IGNOU

SRD
(Equivalence Cell)
10th May, 2019

Status of Equivalence/Recognition to programmes accorded by IGNOU at a Glance

Sr Name of Recognition Name of qualification Equivalence/recognition Notification dt.

No. Institution Status granted
1. Aeronautical Recognised “Associate Equivalent to graduation 17 May, 2005
Society of India, Membership for admission to
New Delhi Examination (Section Management
A and B)” of Programmes
Aeronautical Society
of India, New Delhi
2. Afghanistan, Board Not Diploma awarded by Not recognised for 17 May, 2005
of Exam recognised Board of Examination BA/BCom of IGNOU.
Commission Commission of Swiss Such students may pursue
Aid for Afgans BPP.
3. Al- Balqa Applied Recognised B.Sc.(Engg. Recognized as equivalent 8 Jan, 2008
University, Jordan Technology) – Al- to Bachelor‟s Degree for
Balqa Applied purposes of admission to
University, Jordan. IGNOU‟s Management
Programmes and other
Post-graduate
programmes.
4. All Boards/ Not Old pattern of Higher Not recognised as 1 April, 2015
Universities recognised Secondary Part-II and equivalent to 10+2 for
Intermediate/Pre- direct admission to
University (PUC) Undergraduate
[10+1, i.e. 11 years of programmes. The holders
schooling] of such qualification may
join IGNOU‟s
Undergraduate
programmes (non-formal
stream) through
Bachelor‟s Preparatory
Programme (BPP).
5. All Indian Council Not 2 year Diploma in Not recognised for 4 March, 2006
for Paramedical Recognised Medical Laboratory purpose of admission to
Education, New Technician IGNOU‟s academic
Delhi. programmes
6. All Institutions Recognised Students passing +2 Eligible for admission to 17 May, 2005
examination from the BDP
Vocational Stream (B.A/B.Com/BSW/BTS)
7. All Universities Recognised Bachelor Degree Such candidates are 4 March, 2006
(non-formal stream) holders under non- eligible to seek admission
formal stream 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.
8. All Universities Recognised „One sitting Equivalent to Bachelor‟s 4 March, 2006
(One sitting) B.A/B.Com Degree of Degree for purpose of
all the Indian admission to Post-
Universities graduate Programmes,

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Sr Name of Recognition Name of qualification Equivalence/recognition Notification dt.
No. Institution Status granted
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.
9. All Universities Not Master‟s Degree Not recognised for 4 March, 2006
(Masters without Recognised awarded, without first purpose of admission to
First Degree) degree, by the Open IGNOU‟s academic
Universities and the programmes
Directorate of Distance
Education of different
Universities in the
country.
10. All Universities Recognised Acceptance of 2 year Henceforth 2 year 18 Sept., 2012
10+2+2 stream B.A/B.Com/B.Sc. pass B.A/B.Com/B.Sc. pass
degree (10+2+2 degree (10+2+2 stream)
stream) and other and other similar degree
similar degree courses courses, including those
for admission to students who have
IGNOU‟s Master‟s registered for the 2 year
Degree programmes Degree prog. up to the
with a rider. year 1996 and have
completed their Degree
up to the year 1998-99,
would be accepted for
admission to Post-
graduate programmes;
provided such candidates
have undergone one year
Bridge course.
11. All Universities Recognised First degree awarded First degree awarded 27 August, 2015
(First degree) prior to June 4, 1986 prior to June 4, 1986
irrespective of the
duration shall be treated
at par with the 3 year
degree course for all
purposes including
admission to a Masters
degree programme
12. Andhra University Recognised One sitting BA degree Recognised for admission 29 Jan., 2013
(One sitting) to IGNOU‟s Post-
graduate programmes,
subject to the condition
that the students have
registered for the
programme up to the year
1995-96 and passed up to
1998-99. Besides, such
students should have a
gap of two year after +2
before they have
registered themselves for
„One sitting BA degree‟
(i.e. +12 completed on or
before 1993).

