6. DR, VCO2. All Officers in SRED

STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY


F.No.IG/SRE-Ex.III/Equiv./2007/March 07, 2007



Ref: (i) 5th meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 12.12.2006 (ii) 22nd meeting of the Academic Council’s Standing Committee held on 21.02.07 It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the ‘re-constituted Equivalence Committee’ at its fifth meeting held on 12.12.2006 pertaining to granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council’s Standing Committee at its 22nd meeting held on 21.12.2007 (ACSC 22.7.2). The details of such qualifications are given below:

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Qualification/Programme and the name of sister University/ Institution


1. 2. 3.1. CISCE’s (Council of Indian

School Certificate Examination) Sr. Sec. Exam. (passed with four core subjects in external examination, in addition to passing grade in the Internal Assessment in SUPW).

Recognized for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes where the eligibility criteria prescribed is 10+2 or its equivalent. However, such candidates may simultaneously pursue Sr.Sec. Exam. from NIOS in order to fulfil the condition of passing in minimum five core subjects imposed by CBSE and other State Boards of Examinations.

2. Equivalence of ‘Four year Artificer Apprenticeship Training (Electrical)’ and ‘Four year Artificier Apprentice Course in Ship Construction and Naval Architecture’ conducted by Indian Navy (INS Valsura, Jamnagar and Shipwright School, Visakhapatnam).

Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s B.Sc. and BCA Programmes also (in addition to B.A/B.Com Programmes already considered by the Equivalence Committee at its 3rd meeting held on 26.12.2005), subject to the following conditions:B.Sc.The cases of the candidates who joined the said two programmes of Indian Navy prior to Feb.2004 will be examined by the School of Sciences on case by case basis in order to bridge the short fall of the +2 level science subjects.However, candidates joined these two programmes from Feb.2004 onwards and successfully completed them will be directly admitted to B.Sc.BCACandidates have to concurrently pursue MTE-03 in the first year as per stipulation imposed for non-Maths students.

3. ‘Intermediate Examination (+2)’ conducted by Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi.

Circular No.IG/SRE-Ex.III/Equiv./2006/ dt. 25.10.06 already issued indicating the Board Code: 3601 allotted to JAC and incorporated in the Student Handbook & Prospectus-July 2007.

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1. 2. 3.4. ‘Alim (Hons.) in Urdu’

conducted by Madrasa Education Boards of various States; and the courses offered by Jamia Urdu, Aligarh and Jamia Urdu, Kashmir.

The candidates possessing the Certificates in Urdu Courses [Alim (Hons.), Adeeb Exam., Adeeb-e-Mahir, Adeeb-e-Kamil, Moslim-e-Urdu, Mahir-I-Urdu, etc.] may join IGNOU’s Bachelor’s Degree and other academic Programmes through BPP wherever the eligibility criteria prescribed is 10+2 or BPP from IGNOU.

5. Recognition of Degrees awarded by Theological Colleges

The holders of Degrees awarded by Theological Colleges may join IGNOU’s Bachelor’s Degree and other academic Programmes through BPP wherever the eligibility criteria prescribed is 10+2 or BPP from IGNOU.

6. ‘Uttar Madhyama’ awarded by U.P.Madhyamik Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow

The holders of ‘Uttar Madhyama’ from U.P. Madhyamik Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad may join IGNOU’s Bachelor’s Degree and other academic Programmes through BPP wherever the eligibility criteria prescribed is 10+2 or BPP from IGNOU.



Registrar, SREDTo1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions2. Director, DEC3. Regional Director, SSC4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU, including Sub-RCs 5. Nodal Officer, NEP6. CPRO7. DR, VCO8. All Officers in SRED



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.

Ref: (i) 6th meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 28.11.2007 (ii) 24th meeting of the Academic Council’s Standing Committee held on 17.12.07

(iii) 42nd meeting of the Academic Council held on 31.12.2007 It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the ‘re-constituted Equivalence Committee’ at its sixth meeting held on 28.11.2007 pertaining to granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU Programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council’s Standing Committee at its 24nd meeting held on 28.11.2007. The minutes of the ACSC have been approved by the Academic Council at its 42nd meeting held on 31.12.2007. The details of such qualifications are given below:

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1. 2. 3.1. Sections ‘A’ & ‘B’ Exams. of The

Institution of Engineers (India), - IEI, Kolkata

Recognized as a ‘professional qualification’ for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Management Programmes.

2. ‘International Baccalaureate Diploma’ awarded by International Baccalaureate Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes

3. Recognition of ‘Professional Degrees’ awarded by Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA), Sri Lanka.

Recognized as a ‘professional qualification’ for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Management programmes.

4. Recognition of the following degrees: (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engg. – An-Najah National Univ., Palestine.(ii)B.Sc.(Engg. Technology) – Al- Balqa Applied University, Jordan.

Recognized as equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Management Programmes and other Post-graduate programmes.

5. Recognition of ‘ALBERTA High School Diploma’ awarded by Alberta Education, Ministry of Education, Province of Alberta, Canada

Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 or its equivalent qualification for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.

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1. 2. 3.6. Recognition of ‘UTTAR MADHYAMA’

(XII Std) awarded by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi (Deemed to be University) along with its eight multi-campuses located at Allahabad, Garli (HP), Jaipur, Jammu, Lucknow, Puri, Sringeri and Trichur.


