Guide to University Recognition in India
JULY 2019
( ) ( ) ( ) Statements/ Letters/ Website links of universities that recognize the IB Diploma +
2 Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science HR College of Commerce & Economics (a liated to University of Mumbai) ITM University Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (Institute of Science Education) Indian Institute of Space and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Indian Institutes of Technology (Technical Institutes) Indian School of Design & Innovation Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology International Institute of information Technology, Hyderabad Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, (KIIT) University KREA University LNCT University MAER’s MIT Institute of design Mahatma Gandhi University Mar Athanasius College Assiociation Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal Manipal University, Jaipur National Institute Of Open Schooling Navrachana University NMIMS University Nirma University of Science & Technology O P Jindal Global University Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) Pearl Academy Podar World College - University of London Podar World College - University of Wolverhampton
3 PSG Institute of Advanced Studies Presidency University Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka RSET Trust SNDT University SRM University Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Saveetha University Shiv Nadar University Srishti Institute of Art, Design, & Technology St Xavier’s College Symbiosis International University Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women Uka Tarsadia University University of Calcutta University of Delhi University of Hyderabad University of Kerala University of Mumbai VIT University Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum Statements/ Letters of universities with IB recognition since 1989 Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi Andhra University Anna University, Madras Bangalore University Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirpalli Himachal Pradesh University Jadavpur University, Calcutta Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Kurukshetra Vishwavidalaya National Law School of India University, Bangalore
4 North Eastern Hill University, Shillong North Maharashtra University Osmania University, Hyderabad Punjab University, Chandigarh Punjabi University, Patiala Tamil Nadu Agricultural University The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore University of Allahabad University of Bombay University of Calicut University of Madras University of Poona, Pune University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Other noti cations from government organizations that recognize the IB diploma Central Board of Seconda ry Education (CBSE) ( Equivalen ce) Maharashtra Junior College Online Site Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education for Diploma Courses National Institute of Open Schooling (Transfer of credits) Recognition of quali cations and equivalence of degrees (AIU) The Admission Committee for Professional courses, Gujarat Statements of state boards that recognize the Middle Years Programme (MYP) Council for the Indian School Certi cate Examinations (CISCE) Himachal Pradesh Board of School education Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Mizoram Board of School Education National Institute of Open Schooling Punjab School Education Board
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 a liated to these universities has also grown to 37,204, as on 31st March, 2013.
University Grants Commissio n 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 Universiti es 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 speci c 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 Overview of higher education in India
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 de ned 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 rst option is to take an additional science subject as an ‘extra’ certi cate. 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 Cardi o ce (via the IB coordinator) at least 18 months prio r 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 medic ine 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/certi cates
7 Overview of higher education in India
awarded by the accredited foreign universities/educational institutions. The Division also provides information to foreigns tudents 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 quali cation 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 foran equivalence certi cate 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 IndianBoard Assessment by the Association of Indian Universities. Students having completed the MYP can apply at any school or junior college in India.
9 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 2019 to universities worldwide from schools in India.
Associa�on of Indian Universi�es Universi�es and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) 4% 3% 4% Universi�y of Mumbai 21% 4% Universi�y of Toronto 4% Universi�y of Bri�sh Columbia - Undergrad Admissions Na�onal University of Singapore 4% University of Delhi 4% King’s College London Ashoka University 5% 19% McGill University 5% Nanyang Technological University University of Hong Kong 5% University of Waterloo 5% 7% 6% Leiden University University of California - San Diego
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 Management studies 7% 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 transcriptissued after the release of results to the DP coordinator at the school.