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No. Institution Status granted
13. Andhra University, Recognised „One sitting B.A. Equivalent to Bachelor‟s 26 July, 2005
Vishakhapatnam Degree of Andhra Degree for purpose of
(one sitting) University, admission to Post-
Vishakhapatnam. 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.
14. Babasaheb Recognised CIC of Babasaheb Equivalent to IGNOU‟s 17 May, 2005
Ambedkar Open Ambedkar Open CIC for admission to
University, University, BCA/MCA
Ahmedabad Ahmedabad
15. Belford University, Not BBA Not recognised for 8 Jan, 2008
USA recognised admission to IGNOU
programmes
16. Bhutan Board of Recognised Recognition of Recognized as equivalent 1 Aug, 2011
Examinations, “Bhutan Higher to 10+2 for purposes of
Thimphu Secondary Education admission to IGNOU‟s
Certificate” awarded academic programmes
by Bhutan Board of
Examinations,
Thimphu
17. Board of Adult Not Matriculation of Not recognised for 4 March, 2006
Education, Delhi Recognised Board of Adult purpose of admission to
Education, Delhi, and IGNOU‟s academic
further qualification(s) programmes
acquired based on this
Matriculation
18. Board of Technical Not 3(three) year Diploma Not recognised as 7 Nov., 2013
Education and recognised (after 12th Std) equivalent to a First
Industrial Training Degree for purposes of
Institutes admission to IGNOU‟s
Master‟s Degree
programmes
19. Board of Vocational Recognised Recognition of 12 year 12 year Vocational 18 Sept., 2012
Higher Secondary Vocational Higher Higher Secondary
Education, Kerala Secondary Certificate Certificate of Board of
of Board of Vocational Vocational Higher
Higher Secondary Secondary Education,
Education, Kerala. Kerala, with minimum
5(five) core subjects, in
addition to vocational
courses, is recognized as
equivalent to +2 for
purposes of direct
admission to IGNOU‟s
Under-graduate
Programmes.
20. Boards/Universities Recognised All the Examinations, 10+2 or its equivalent for 17 May, 2005
established by law irrespective of purpose of admission to
terminology, such as BDP (10+2 stream).
Hr. Secondary (min. 12
yrs. of Schooling), Sr.
Secondary,
Intermediate, Pre-

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No. Institution Status granted
University, Bridge
Course etc. conducted
by Boards/Universities
established by law
21. Calcutta Madrasah Not Kamil (3 yr. Honours) Not recognised for 8 Jan, 2008
College, Kolkata recognised degree admission to IGNOU
programmes
22. Central Institute of Recognised Advanced Diploma in Recognized as equivalent 11 July, 2006
Hindi, Agra Hindi Language to 10+2 for purpose of
Proficiency and admission to IGNOU‟s
„Diploma in Literature Academic Programmes,
and Applied Hindi wherever 10+2 is the
Linguistics awarded required minimum
by the Central Institute qualification.
of Hindi, Agra
23. Central Institute of Not All Examinations Not recognised for 27 May, 2016
Open Schooling recognised admission to IGNOU
Uttar Pradesh programmes
(CIOSUP),
Lucknow
24. Chartered Institute Recognised Recognition of CIMA Recognized as a 1 Aug, 2011
of Management Strategic level professional qualification
Accountants qualification regardless for purposes of admission
(CIMA), London of the country that it is to IGNOU‟s
awarded. Management
programmes.
25. Chartered Institute Recognised Recognition of Recognized as a 8 Jan, 2008
of Management Professional Degrees professional qualification
Accountants awarded by Chartered for purposes of admission
(CIMA), Sri Lanka Institute of to IGNOU‟s
Management Management
Accountants (CIMA), programmes.
Sri Lanka.
26. CLONLARA Recognised Recognition of 12 year 12 year High School 18 Sept., 2012
School, Michigan, High School Diploma Diploma awarded by
USA awarded by CLONLARA School,
CLONLARA School, Michigan, USA, is
Michigan, USA, for recognized as equivalent
purposes of admission to 10+2 for purposes of
to IGNOU‟s Under- admission to IGNOU‟s
graduate programmes. Under-graduate
programmes. Besides, the
High School Diploma of
12 year duration awarded
by various Schools in
USA that are accredited
by the North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools, USA (an
Accreditation Institution
in the State of New York,
USA) is also recognized
as equivalent to 10+2 for
purposes of higher
studies in IGNOU.
27. College of Military Recognised The Engg. Degree Equivalent to graduation 17 May, 2005
Engineering, Pune Course Exam. in the for purpose of admission
corresponding option to PG Programmes where

