The International Baccalaureate

Guide to university recognition in India February 2019

1

This aim of this booklet is to provide an overview of university recognition in India with statements and website links of universities in India with updated polices. This is a guide for all stakeholders to understand the recognition landscape in India. As higher education institutions in the India respond to the growth of the IB, the booklet will be updated on a regular basis.

Introduction

Recognition of the IB Programmes in India ...... 9 Transcripts request analysis from schools in India and Indian universities ...... 10 Documents required for admission to Indian Universities ...... 12 Appendices ...... 13 Recognition statement by AIU for the Diploma Programme (1983) ...... 13 Recognition statement by AIU for the Diploma Programme (2010) ...... 14 New Equivalence Policy for the IB Diploma Programme by AIU (2016) ...... 15 Recognition Statement by AIU for the Middle Years Programme ...... 16 Recognition by COBSE for the Diploma Programme ...... 17 Recognition by COBSE for the Middle years Programme ...... 18 Suggested Conversion for Higher Education for students applying to Indian Universities ...... 19 Sample of Migration certificate ...... 20 Sample of Indian Transcript ...... 21 Statements/ Letters/ Website links of universities that recognize the IB Diploma ...... 25 Ahmedabad University...... 26 Amity University ...... 27 Annapurna International School of Film + Media ...... 38 Ashoka University ...... 40 Auro University ...... 42 Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani ...... 44 Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University ...... 45 Christ University, Bangalore ...... 46 Council of Architecture ...... 47 D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune ...... 48 Delhi Technological University ...... 49 Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology ...... 50 FLAME University ...... 51 Garodia International Centre for Learning – Mumbai ...... 52 Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi ...... 53

2

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science ...... 54 HR College of Commerce & Economics (affiliated to University of Mumbai) ...... 55 Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (Institute of Science Education) ...... 57 Indian Institute of Space and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram ...... 58 Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research ...... 59 Indian Institutes of Technology (Technical Institutes) ...... 60 Indian School of Design & Innovation ...... 61 Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology ...... 62 International Institute of information Technology, Hyderabad ...... 63 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, (KIIT) University ...... 64 KREA University ...... 66 Lady Sri Ram College (affiliated to University of Delhi) ...... 67 MAER's MIT Institute of design ...... 68 Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal ...... 69 Manipal University, Jaipur ...... 70 National Institute Of Open Schooling ...... 71 NMIMS University ...... 72 Nirma University of Science & Technology ...... 73 O P Jindal Global University ...... 74 Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) ...... 75 Pearl Academy ...... 78 Presidency University ...... 79 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka ...... 80 SNDT University ...... 81 SRM University ...... 82 Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences ...... 83 Saveetha University ...... 84 Shiv Nadar University ...... 85 Srishti Institute of Art, Design, & Technology ...... 87 St Xavier’s College ...... 88 Symbiosis International University ...... 89 Uka Tarsadia University ...... 90 University of Calcutta ...... 91 University of Delhi ...... 92 University of Hyderabad ...... 93

3

University of Kerala ...... 94 University of Mumbai ...... 95 VIT University ...... 100 Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum ...... 102 Statements/ Letters of universities with IB recognition since 1989 ...... 103 Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh ...... 104 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi ...... 105 Andhra University ...... 106 Anna University, Madras...... 107 Bangalore University ...... 108 Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirpalli ...... 109 Himachal Pradesh University ...... 110 Jadavpur University, Calcutta ...... 111 Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi ...... 112 Kurukshetra Vishwavidalaya ...... 113 National Law School of India University, Bangalore ...... 114 North Eastern Hill University, Shillong ...... 115 North Maharashtra University ...... 116 Osmania University, Hyderabad ...... 117 Punjab University, Chandigarh ...... 118 Punjabi University, Patiala ...... 119 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University ...... 120 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda...... 121 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore ...... 122 University of Allahabad ...... 123 University of Bombay ...... 124 University of Calicut ...... 125 University of Madras ...... 126 University of Poona, Pune...... 127 University of Rajasthan, Jaipur ...... 128 Other notifications from government organizations that recognize the IB diploma ... 129 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) ( Equivalence) ...... 130 Maharashtra Junior College Online Site ...... 133 Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education for Diploma Courses ...... 134 National Institute of Open Schooling (Transfer of credits) ...... 135

4

Recognition of qualifications and equivalence of degrees (AIU)...... 137 The Admission Committee for Professional courses, Gujarat ...... 140 Statements of state boards that recognize the Middle Years Programme (MYP) ...... 141 Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) ...... 142 Himachal Pradesh Board of School education ...... 143 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ...... 144 Mizoram Board of School Education ...... 145 National Institute of Open Schooling ...... 146 Punjab School Education Board ...... 147

5

Overview of higher education in India

In India, "University" means a University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act or a State Act and includes any such institution as may, in consultation with the University concerned, be recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in accordance with the regulations made in this regard under the UGC Act, 1956.

