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1 The International Baccalaureate: Guide to University Recognition in India Prepared by: Priyamvada Taneja, University Liaison Officer John Switzer, Head of regional development International Baccalaureate Asia Pacific April 2011 International Baccalaureate

2 Mission statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Page 1

3 Contents S.No Particulars Page No. 1 Learner Profile 4 2 Introduction 5 3 Global Programme Distribution 6 4 Asia Pacific IB Diploma Programme Growth 7 5 Global India Student Enrolment Transcript request data for Pakistan diploma candidates 9 7 Overview of Higher Education in India Recognition of the IB Diploma in India 12 9 Checklist of Application Package for students Appendices List 14 Appendix 1 Recognition statement by AIU Grades to percentage document 17 3 Sample of Migration certificate 18 4 Sample of South Asian Transcript 19 5 Statements/Letters of universities that recognize IB Diploma (i) a) Universities with updated IB Policies University of Delhi (Central University) - Lady Sri Ram College, affiliated to University of Delhi - Sri Venkateswara College, affiliated to University of Delhi b) University of Mumbai (State University) - HR College of Commerce & Economics, affiliated to University of Mumbai c) Indian Institutes of Technology, IIT (Technical Institutes) d) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (Institute of Science Education) e) National Institute of Design (Autonomous National institute of excellence) f) Amity University Deemed University g) Symbiosis International University Deemed University h) Manipal University (Deemed University) i) j) Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, (KiiT) University, Deemed University NarseeMonjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Deemed University k) Christ University, Bangalore (Deemed University) Page 2

4 5(ii) Private Institutes with Updated IB policies a) Indian School of Business and Finance(ISBF), Private college, Affiliate Centre of University of London (UoL) b) Russell Square International College, Private college, Affiliate Centre of University of London (UoL) c) Srishti School of Design and Technology, Private College d) Institute of Integrated Learning in Management, (IILM), Private College 5(iii) Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 a) Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh b) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi c) Andhra University d) Anna University, Madras e) Bangalore University f) Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli g) Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani h) Himachal Pradesh University i) Jadavpur University, Calcutta j) Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi k) Kurukshetra Vishwavidalaya l) National Law School of India University, Bangalore m) North Eastern Hill University, Shillong n) North Maharashtra University o) Osmania University, Hyderabad, p) Punjab University, Chandigarh q) Punjabi University, Patiala r) Tamil Nadu Agricultural University s) The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda t) University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore u) University of Allahabad v) University of Bombay w) University of Calicut x) University of Madras y) University of Poona, Pune z) University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Page 3

5 IB learner profile IB learners strive to be: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives. They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions. They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them. They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience. They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. Page 4

6 Introduction The IB works with universities in nearly 140 countries to promote broader recognition of the Diploma Programme for the 120,000 Diploma Programme graduates entering university each year. Since 1983, the IB has been recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as an entry qualification (equivalent to + 2 qualification of an Indian Board) to all universities in India. The IB is committed to supporting the large proportion of students who wish to remain in India for their undergraduate studies and to creating pathways to enable more students (including NRIs) to consider this option. The aim of this booklet is to give you an overview of University recognition in India with statements and website links of universities in India with updated polices. This is a guide for all stakeholders to understand the recognition landscape in India. As higher education institutions in India respond to the growth of the IB, this booklet will be updated on a regular basis. Page 5

7 Global Programme Distribution In the Asia Pacific region, there are 460 schools in 28 countries offering one of the three IB programmes: 327 schools offer the Diploma Programme (DP); 110 schools offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and 205 schools offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Distribution of the three programmes in the 28 countries in Asia Pacific is listed below (table 1). There are 76 IB World Schools in India offering one or more of the three IB programmes. 25 schools offer the Primary Years Programme, 8 schools offer the Middle Years Programme and 70 schools offer the Diploma Programme. The first school was authorized in Chart 1 Distribution of IB programmes in Asia Pacific May Page 6

8 Asia Pacific IB Diploma Programme Growth The total number of students who were registered for the IB Diploma in May 2010 was 105,000 around the world. Student registration in the IB diploma programme has grown at approximately 20% per year in the Asia Pacific region. This trend looks set to continue in the Asia Pacific context. Chart 2 IB Asia Pacific Diploma Candidate Growth Page 7