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Sr Name of Recognition Name of qualification Equivalence/recognition Notification dt.
No. Institution Status granted
(Electrical, Mechanical the minimum eligibility
& Civil) conducted by criteria is a Bachelor‟s
the College of Military degree.
Engineering, Pune.
28. Council of Indian Recognised CISCE s (Council of Recognized for purposes 7 March, 2007
School Certificate Indian School of admission to IGNOU‟s
Examination Certificate academic programmes
Examination) Sr. Sec. where the eligibility
Exam. (passed with criteria prescribed is
four core subjects in 10+2 or its equivalent.
external examination, However, such
in addition to passing candidates may
grade in the Internal simultaneously pursue
Assessment in SUPW). 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.
29. Council of Not 10th & +2 level Exam. Not recognised for 1 Aug, 2011
Secondary Recognised admission to IGNOU
Education, Mohali programmes
30. D.C. Patel School Recognised Recognition of 5 (five) Recognized as equivalent 27 May, 2016
of Architecture, year Diploma in to B.Arch for purposes of
Vallabh Vidya Architecture awarded admission to IGNOU s
Nagar, Gujarat by D.C. Patel School Master s Degree
of Architecture, programmes.
Vallabh Vidya Nagar,
Gujarat, from 1985
onwards as equivalent
to B.Arch for purposes
of admission to
IGNOU s Master s
Degree programmes.
31. Dakshina Bharat Recognised Dakshina Bharat Hindi The Degrees awarded by 4 March, 2006
Hindi Prachar Prachar Sabha, Dakshina Bharat Hindi
Sabha, Chennai Chennai 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 .
32. Department of Recognised Recognition of State Recognized as equivalent 1 Aug, 2011
Education, State of High School Diploma to 10+2 for purposes of
Connecticut, USA (12th Grade) awarded admission to IGNOU‟s
by Department of academic programmes.
Education, State of
Connecticut, USA

33. Directorate General Not CERTIFICATE OF Not recognised for 1 April, 2015
of Shipping recognised COMPETENCY as admission to IGNOU
Master Foreign Going programmes
Ship Examination

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No. Institution Status granted

34. EdExcel, U K Not GCSE Exam. Not recognised for 17 May, 2005
recognised conducted by Edexcel, BA/BCom of IGNOU.
U.K., Such students may pursue
BPP.
35. EdExcel, UK Recognised Recognition of GCSE s GCSE s A level Exam. 18 Sept., 2012
A level Exam. conducted by EdExcel,
conducted by EdExcel, U.K, is recognized as
UK, as equivalent to equivalent to +2 for
+2 for purposes of purposes of direct
direct admission to admission to Under-
Under-graduate graduate programmes of
programmes of IGNOU.
IGNOU.
36. Faculty of Law and Recognised Four year Bachelor Recognized for 17 May, 2005
Economics, Degree in Economics admission to Post-
Cambodia awarded by Faculty of graduate Programmes
Law and Economics,
Cambodia
37. Foreign Universities Not Degrees acquired from Such students need to 8 Jan, 2008
Off Campus Recognised Foreign University submit the following:
Degrees through Off Campus in (i) Transcript having
India 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.
38. GCSE exams, UK Recognised Recognition of GCSE s GCSE s O level and A 18 Sept., 2012
O level and A level. level exams, including
that of EdExcel, is
recognized as equivalent
to 10th & 12th Std.
subject to the condition
indicated below:
 „O‟ level Pass in
minimum 5(five)
subjects is considered
equivalent to 10th Std
(Grade D(d) & E(e)
are treated as failed).
 „A‟ level Pass in
minimum 2(two)
subjects is considered
equivalent to 12th Std
(Grade A(a) to E(e)
are treated as passed).
39. General Sir John Recognised Recognition of 3 year Recognized for purposes 1 Aug, 2011
Kotelawala Defence Bachelor of Arts of admission to IGNOU‟s
University (KDU) (Defence Studies) Post-Graduate
Ratmalana, Sri Degree of “General Sir Programmes wherever
Lanka John Kotelawala the eligibility criteria is a
Defence University” Bachelor‟s degree or its
(KDU) Ratmalana, Sri equivalent qualification.

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No. Institution Status granted
Lanka