At present, the main categories of University/University-level Institutions are:

• Central University • State University • Private University • Deemed-to-be University • Institution of National Importance • Institutions under State Legislature Act

There are 45 Central Universities, 318 State Universities, 185 State Private universities, 129 Deemed to be Universities, 51 Institutions of National Importance, and 4 institutions established under various State legislations. The number of colleges affiliated to these universities has also grown to 37,204, as on 31st March, 2013.

University Grants Commission

The UGC is responsible for providing funds, coordination, determination and maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education in India. It also serves as a vital link between the Union and state governments and institutions of higher learning and advises the Central and State governments on the measures necessary for improvement of university education. The universities in India are granted recognition by UGC in accordance with the regulations made under the UGC Act, 1956. Before enrolling to a university, students must check the recognition status of the university.

Applying to Indian Universities Entry to undergraduate courses is based on the performance in grade 12 examination and/or entrance test. Entry requirements vary from university to university and course to course. Prior to commencing the DP, students and parents must be familiar with the required subject combinations and levels for the student's future career path; this should ensure students' eligibility for particular professional courses. A student interested in studying an undergraduate course must make direct contact with the college or university he or she would like to attend to check specific course and entry requirements.

Most of the professional institutes in India today prefer to conduct entrance exams for selecting candidates. The entrance tests are in the month of April/May or June. While some institutes participate in a common entrance exam, others may conduct their own individual entrance exams. It is important to check the application deadline for each institution, as deadlines may vary. A number of universities in India accept students provisionally on the basis of predicted grades. Please talk to your school college counsellor or the IBDP coordinator to help you with the admission process.

6

Engineering Admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs at NITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions is based on the performance in the Grade 12/equivalent qualifying Examination and in the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main).

For admission into IITs, the top 150, 000 candidates who qualify the JEE (MAIN) exam appear for JEE (Advanced). Admissions is based only on category-wise All India Rank (AIR) in JEE (Advanced), subject to conditions as defined in JEE (Advanced) website.

A number of universities conduct their own entrance tests as well, students should refer to the university website for the most up to date information.

Medicine

There is a requirement to study three sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) for studying medicine in India. The IB gives permission to students to take the three sciences. Students can explore two options; the first option is to take an additional science subject as an ‘extra’ certificate. Although this will come with extra work, the overall score for this extra course will not count towards the IB diploma score, and therefore the utility of taking the extra course is simply to satisfy the entrance requirements for the university requiring three sciences. The second option is to apply for a non-regular IB diploma, thus allowing three sciences to be completed, usually in lieu of a group 3 (Individuals and societies) subject. A candidate may be authorized to take a non-regular diploma only if the proposed higher education course allows no other alternative. The student must contact the IB coordinator at the school to proceed with this request. Please note that this request must be submitted to the IB Cardiff office (via the IB coordinator) at least 18 months prior to the examinations. Taking three sciences only helps meet the minimum entry requirements for studying Medicine in most colleges, students often will have to sit the entrance test which may require additional tutorials.

Admission to medicine is based on the entrance test, the All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test (AIPMT) for the 15% merit positions in the Medical/Dental Colleges of India. There are also State Governments/Universities/Institutions voluntarily participating in the All India Pre- Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test. A number of universities conduct their own entrance test. Students should check the university websites for details on the entrance tests required.

Accreditation National Assessment and Accreditation Council, was established by the University Grants Commission to evaluate the quality of higher education in India. In addition to that, Professional councils are responsible for recognition of courses, promotion of professional institutions and providing grants to undergraduate programmes and various awards. There are 15 professional councils in India including All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) which recognizes technical education in India and Medical Council of India (MCI) recognizes Medical education in India amongst others. Before enrolling for a professional course, students must check if the institute has the relevant accreditation.