7. Recognition of Bachelor’s DIPLOMA in Journalism awarded by Uzbek State World Languages University, Tashkent.

Recognized as equivalent to the Bachelor’s Degree in the corresponding field for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.

2. Further, the Academic Council’s Standing Committee has approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee in case of recognition of B.Sc.(Honours) Degree of University of Bradford, U.K, offered in India through ‘off campus’ by IILM Institute for Higher Education, New Delhi, for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Master’s Degree Programmes and decided that in the absence of any Government policy to accredit the collaborative progammes of any accredited Foreign Universities/ Institutions offered in India through ‘Off Campus’, the candidates possessing the Degrees/Diplomas of Foreign Universities and seeking admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes be asked to submit the following at the time of admission:

(i) Transcript having information on eligibility for admission, duration of the Programme,(ii) Recognition of the Degree by AIU and other Statutory bodies like NCTE, AICTE, ICAI,

ICWAI, BCI, NCI, MCI and other similar bodies.

3. The Academic Council’s Standing Committee has also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Academic Programmes.

(i) Bachelor of Engg. in Mechanical Design and Technology awarded by the University of Northumbria.

(ii) ‘Kamil’ (3 yr. Honours) degree of Calcutta Madrasah College, Kolkata. (iii) ‘Associate Membership Examination’ of The Association of Accounting Technicians of

Sri Lanka.(iv) BBA of Belford University, USA and B.Sc(Civil Engg) of Kensington University, USA



To1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions2. Director, DEC3. Regional Director, SSC4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU, including Sub-RCs 5. Nodal Officer, NEP6. CPRO7. DR, VCO8. SPA to PVCs9. All Officers in SRED



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) VC’s approval dated 10.02.2008

In partial modification of the Notification dated 08.01.2008 cited above, it is notified that B.Sc.(Honours) Degree in Business and Management Studies of University of Bradford, an accredited University in U.K., is recognized for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Post-graduate programmes.



To1. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions2. Director, DEC3. Regional Director, SSC4. All Regional Directors of IGNOU, including Sub-RCs 5. Nodal Officer, NEP6. CPRO7. DR, VCO8. SPA to PVCs9. All Officers in SRED

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITYSTUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION


F.No.IG/SRD-R.I/Equiv./2011/ 446August 01, 2011


Sub: Equivalence/recognition granted and/or rejected to various programmes of sister Universities/Institutions for admission to IGNOU programmes – reg.

Ref: (i) 7th meeting of the Equivalence Committee held on 08.04.2011 (ii) 56th meeting of the Academic Council held on 27.05.2011. (iii) Recommendations of the Sub-committee at its meeting held on 03.06.2011 duly approved by the Vice-Chancellor on 07.06.2011.

It is notified for information of all concerned that the following recommendations made by the re-constituted Equivalence Committee at its seventh meeting held on 08.04.2011 pertaining to granting equivalence/recognition to various programmes of sister universities/institutions for admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes, have been approved by the Academic Council at its 56th meeting held on 27.05.2011. The details of such qualifications/examinations are given below:SlNo



1. 2. 3.1. Recognition of State High School

Diploma (12th Grade) awarded by Department of Education, State of Connecticut, USA

Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.

2. Recognition of “Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate” awarded by Bhutan Board of Examinations, Thimpu

Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes

3. Recognition of ‘CIMA Strategic level’ qualification regardless of the country that it is awarded.

Recognized as a ‘professional qualification’ for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Management programmes.

4. Recognition of ‘Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in Computing’ awarded by University of Portsmouth, U.K.

Recognized as equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Management Programmes and other Post-graduate programmes, subject to the condition that the duration of the course and eligibility requirements remains the same as that of Indian Universitgies.

5. Recognition of 3 year Bachelor of Arts (Defence Studies) Degree of “General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University” (KDU) Ratmalana, Sri Lanka

Recognized for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s Post-Graduate Programmes wherever the eligibility criteria is a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualification.

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1. 2. 3.6. Recognition of High School Diploma (12th

Grade) of Richmond Hill High School, New York


7. Recognition of Graduateship Examination of Indian Institute of Industrial Engg. (IIIE), Navi Mumbai.

Recognized as equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s MBA programme.

2. Further, the Academic Council approved the ATR of the 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 IGNOU’s academic programmes in the absence of any Government Policy to accredit such collaborative programmes.

3. The Academic Council also approved the recommendations of the Equivalence Committee not to accept the following Degrees/Diplomas for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Academic Programmes:

(i) 10th & +2 level Exam. conducted by Council of Secondary Education, Mohali, Punjab, a Private examining body.

(ii) “Doctor of Medicine” (Alternative Medicine) as professional qualification, awarded by Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Calcutta.

(iii) High School Diploma, i.e. GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT Tests (GED) awarded by the State of Connecticut and other examining Bodies in USA


Sd/- (Pankaj Khare)Registrar, SRD

To1. All Members of the Equivalence Committee2. All Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions3. Director, DEC4. Director, SSC/ City Centre5. All Regional Directors of IGNOU 6. CPRO7. ARD, VCO8. SPA to PVC(PRR) – with the remarks that PVC(PRR) is the Chairman of the Equivalence Committee9. SPA to all other PVCs10. All Officers in SRD/SED

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