40. Guru Nanak Dev Recognised Bachelor of Social Reciprocal recognition 11 July, 2006
University, Sciences Degree of granted (as equivalent to
Amritsar Guru Nanak Dev IGNOU‟s Bachelor of
University, Amritsar. Arts Degree).
41. Higher Secondary Recognised Grade-12 Examination Recognized as equivalent 4 March, 2006
Education Board, of Higher Secondary to 10+2 for purpose of
Nepal Education Board, admission to IGNOU‟s
Nepal. academic programmes.
42. Himachal Pradesh Not Bachelor of Journalism Not recognised as 11 July, 2006
University, Shimla Recognised and Mass equivalent to IGNOU‟s
Communication Post-graduate Diploma in
(BJMC) Journalism and Mass
Communication
(PGJMC)
43. IASE University s Recognised Recognition of IASE IASE University s 18 Sept., 2012
Sardarshahr, University s (Sardarshahr, Rajasthan)
Rajasthan (Sardarshahr, Off Campus programmes
Rajasthan) Off - offered at Bhubaneswar,
Campus programmes is recognized for
offered at purposes of direct
Bhubaneswar. admission to IGNOU‟s
academic programmes
for the students already
enrolled up to 2005-2006
only.
44. Indian Air Force Not Certificate of IAF Not recognised for 17 May, 2005
recognised Education Test BA/BCom of IGNOU.
awarded by Indian Air Such students may pursue
Force BPP.
45. Indian Army Recognised Army Senior School Recognized as equivalent 4 March, 2006
Certificate to 10+2 for purpose of
Examination (class admission to IGNOU‟s
XII) academic programmes.
46. Indian Board of Not Doctor of Medicine” Not recognised as 1 Aug, 2011
Alternative Recognised (Alternative Medicine) professional qualification
Medicines, as professional for admission to IGNOU
Calcutta. qualification programmes
47. Indian Institute of Recognised Recognition of Recognized as equivalent 1 Aug, 2011
Industrial Engg. Graduateship to Bachelor‟s Degree for
(IIIE), Navi Examination of Indian purposes of admission to
Mumbai. Institute of Industrial IGNOU‟s MBA
Engg. (IIIE), Navi programme.
Mumbai.
48. Indian Institute of Not Associate Membership Not recognised at par 11 July, 2006
Metals, Kolkata Recognised Examination with Bachelor‟s Degree
for purpose of Admission
to IGNOU Management
Programmes, in the light
of non-recognition of the
said Examination by
AICTE
49. Indian Navy Recognised Equivalence of „Four Recognized as equivalent 7 March, 2007
year Artificer to 10+2 for purposes of
Apprenticeship admission to IGNOU‟s
Training (Electrical)’ B.Sc. and BCA
and ‘Four year Programmes also (in

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Sr Name of Recognition Name of qualification Equivalence/recognition Notification dt.
No. Institution Status granted
Artificier Apprentice addition to B.A/B.Com
Course in Ship Programmes, subject to
Construction and the following conditions:
Naval Architecture’ B.Sc.:
conducted by Indian The cases of the
Navy (INS Valsura, candidates who joined the
Jamnagar and said two programmes of
Shipwright School, Indian Navy prior to
Visakhapatnam). 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.
BCA:
Candidates have to
concurrently pursue
MTE-03 in the first year
as per stipulation
imposed for non-Maths
students.
50. Indian Nevy Not Graduation Certificate Not recognised for 17 May, 2005
recognised awarded by Indian admission to PG
Navy programmes
as the said Certificate is
meant for only re-
employment of Ex-
servicemen.
51. Institution of Recognised Associate membership Equivalent to graduation 17 May, 2005
Mechanical Examination of the for admission to Post-
Engineers (India), Institution of graduate Programmes.
Mumbai Mechanical Engineers
(India), Mumbai
(applicable for
candidates who have
passed the said exam.
prior to June 2002)
52. Institution of Recognised A pass in the Grade Equivalent to graduation 17 May, 2005
Telecommunication I.T.E. (India) for purpose of admission
Engineers Graduateship of the to PG Programmes where
Institution of the minimum eligibility
Telecommunication criteria is a Bachelor‟s
Engineers Examination degree.
after taking the State
Diploma of 3 yr
duration or equivalent
in Electronics and
Telecommunication.
53. Institutions not Not Hindi Courses offered Not recognised for 4 March, 2006
empowered by Recognised by Institutions not purpose of admission to
Centre/State empowered by Central/ IGNOU‟s academic

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No. Institution Status granted
Legislation State Legislation to programmes
(Hindi) award Degrees.
54. International Recognised International Recognized as equivalent 8 Jan, 2008
Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Diploma to 10+2 for purposes of
Organization, awarded by admission to IGNOU‟s
Geneva, International academic programmes
Switzerland Baccalaureate
Organization, Geneva,
Switzerland
55. International School Recognised High School Diploma Recognized as equivalent 4 March, 2006
of Geneva (Grade-12) of the to 10+2 for purpose of
International School of admission to IGNOU‟s
Geneva. academic programmes.
56. Jharkhand Recognised Intermediate Board Code: 3601 7 March, 2007
Academic Council Examination (+2) allotted to JAC and
(JAC), Ranchi conducted by incorporated in the
Jharkhand Academic Student Handbook &
Council (JAC), Ranchi. Prospectus-July 2007.
57. Kakatia University Recognised One sitting BA degree Recognised for admission 29 Jan., 2013
(One sitting) to IGNOU‟s Post-
graduate programmes,
subject to the condition
that the students have
registered for the
programme up to the year
1995-96 and passed up to
1998-99. Besides, such
students should have a
gap of two year after +2
before they have
registered themselves for
„One sitting BA degree‟
(i.e. +12 completed on or
before 1993).
58. Kardan Institute of Not Bachelor of Business Not recognised for 27 May, 2016
Higher Education, recognised Administration admission to IGNOU
Kabul, Afghanistan programmes
59. Kensington Not B.Sc(Civil Engg) Not recognised for 8 Jan, 2008
University, USA recognised admission to IGNOU
programmes
60. Kenya Accountants Recognised (i) Kenya Accounting Recognized for purpose 11 July, 2006
and Secretaries Technician Certificate of direct admission to
Examinations Examination (KATC) IGNOU‟s B.Com
Boards (KCSE) (ii) Kenya Programme; provided the
Administration and entry qualification to
Management KATC and KAME
Examination (KAME), Programmes is: A
both conducted by Division III of the
Kenya Accountants Cambridge School
and Secretaries Certificate
Examinations Board OR
East African Certificate
of Education
OR
Kenya Certificate of
Education
61. Kenya Accountants Recognised Recognition of Recognized as 18 Sept., 2012