Evaluation of Foreign Degrees The Association of Indian Universities is a society which promotes universities activities. The Evaluation division of AIU is responsible for the work relating to equivalence of degrees/certificates

7

awarded by the accredited foreign universities/educational institutions. The Division also provides information to foreign students to facilitate their admission in Universities/other educational Institutions in the country.

Please note: Before enrolling to a university, students must check the recognition status of the university.

Source: http://mhrd.gov.in/; http://www.ugc.ac.in/

8

Recognition of the IB Programmes in India

Since 1983 International Baccalaureate Diploma has been recognized by the Association of Indian universities as an entry qualification to all universities in India. With the requirement for percentage conversion by universities in India, students applying to Indian universities receive a transcript with IB grades and suggested percentages. In order to receive Indian Transcripts, students must notify their Diploma Programme (DP) coordinator of their plan to apply to an Indian university. The coordinator will then submit the request using the Request for results service on IBIS (secure website for IB coordinators).

Students applying to Indian Universities can apply for an equivalence certificate from AIU upon release of their results, or apply directly to the eligibility department of the university they wish to attend.

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme has also been given equivalence with grade 10 of an Indian Board Assessment by the Association of Indian Universities. Students having completed the MYP can apply for admission for higher studies in any school or college in India

9

Transcripts request analysis from schools in India and Indian universities

Proportion of transcript requests to countries for schools in India.

1%1% 1% 1% 2% 4% INDIA UNITED STATES 8% UNITED KINGDOM 45% CANADA SINGAPORE 15% AUSTRALIA HONG KONG NETHERLANDS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 23% GERMANY

Top 15 destinations in May 2018 to universities worldwide from schools in India.

Association of Indian Universities 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% University of Mumbai 2% 2% Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) University of Delhi 3% 32% 3% University of British Columbia - Undergrad Admissions University of Toronto

4% SVKM's NMIMS University

National University of Singapore 5% Ashoka University

Podar World College

5% Nanyang Technological University

Christ University

Narsee Monjee Institute of 11% Management studies University of Warwick

23% University of Waterloo

10

Top 15 Indian universities destinations in 2018

1% 1% 1% 1% Association of Indian Universities 1% University of Mumbai 1% 2% 2% University of Delhi 2% SVKM's NMIMS University 3% Ashoka University

3% Podar World College

4% Christ University 43% Narsee Monjee Institute of 7% Management studies Amity University - Noida

FLAME - Foundation for Liberal And Management Education Manipal University

O.P. Jindal Global University

Gujarat University 28% University of Pune

Symbiosis International University (SIU) - Pune

11

Documents required for admission to Indian Universities

Indian percentage transcript issued after the release of results to the DP coordinator at the school.

Migration certificate issued after IB exams in the month of May downloadable from IBIS (secure website for IB coordinators).

Important to Note: For students to get the documents from the IB, a request for an Indian transcript should be made through IBIS by the Diploma coordinator for the current exam session candidates before the results release. After results release students alumni should make the request directly through the link http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/assessment-and- exams/requesting-transcripts/ Character Certificate from school if applicable

Transfer certificate from School if applicable

Note: Since admission to most colleges in India take place much before the results are released, it may help students to take a copy of Association of Indian universities recognition statement, a copy of the recognition statement of the university if available, a letter from the stating the date of results release. Students must also take a copy of predicted grades with past performance in a sealed envelope for universities

12

Appendices

Recognition statement by AIU for the Diploma Programme (1983)

13

Recognition statement by AIU for the Diploma Programme (2010)

14

New Equivalence Policy for the IB Diploma Programme by AIU (2016)

Following the meeting of the AIU’s Governing Council on 30th June 2016, the following amendments have been done for equivalence of IB Diploma Programme Qualifications.

IB Diploma/Course (Certificate) “AIU shall accord equivalence to both the IB Diploma and the IB Diploma Course (i.e. IB Certificate) provided that a student has secured a minimum of 24 credits and has passed a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL)”

The amendment can also be downloaded from http://www.aiu.ac.in/Evaluation/Ammendments%20%20Equivalence.pdf

15

Recognition Statement by AIU for the Middle Years Programme

16

Recognition by COBSE for the Diploma Programme

17

Recognition by COBSE for the Middle years Programme

18

Suggested Conversion for Higher Education for students applying to Indian Universities

International Baccalaureate Diploma has been recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as an entry qualification to all universities in India. With the requirement for percentage conversion by universities in India, students applying to Indian universities receive a transcript with IB grades and percentages within 1 working day from the release of results for the May and November session exams. The table below provides the range of IB grades to percentage scores. Universities in India ask for percentage conversion of the predicted grade transcript as well at the time of admission, schools may use this suggested conversion for calculating the equivalent marks on a scale of 1-100 by giving the midpoint of the range indicated for a particular grade.