Migration certi cate issued after IB exams in the month of May downloadable from IBIS (securewebsite 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 coordinatorfor the current exam session candidates before the results release. After results release students alumni should make the request directly through the link h�p://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/assessment-and- exams/reques�ng-transcripts/
Character Cer�ficate from school if applicable Transfer certi cate 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 30 thJune 2016,the following amendments have been done for equivalence of IB Diploma Programme Quali cations . IB Diploma/Course (Certi cate) “AIU shall accord equivalence to both the IB Diploma and the IB Diploma Course (i.e. IB Certi cate) 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 https://www.aiu.ac.in/documents/evaluation/evaluation form.pdf
15 Recognition Statement by AIU for the Middle Years Programme
16 Recognition by COBSE for the Diploma Programme 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 quali cation 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 AIU Recognition (DP Maths)
20 Sample of Migration Certi cate
Serial No:
Migration Certificate
This is to certify that candidate name, Candidate No. number of name of school, an institution a liated 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.
Stefanie Leong
Head of Development & Recognition, Asia Paci c International Baccalaureate Organization
21 Sample of Indian Transcript
IB Diploma Transcript
22 Sample of Indian Transcript
IB Diploma Indian Percentage Transcript
23 Sample of Indian Transcript
IB Diploma – Course Transcript
24 Sample of IB Diploma Transcript
IB Diploma – Indian Percentage Course Transcript
25 Sample of IB Diploma
26 Sample of IB Diploma Course Results
27 Sample of MYP Certi cate
28 Sample of MYP Course Results
29 Statements/ Letters/ Website links of universities that recognize the IB Diploma
Ahmedabad University
31
Amity University
32 Amity University
33 Amity University
34 Amity University
35 Amity University
36 Amity University
37 Amity University
38 Amity University
39 Amity University
40 Amity University
41 Amity University
42 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
43 Anant National University
44 Annapurna International School of Film + Media
45 Annapurna International School of Film + Media
46 Ashoka University
47 Ashoka University
48 Auro University
49 Auro University
50 Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
51 Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University
http://cept.ac.in/faculty-of-architecture/bachelor-of-architecture
52 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. h ttp://www.christuniversity.in/international-student-category
53 Council of Architecture
http://www.coa.gov.in/school/admission.htm
54 D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
55 Delhi Technological University
56 Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of International and Communication Technology
57 FLAME University
http://www. ame.edu.in/admissions/apply/undergraduate
58 Garodia International Centre for Learning - Mumbai
59 Goa University
60 Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University New Delhi
61 Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
62 HR College of Commerce & Economics (a liated to University of Mumbai)
http://www.hrcollege.edu/Web/Details.aspx?ID=54&SID=170&SSID=46
63 ITM University
64 Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (Institute of Science Education)
65 Indian Institute of Space and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
h�ps://www.iist.ac.in/sites/default/files/admissions/BROCHURE-2015_V1.1.pdf
66 Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
67 Indian Institute of Technology (Technical Institutes)
http://jeemain.nic.in/webinfo/pdf/JEE_Main_Bulletin%202015.pdf
68 Indian School of Design & Innovation
69 Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology
70 International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
71 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Techonology, (KIIT) University
72 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Techonology, (KIIT) University
73 KREA University
74 LNCT University
75 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. h ttp://www.mitid.edu.in/admissions-graduate-diploma-programme.html
76 Mahatma Gandhi University
77 Mar Athanasius College Association
78 Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is synonymous with excellence in higher education, o ering Under Graduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG), Super Speciality (SS) and PhD degree, with 300+ programs under 23 di erent streams, through 25+ institutions/departments. 33,000+ students from 65+di erent 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 sta , 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 re ect the latest trends and developments in higher education.
MAHE o ers various Under Graduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG) & Super Speciality (SS) programs through its constituent units, classi ed into 23 di erent 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 issynonymous 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 / certi cate quali cations for the various Under Graduate (UG) programs. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi has recognized IB quali cation as equivalent to the 10+2 of India.