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No. Institution Status granted
and Secretaries Certified Public professional qualification
National Exam. Accountants Exam the following
Board (KASNEB) (CPA) and Certified examinations conducted
Public Secretaries by Kenya Accountants
Examination(CPS) and Secretaries National
conducted by Kenya Exam. Board
Accountants and (KASNEB), for purposes
Secretaries National of admission to IGNOU‟s
Exam. Board MBA Programme:
(KASNEB), as (i)Certified Public
professional Accountants Exam
qualification for (CPA), and
purposes of admission (ii)Certified Public
to IGNOU‟s MBA Secretaries
Programme. Examination (CPS).
62. Kenya Education Recognised Kenya Certificate of Recognized as equivalent 11 July, 2006
Boards (KCSE) Secondary Education to 10+2 for purpose of
(KCSE) admission to IGNOU‟s
Academic Programmes.
63. Kurukshetra Recognised One sitting BA degree Recognised for admission 29 Jan., 2013
University to IGNOU‟s Post-
(One sitting) graduate programmes,
subject to the condition
that the students have
registered for the
programme up to the year
1995-96 and passed up to
1998-99. Besides, such
students should have a
gap of two year after +2
before they have
registered themselves for
„One sitting BA degree‟
(i.e. +12 completed on or
before 1993).
64. Kurukshetra Recognised Visharada & Shastri Visharada and Shastri 4 March, 2006
University, (three year duration) equivalent to 10+2 and
Kurukshetra B.A. respectively for
purpose of admission to
IGNOU‟s academic
programmes.
65. Kuvempu Not Three year B.Sc.(IT) Not recognised for 1 April, 2015
University, recognised and B.Sc.(ITIM) admission to IGNOU
Karnataka offered in collaboration programmes
with NIIT and
Universal Education
Trust (UET).
66. Lal Bahadur Shastri Not 2 year full time PG Not recognised for 4 March, 2006
Institute of Recognised Diploma in Business purpose of admission to
management & Management IGNOU‟s academic
Technology, programmes
Bareilly
67. London School of Not B.Sc. Economics & Not recognised for 27 May, 2016
Economics (Off recognised Management and B.Sc. admission to IGNOU
Campus) Banking & Finance - programmes
External Study
Programmes