IB Grade to Marks Scheme

IB Grade Indian Equivalent Marks

From To

7 96 100

6 83 95

5 70 82

4 56 69

3 41 55

2 21 40

1 1 20

19

Sample of Migration certificate

Serial No:

Migration Certificate

This is to certify that candidate name, Candidate No. number of name of school, an institution affiliated to the International Baccalaureate Organization Geneva, Switzerland has appeared for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme examination (Grade 11 & 12) in May 2015.

The International Baccalaureate Organization has no objection in him/ her joining any College or University in India or appear for the examination of any Board.

Ian Chambers Director, Asia Pacific International Baccalaureate Organization

20

Sample of Indian Transcript IB Diploma Transcript

21

IB Diploma Indian Percentage Transcript

22

IB Diploma – Course Transcript

23

IB Diploma – Indian Percentage Course Transcript

24

Statements/ Letters/ Website links of universities that recognize the IB Diploma

25

Ahmedabad University

26

Amity University

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

Annapurna International School of Film + Media

38

39

Ashoka University

40

41

Auro University

42

43

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

44

Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University http://cept.ac.in/faculty-of-architecture/bachelor-of-architecture

45

Christ University, Bangalore Christ University welcomes International Baccalaureate® (IB) students to apply to their undergraduate programmes. Admission to all programmes is based on academic achievement and Christ University Selection Process.

http://www.christuniversity.in/international-student-category

46

Council of Architecture http://www.coa.gov.in/school/admission.htm

47

D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

48

Delhi Technological University

49

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology

50

FLAME University http://www.flame.edu.in/admissions/apply/undergraduate

51

Garodia International Centre for Learning – Mumbai

52

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi

53

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

54

HR College of Commerce & Economics (affiliated to University of Mumbai) 55

http://www.hrcollege.edu/Web/Details.aspx?ID=54&SID=170&SSID=46

56

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (Institute of Science Education)

57

Indian Institute of Space and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

https://www.iist.ac.in/sites/default/files/admissions/BROCHURE-2015_V1.1.pdf

58

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

59

Indian Institutes of Technology (Technical Institutes) http://jeemain.nic.in/webinfo/pdf/JEE_Main_Bulletin%202015.pdf

60

Indian School of Design & Innovation

61

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology

62

International Institute of information Technology, Hyderabad

63

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, (KIIT) University

64

65

KREA University

66

Lady Sri Ram College (affiliated to University of Delhi) The college accepts applications from IB students. Students are accepted on predicted grades provisionally subject to merit, vacancies for the course selected. http://lsr.edu.in/faqs.asp

67

MAER's MIT Institute of design The IB Diploma has been recognised as equivalent to the + 2 stage of an Indian Board. Refer to the website for more details. http://www.mitid.edu.in/admissions-graduate-diploma-programme.html

68

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is synonymous with excellence in higher education, offering Under Graduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG), Super Speciality (SS) and PhD degree, with 300+ programs under 23 different streams, through 25+ institutions/departments. 33,000+ students from 65+ different nations live, learn and play in the sprawling University town thus making Manipal a global cosmopolitan destination for multi-disciplinary education. It has 2500+ faculty and 10,000+ support and service staff, who cater to the various professional institutions in Health sciences, Engineering, Management, Communication and Humanities which dot the Wi-Fi-enabled campus. Every institute has world class facilities and pedagogy, which are constantly reviewed and upgraded to reflect the latest trends and developments in higher education.

MAHE offers various Under Graduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG) & Super Speciality (SS) programs through its constituent units, classified into 23 different streams: Allied Health Sciences, Allied Hospitatility Studies, Architecture & Design, Arts & Humanities, Atomic & Molecular Physics, Basic & Advanced Sciences, Computer Applications, Dentistry, Engineering, European Studies & Foreign Languages, Geopolitics, Hotel Management & Culinary Arts, Information Science, Library Science, Life Science, Medicine, Media & Communication, Management, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Statistics

With the recent prestigious Institute of Eminence (IOE) status by Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), Govt of India (GOI), MAHE is synonymous with excellence in higher education. It is also the only university in India that has more than 5 institutes ranked by NIRF, MHRD, GOI.

