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Key points:
- UGC notified the Recognition and Grant of Equivalence to Qualifications Obtained from Foreign Educational Institutions Regulations, 2025.
- Purpose: To provide equivalence certificates for foreign degrees/diplomas, making them comparable to Indian qualifications for higher education, research, and employment.
- Scope: Applies to all UGC-recognised institutions but excludes regulated fields like medicine, pharmacy, nursing, law, and architecture.
- Inclusions:
- Now includes online and distance learning qualifications (updated from draft).
- Not required for qualifications under UGC-approved twinning/joint/dual degrees or foreign campuses in India.
- Conditions for Equivalence:
- Institution must be legally recognised in its home country.
- Programme admission requirements must be similar to Indian standards.
- Offshore campus degrees are also valid if compliant with both local and parent country laws.
- School Qualifications: Foreign school education (minimum 12 years) also covered for admission to Indian undergraduate programs.
- Application Process:
- UGC to manage an online portal for applications.
- The expert committee to decide within 10 working days.
- Final decision within 15 days; re-review option available.
Why in News?
- UGC has notified the Recognition and Grant of Equivalence to Qualifications Obtained from Foreign Educational Institutions Regulations, 2025, under which it will issue equivalence certificates for foreign degrees.