Click here to know more about the IB quali cation eligibilit y
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Email [email protected] for any clari cations
Aspirants can now apply online at https://apply.manipal.edu
79 Manipal University, Jaipur
h�ps://jaipur.manipal.edu/muj/admission/indian-students/who-can-apply.html
80 National Institute of Open Schooling
81 Navrachana University
82 NMIMS University
http://science.nmims.edu/academics/programs/bsc-applied-statistics-and-analytics/
83 Nirma University of Science & Technology
84 O P Jindal Global University
h�p://www.jgls.edu.in/content/informa�on-overseas-applicants
85 Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)
h�p://www.sls.pdpu.ac.in/pdf/ba-admission-policy-2015.pdf
86 Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)
87 Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)
88 Pearl Academy
89 Podar World College - University of London
90 Podar World College - University of Wolverhampton
91 PSG Institute of Advanced Studies
92 Presidency University
93 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
94 Rajasthani Sammelan Education Trust (RSET)
95 SNDT University
h�p://sndt.ac.in/downloads.htm
96 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
97 Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
98 Saveetha University
h�p://www.saveetha.com/admissions/
99 Shiv Nadar University
100 Shiv Nadar University
101 Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology
102 St Xavier’s College
h�p://xaviers.edu/main/indexphp/bapec
103 Symbiosis International University
104 Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women
105 Uka Tarsadia University
106 University of Calcutta
107 University of Delhi
http://www.du.ac.in/du/uploads/Admissions/2015/ug/27-5-2015-ug.pd f
108 University of Hyderabad
109 University of Kerala
110 University of Mumbai
The University of Mumbai accepts IB students with Predicted grades. Due to the late release date of the nal results from the I.B. o ce in Geneva, Switzerland, students are eligible to apply onthe basis of their provisional grades issued by their respective schools.
h�p://archive.mu.ac.in/4Instru.%20foreg.%20Stud..pdf
111 University of Mumbai
112 University of Mumbai
113 University of Mumbai
114 University of Mumbai
115 VIT University
http://www.vit.ac.in/Admissions/eligibilityandprocedure/eligibility.asp- Vellore
116 VIT University
h�p://chennai.vit.ac.in/eligibility - Chennai
117 Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum
118 Statements/ Letters of universities with IB recognition since 1989
111 Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
120 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
121 Andhra University
122 Anna University, Madras
123 Bangalore University
124 Bharathidasan University, Tirucirpalli
125 Himachal Pradesh University
126 Jadavpur University, Calcutta
127 Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
128 Kurukshetra Vishwavidalaya
129 National Law School of India University, Bangalore
130 North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
131 North Maharashtra University
132 Osmania University, Hyderabad
133 Punjab University, Chandigarh
134 Punjabi University, Patiala
135 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
136 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
137 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
138 University of Allahabad
139 University of Bombay
140 University of Calicut
141 University of Madras
142 University of Poona, Pune
143 University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
144 Other noti cations from government organizations that recognize the IB diploma Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (Equivalence)
http://cbse.nic.in/examin~1/CBSE-Examination%20by%20Law%20Book_2013.p d f
146 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (Equivalence)
147 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (Equivalence)
148 Maharashtra Junior College Online Site
The Interna�onal Baccalaureate (IB) is now listed as an equivalent examina�on board for Year 10 in the School Educa�on and Sports Department Admissions Portal under the Government of Maharashtra. MYP students who are op�ng to proceed to the Junior College’s Year 11 qualifica�on can now choose the IB as the equivalent of the local board’s Year 10.
https://mumbai.11thadmission.net
149 Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education for Diploma Courses
150 National Institute of Open Schooling (Transfer of credits)
151 National Institute of Open Schooling (Transfer of credits)
152 Recognition of quali cations and equivalence of degrees (AIU)
http://www.aiuweb.org/Evaluation/evaluation.asp
153 Recognition of quali cations and equivalence of degrees (AIU)
154 Recognition of quali cations and equivalence of degrees (AIU)
155 The Admission Committee for Professional courses, Gujarat
http://www.jacpcldce.ac.in/be.asp
156 Statements of state boards that recognize the Middle Years Programme Council for the Indian School Certi cate Examinations (CISE)
158 Himachal Pradesh Board of School education
159 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
160 Mizoram Board of School Education
161 National Institute of Open Schooling
162 Punjab School Education Board
163