Recognition and certification

Recognition and certification of universities are important factors to consider when choosing a university to pursue higher education. In India, there are several bodies that are responsible for recognizing and certifying universities:

University Grants Commission (UGC)

The UGC is a statutory body that is responsible for the coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of university education in India. The UGC provides recognition to universities and grants them the status of deemed universities.

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

The AICTE is a statutory body that is responsible for the planning, formulation, and maintenance of norms and standards for technical education in India. The AICTE provides recognition to technical universities and colleges that offer technical education programs.

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

The NAAC is an autonomous body that is responsible for the accreditation of higher education institutions in India. The NAAC assesses and accredits universities and colleges based on various parameters such as curriculum, faculty, research facilities, and infrastructure.

Distance Education Council (DEC)

The DEC is a body that is responsible for the promotion and coordination of the open and distance learning system in India. The DEC provides recognition to universities that offer distance education programs.

Quality Council of India (QCI)

The QCI is an autonomous body established by the government of India to promote quality education and training. It recognizes educational institutions and their programs and provides accreditation based on various parameters such as curriculum, faculty, infrastructure, research, and governance.

National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

The NBA is an autonomous body that is responsible for the accreditation of technical education programs in India. The NBA accredits technical education programs offered by universities and colleges.

National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

The NCTE is a statutory body responsible for the regulation and development of teacher education in India. It recognizes teacher education institutions and their programs and ensures that they meet the required standards and guidelines.

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

The NSDC is a public-private partnership organization that promotes skill development in India. It recognizes training partners and their programs and ensures that they meet the required standards and guidelines.

Furthermore, some professional courses such as engineering, medicine, law, and management are recognized by their respective regulatory bodies such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), Bar Council of India (BCI), Indian Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), respectively. It is important to ensure that the university you choose is recognised and certified by the appropriate bodies to ensure that your degree or diploma is valid and recognized by employers and other institutions. At IRADE, we can help you find universities that are recognized and certified by the appropriate bodies and meet your academic and career goals.