UGC Notifies New Rules To Get Equivalence Certificates for Foreign Degrees

UGC notifies new rules for obtaining equivalence certificates for foreign degrees, simplifying the process for Indian students with international qualifications and ensuring recognition for academic and professional purposes.

UGC (Recognition and Grant of Equivalence to Foreign Qualifications) Regulations, 2025

Recently UGC has notified guidelines to streamline and formalise the process of recognizing foreign educational qualifications (degrees/diplomas/certificates) for use in India.
It replaces the existing system managed by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

About Equivalence Certificates for Foreign Degrees

An equivalence certificate is an official document that certifies that a foreign educational qualification — such as a degree, diploma, or certificate — is comparable in academic level and value to an Indian qualification.
A foreign qualification (degree/diploma/certificate) is eligible for equivalence if:
- The awarding institution is recognised under the laws of its home country.
- The programme’s admission norms (credits, thesis, internship, etc.) are comparable to similar Indian qualifications.
- The student must have completed the course as per the norms of the foreign institution.
- Qualifications from offshore campuses of foreign institutions can also be recognised.