MAHE admits students with International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma / certificate qualifications for the various Under Graduate (UG) programs. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi has recognized IB qualification as equivalent to the 10+2 of India.

Click here to know more about the IB qualification eligibility

Click here to know more about the Eligibility & Admission process

Email [email protected] for any clarifications

Aspirants can now apply online at https://apply.manipal.edu

69

Manipal University, Jaipur

https://jaipur.manipal.edu/muj/admission/indian-students/who-can-apply.html

70

National Institute Of Open Schooling

71

NMIMS University http://science.nmims.edu/academics/programs/bsc-applied-statistics-and-analytics/

72

Nirma University of Science & Technology

73

O P Jindal Global University http://www.jgls.edu.in/content/information-overseas-applicants

74

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) http://www.sls.pdpu.ac.in/pdf/ba-admission-policy-2015.pdf

75

76

77

Pearl Academy

78

Presidency University

79

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

80

SNDT University http://sndt.ac.in/downloads.htm

81

SRM University The IB Diploma has been recognised as equivalent to the + 2 stage of an Indian Board. Refer to the website for more details. http://admissions.srmuniv.ac.in/admissions_international/eligibility/overview

82

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

83

Saveetha University http://www.saveetha.com/admissions/

84

Shiv Nadar University

85

86

Srishti Institute of Art, Design, & Technology

87

St Xavier’s College http://xaviers.edu/main/indexphp/bapec

88

Symbiosis International University

89

Uka Tarsadia University

90

University of Calcutta

91

University of Delhi http://www.du.ac.in/du/uploads/Admissions/2015/ug/27-5-2015-ug.pdf

92

University of Hyderabad

93

University of Kerala

94

University of Mumbai

The University of Mumbai accepts IB students with Predicted grades. Due to the late release date of the final results from the I.B. office in Geneva, Switzerland, students are eligible to apply on the basis of their provisional grades issued by their respective schools. http://archive.mu.ac.in/4Instru.%20foreg.%20Stud..pdf

95

96

97

98

99

VIT University http://www.vit.ac.in/Admissions/eligibilityandprocedure/eligibility.asp - Vellore

100

http://chennai.vit.ac.in/eligibility - Chennai

101

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum

102

Statements/ Letters of universities with IB recognition since 1989

103

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

104

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

105

Andhra University

106

Anna University, Madras

107

Bangalore University

108

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirpalli

109

Himachal Pradesh University

110

Jadavpur University, Calcutta

111

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

112

Kurukshetra Vishwavidalaya

113

National Law School of India University, Bangalore

114

North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

115

North Maharashtra University

116

Osmania University, Hyderabad

117

Punjab University, Chandigarh

118

Punjabi University, Patiala

119

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

120

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

121

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

122

University of Allahabad

123

University of Bombay

124

University of Calicut

125

University of Madras

126

University of Poona, Pune

127

University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

128

Other notifications from government organizations that recognize the IB diploma

129

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) ( Equivalence)

http://cbse.nic.in/examin~1/CBSE-Examination%20by%20Law%20Book_2013.pdf

130

131

132

Maharashtra Junior College Online Site The International Baccalaureate (IB) is now listed as an equivalent examination board for Year 10 in the School Education and Sports Department Admissions Portal under the Government of Maharashtra.

MYP students who are opting to proceed to the Junior College’s Year 11 qualification can now choose the IB as the equivalent of the local board’s Year 10.

https://mumbai.11thadmission.net

133

Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education for Diploma Courses

134

National Institute of Open Schooling (Transfer of credits)

135

136

Recognition of qualifications and equivalence of degrees (AIU) http://www.aiuweb.org/Evaluation/evaluation.asp

137

138

139

The Admission Committee for Professional courses, Gujarat http://www.jacpcldce.ac.in/be.asp

140

Statements of state boards that recognize the Middle Years Programme

141

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

142

Himachal Pradesh Board of School education

143

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education

.

144

Mizoram Board of School Education

145

National Institute of Open Schooling

146

Punjab School Education Board

147