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No. Institution Status granted
68. Madrasa Education Not Alim (Hons.) in Urdu The candidates 7 March, 2007
Boards Recognised conducted by Madrasa possessing the
Education Boards of Certificates in Urdu
various States; and the Courses [Alim (Hons.),
courses offered by Adeeb Exam., Adeeb-e-
Jamia Urdu, Aligarh Mahir, Adeeb-e-Kamil,
and Jamia Urdu, Moslim-e-Urdu, Mahir-I-
Kashmir. 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.
69. Maharshi Dayanand Recognised Bachelor of Equivalent to B.Tech. for 26 July, 2005
Univ. Rohtak Technology of „one purpose of admission to
year Bridge Course’ in IGNOU‟s Management
Comp.Engg./Electrical Programmes.
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‟.
70. Maharshi Dayanand Recognised Shastri (three year Shastri equivalent to B.A. 4 March, 2006
University, Rohtak duration) for purpose of admission
to IGNOU‟s academic
programmes.
71. Maharshi Sandipani Recognised Veda Vibhushana Recognised as equivalent 27 March, 2019
Rashtriya to 10+2 for admission to
Vedavidya IGNOU programmes
Pratisthan
(MSRVVP), Ujjain
72. Military Recognised Two year Diploma Recognized for purpose 11 July, 2006
Engineering awarded by the of admission to IGNOU‟s
College (CME), College of Military B.Tech Programmes;
Pune Engineering (CME), provided the entry
Pune qualification to the said
Diploma is 10th pass and
qualified Grade-2
examination of the Army.
73. Ministry of Recognised Recognition of Recognized as equivalent 8 Jan, 2008
Education, Province ALBERTA High to 10+2 or its equivalent
of Alberta, Canada School Diploma qualification for purposes
awarded by Alberta of admission to IGNOU‟s
Education, Ministry of academic programmes.
Education, Province of
Alberta, Canada
74. Ministry of Russian Recognised Secondary General Recognized as equivalent 4 March, 2006
Federation Education of the to 10+2 for purpose of
Ministry of Russian admission to IGNOU‟s
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No. Institution Status granted
75. Mizoram Board of Recognised 2 yr. course in Equivalent to 10+2 level 17 May, 2005
School Education Vocational Education without Mathematics as a
in Computer distinct subject for
Techniques conducted admission to BCA. All
by Mizoram Board of such candidates would be
School Education required to enrol for
MTE-03 in 1st sem. of
BCA and successfully
complete before
registering for the 3rd
semester of the BCA
Programme
76. Najah National Recognised Bachelor s Degree in Recognized as equivalent 8 Jan, 2008
Univ., Palestine. Industrial Engg. – An- to Bachelor s Degree for
Najah National Univ., purposes of admission to
Palestine. IGNOU‟s Management
Programmes and other
Post-graduate
programmes.
77. National Council Recognised Equivalence of two Two year National Trade 18 Sept., 2012
for Vocational year National Trade Certificate (after 10th
Training, Ministry Certificate (after 10th Std.), in the trade of
of Labour, Govt. of Std.), in the trade of DRAUGHTSMAN
India DRAUGHTSMAN (CIVIL) and other
(CIVIL) and other similar courses awarded
similar courses by National Council for
awarded by National Vocational Training,
Council for Vocational Ministry of Labour, Govt.
Training, Ministry of of India, covering
Labour, Govt. of India, minimum four subjects,
covering minimum is recognized as
four subjects, with +2 equivalent to +2 level for
level for purposes of purposes of direct
direct admission to admission to IGNOU‟s
IGNOU‟s Under- Under-graduate
graduate programmes. programmes.
78. National Institute of Recognised Recognition of Bachelor of Education 18 Sept., 2012
Education Samtse, Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Degree
Bhutan (Secondary) Degree awarded by National
awarded by National Institute of Education
Institute of Education Samtse, Bhutan, is
Samtse, Bhutan, for recognized for purposes
purposes of higher of higher studies in
studies in IGNOU, IGNOU, provided the
provided the eligibility eligibility criteria for
criteria for admission admission to B.Ed.
to B.Ed.(Secondary) (Secondary) programme
programme is a is a Bachelor‟s degree of
Bachelor‟s degree of 3 3 year duration.
year duration.
79. North West Recognised Recognition of Recognized as equivalent 27 May, 2016
Accreditation American High School to 10+2 qualification for
Commission Diploma accredited by purposes of admission to
(NWAC), USA North West IGNOU s Undergraduate
Accreditation programmes. In India the
Commission (NWAC), following SEVEN
USA, in United States Schools are authorized,
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No. Institution Status granted
parts of the World as American High School
equivalent to 10+2 Diploma accredited by
qualification for NWAC:
purposes of admission 1. Shivalik Hills Senior
to IGNOU s Secondary Public School,
Undergraduate Urban Estate, Phase I,
programmes. Jalandhar
2. Swarajaya Sr.
Secondary School, 60 Ft.
Road, Alwar (Rajasthan)
3. Reshmi International
School & College,
Gulbarga (Karnataka)
4. St. Fateh Singh
International School,
Mour Mandi Bathinda
Road, Distt.Bhantinda
(Pb)
5. GLM International
School, Ahmedabad
6. Swaminarayan
Academy, New Rander
Road, Adajan, Surat
(Gujarat)
7. Sambhram Pre-
University College,
Bangalore.

However, for admission

to B.Sc. programme the
candidates must have
passed the examination
with Science subjects as
prescribed by IGNOU.
80. Osmania University Recognised One sitting BA degree Recognised for admission 29 Jan., 2013
(One sitting) to IGNOU‟s Post-
graduate programmes,
subject to the condition
that the students have
registered for the
programme up to the year
1995-96 and passed up to
1998-99. Besides, such
students should have a
gap of two year after +2
before they have
registered themselves for
„One sitting BA degree‟
(i.e. +12 completed on or
before 1993).
81. Private Universities Not All qualifications Not recognised for higher 11 April, 2005
in Chhatisgarh recognised studies with IGNOU

82. Rajkiya Institute of Not All Examinations Not recognised for 27 May, 2016
Open Schooling recognised admission to IGNOU
Uttar Pradesh programmes
(RIOSUP),
Lucknow

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Sr Name of Recognition Name of qualification Equivalence/recognition Notification dt.
No. Institution Status granted
83. Rashtriya Sanskrit Recognised Recognition of Recognized as equivalent 8 Jan, 2008
Sansthan, New UTTAR to 10+2 or its equivalent
Delhi MADHYAMA (XII qualification for purposes
Std) awarded by of admission to IGNOU‟s
Rashtriya Sanskrit academic programmes.
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.
84. Rashtriya Sanskrit Recognised SHASTRI (BA), SHASTRI (BA), 7 Nov., 2013
Sansthanam ACHARYA (MA) and ACHARYA (MA) and
SHIKSHA SHASTRI SHIKSHA SHASTRI
(B.Ed) offered by (B.Ed) offered by
RASHTRIYA Rashtriya Sanskrit
SANSKRIT Sansthanam is recognized
SANSTHANAM for for purposes of admission
purposes of admission to IGNOU s academic
to IGNOU s academic programmes.
programmes
85. Recognized Recognised Diploma Exam. Equivalent to 10+2 for 17 May, 2005
Examining Bodies conducted by purpose of admission to
Recognized Examining BDP subject to the
Bodies at the end of condition that minimum
2nd yr. of education eligibility for admission
after High School or to the concerned Diploma
1st yr. of education is High School or XI
after XI class class respectively.
86. Regional Institutes Recognised Four year B.A. B.Ed, Four year B.A. B.Ed, 1 April, 2015
of Education B.Sc. B.Ed and B.Sc. B.Ed and B.Sc.Ed
(constituent Units B.Sc.Ed Degrees of Degrees of Regional
of NCERT) Regional Institutes of Institutes of Education
Education (constituent (constituent Units of
Units of NCERT). NCERT), are recognized
for purposes of admission
to IGNOU s M.Ed.
programme.
87. Richmond Hill Recognised Recognition of High Recognized as equivalent 1 Aug, 2011
High School, New School Diploma (12th to 10+2 or its equivalent
York Grade) of Richmond qualification for purposes
Hill High School, New of admission to IGNOU‟s
York academic programmes.
88. Saint Louis Recognised Recognition of Degree Recognized as equivalent 18 Sept., 2012
University and of B.Sc. (Elect. & to an Under-graduate
other Accredited Commn. Engg.) degree for purposes of
Universities of awarded by Saint admission to IGNOU‟s
Philippines. Louis University and MBA and other Post-
other Accredited Graduate Programmes,
Universities of subject to the condition
Philippines. that duration of
B.Sc.(Elect. & Commn.
Engg.) programme would
be 11+4 years, as
prevalent in Philippines.

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Sr Name of Recognition Name of qualification Equivalence/recognition Notification dt.
No. Institution Status granted
89. Shiksha Vibagh, Not LT degree in Teaching Not recognised as 18 Sept., 2012
Uttar Pradesh, recognised equivalent to B.Ed. for
purposes of admission to
IGNOU‟s M.Ed.
programme.
90. Shrimad Dayanand Not Madhyama Priksha Not recognised for 4 March, 2006
Arsha Vidyapeeth, Recognised purpose of admission to
Rohtak IGNOU‟s academic
programmes
91. Sr. Secondary Recognised Recognition of Recognized as equivalent 27 May, 2016
Assessment Board SOUTH to +2 stage qualification
of South Australia AUSTRALIAN for purposes of admission
CERTIFICATE OF to IGNOU‟s
EDUCATION Undergraduate
awarded by Sr. programmes.
Secondary Assessment However, for admission
Board of South to B.Sc. programme the
Australia candidates must have
passed the examination
with Science subjects as
prescribed by IGNOU.
92. Sri Aurobindo Not Higher Secondary Not recognised as 7 Nov., 2013
International Centre recognised Course and Higher equivalent to 10+2 and
of Education Course First Degree respectively
(SAICE), for purposes of higher
Pondicherry studies in IGNOU
93. State Boards/ and Recognised Recognition of 4(four) Recognized as equivalent 27 May, 2016
Councils of year Diploma in to a Bachelor s Degree
Homoeopathy Homeopathic Medicine for purposes of admission
and Surgery (DHMS) to IGNOU s M.Sc.(CFT)
and Licentiate of and other programmes.
Court of Examiners in
Homoeopathy
(L.C.E.H) conducted
by State Boards/
Councils of
Homoeopathy in the
country and acquired
up to the year 1983.
94. State of Connecticut Not High School Diploma, Not recognised for 1 Aug, 2011
and other Recognised i.e. GENERAL admission to IGNOU
examining Bodies EDUCATION programmes
in USA DEVELOPMENT
Tests (GED)
95. Sushant School of Not 5 year Diploma in Not recognised for the 26 July, 2005
Art and Recognised Architecture awarded purpose of admission to
Architecture by Sushant School of IGNOU Programmes.
(SSAA), Gurgaon Art and Architecture
(SSAA), Gurgaon
96. The Association of Not Associate Membership Not recognised for 8 Jan, 2008
Accounting recognised Examination admission to IGNOU
Technicians of Sri programmes
Lanka.
97. The Institution of Recognised AMIETE awarded by Equivalent to B.Tech for 17 May, 2005
Electronics and The Institution of purpose of admission to
Telecommunication Electronics and Management
Engineers, New Telecommunication Programmes.
Delhi Engineers, New Delhi.

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Sr Name of Recognition Name of qualification Equivalence/recognition Notification dt.
No. Institution Status granted
98. The Institution of Recognised Sections A & B Recognized as a 8 Jan, 2008
Engineers (India), - Exams. of The professional qualification
IEI, Kolkata Institution of Engineers for purposes of admission
(India), - IEI, Kolkata to IGNOU s Management
Programmes.
99. The Institution of Recognised Section A & B Exam Recognised upto 31st 27 March, 2019
Engineers (India), May, 2013 as equivalent
Kolkata to Degree in appropriate
branch of Engineering for
admission to academic
programme of IGNOU
100. Theological Not Recognition of The holders of Degrees 7 March, 2007
Colleges Recognised Degrees awarded by awarded by Theological
Theological Colleges 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.
101. U.P.Madhyamik Not Uttar Madhyama The holders of „Uttar 7 March, 2007
Sanskrit Shiksha Recognised awarded by Madhyama from U.P.
Parishad, Lucknow U.P.Madhyamik Madhyamik Sanskrit
Sanskrit Shiksha Shiksha Parishad may
Parishad, Lucknow join IGNOU‟s Bachelor‟s
Degree and other
academic Programmes
through BPP wherever
the eligibility criteria
prescribed is 10+2 or
BPP from IGNOU.
102. University of Recognised B.Sc.(Honours) Degree Recognized for purposes 22 Feb., 2008
Bradford, UK in Business and of admission to IGNOU‟s
Management Studies Post-graduate
programmes.
103. University of Delhi Recognised Four year B.Sc. Recognized as 11 July, 2006
(Nursing) Honours Professional qualification
Course of University for purpose of admission
of Delhi to IGNOU‟s
Management
Programmes.
104. University of Not Political Science Not recognised for 27 May, 2016
London, (Off recognised (LSE), University of admission to IGNOU
Campus) London, - External programmes
Study Programmes
105. University of Not Bachelor of Engg. in Not recognised for 8 Jan, 2008
Northumbria Recognised Mechanical Design and admission to IGNOU
Technology programmes
106. University of Recognised Recognition of Recognized as equivalent 1 Aug, 2011
Portsmouth, U.K. Honours Degree of to Bachelor s Degree for
Bachelor of Science in purposes of admission to
Computing awarded IGNOU‟s Management
by University of Programmes and other
Portsmouth, U.K. Post-graduate
programmes, subject to
the condition that the

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Sr Name of Recognition Name of qualification Equivalence/recognition Notification dt.
No. Institution Status granted
duration of the course
and eligibility
requirements remains the
same as that of Indian
Universities.
107. Uzbek State World Recognised Recognition of Recognized as equivalent 8 Jan, 2008
Languages Bachelor s DIPLOMA to the Bachelor‟s Degree
University, in Journalism awarded in the corresponding field
Tashkent by Uzbek State World for purposes of admission
Languages University, to IGNOU‟s academic
Tashkent. programmes.
108. Valsura and Ship- Recognised Four year Artificer Recognized for direct 17 May, 2005
Wright School, Apprenticeship admission to B.A/ B.Com
Vishakhapatnam Training (Electrical) Programmes.
and Four year
Artificer
Apprenticeship course
in Ship Construction
and Naval Architecture
awarded by INS,
Valsura and Ship-
Wright School,
Vishakhapatnam
109. Vardman Mahavir Recognised CIC of Vardhman Equivalent to IGNOU‟s 17 May, 2005
Open University, Mahaveer Open CIC for admission to
Kota University, Kota BCA/MCA
110. Yangon University, Recognised 4 year Bachelor of Recognized for purpose 4 March, 2006
Myanmar Arts Degree of of admission to IGNOU‟s
Yangon University, Postgraduate
Myanmar. 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.
111. YCMOU Recognised YCMOU s First degree YCMOU s B.A/B.Com 7 Nov., 2013
of 10+2+2+2 (16 year degree under 10+2+2+2
duration) for purposes (16 year duration)
of admission to recognized for admission
IGNOU s B.Ed. to IGNOU s B.Ed.
programme. programme in January
2013 session. The said
degree is further
recognized for admission
to IGNOU s B.Ed.
programme in January
2014 cycle of admission
as well.

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