9 Global Indian Students Enrolment 2010 Over 12,000 Indian students have completed the IB diploma in the past twenty years. The Diploma programme in India has grown substantially, particularly in the last 5 years when the number of students participating in the programme in India has grown over 20% each year, doubling in student enrolment since In 2011, over 1700 Indian passport holders enrolled for the IB diploma programme. The growth of Indian students is depicted below: Chart 3 Diploma candidate growth since 1999 for Indian students Page 8

10 Transcript request data for India diploma candidates In May 2010, 3,861 Indian students requested transcript requests for the purpose of university admissions. The transcript requests were made in various countries (mainly US, Canada, UK and India) (chart 4) Chart university country location of IB transcript requests by Indian Passport holders (in %) OTHER 3% AUSTRALIA 2% US 25% CANADA 10% UK 19% SINGAPORE 5% INDIA 35% HK 1% Page 9

11 Overview of higher education in India In India the central government is responsible for major policy relating to higher education in the country. It provides grants to University Grants Commission (UGC) and establishes central universities in the country. The Central Government is also responsible for declaration of Education Institutions as Deemed to be University on the recommendation of the UGC. There are 39 Central Universities under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, 251 State universities and 130 Deemed to be universities. The Central and State universities have faculties, academic departments, affiliated colleges, post graduate centers, and other recognized institutes under them. Entry to undergraduate courses is based on the performance in Class 12 examination and or Entrance test. 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. Engineering: Technical education plays a vital role in human resource development of the country; there are 65 technical institutions in India, which include 15 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT s), 20 National Institute of Technology amongst others. Entrance to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is conducted through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Besides JEE, there are other engineering entrance exams as well. The All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) caters to the needs of the 18 National Institutes of Technology, alongside some other prominent engineering colleges. Medicine: There are different competitive exams for medicine; one of them is All India Pre- Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT) for entry into Medical/Dental Colleges of India. Other professional courses: Law, Hotel Management, and Bachelor of Business Administration also have the entrance test. Please note: This is not an all comprehensive list, instead an attempt to give an overview of higher education in India. Page 10

12 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 university activities. The Evaluation division of AIU is responsible for the work relating to equivalence of degrees/certificates awarded by the accredited foreign universities/educational institutions. The Division also provides information to foreign students to facilitate their admission in Universities/other educational Institutions in the country. Page 11

13 Recognition of the IB Diploma Programme in India Since 1983 International Baccalaureate Diploma has been recognized by the Association of Indian universities as an entry qualification to all universities in India. The IBO produces and issues for universities a document detailing percentage equivalency along with the transcript of results. To request this service, students must notify their Diploma Programme (DP) coordinator of their intention to gain entrance into an Indian university. The coordinator will then submit the request using the Request for Results service on IBIS (secured website for IB coordinators). Students, particularly those applying for entrance to professional courses, can either apply to the AIU upon release of their results, specifying what professional courses they are applying for, or apply directly to the eligibility department of the university they wish to attend. Admission to most university courses is based on the academic achievement in Class 12 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 specific course and entry requirements. Page 12

14 Checklist of Application Package to be given to students seeking admission to colleges in INDIA A letter from the IB Coordinator/Principal or College Counselor stating the date for the release of results requesting them to accept the application on Predicted grades and past performance. Recognition statement from Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Transcripts including past performance in Grade 10 & 11, predicted grades from the school and percentage equivalence. Grades to Percentage Equivalence document from IBO Copy of the University Recognition statement from the website or hardcopy if available Character Certificate Transfer certificate from School Migration Certificate and South Asian Transcript from IBO, when available. Page 13

15 Appendices S.No Particulars Page No. 1 Recognition statement by AIU Grades to percentage document 17 3 Sample of Migration certificate 18 4 Sample of South Asian Transcript 19 5 Statements/Letters of universities that recognize IB Diploma i ii Universities with updated IB Policies Private Institutes with Updated IB policies iii Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 Page 14

16 Recognition statement by AIU Page 15

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18 Grades to percentage document November 2010 Indian Conversion Table required for Higher Education for students applying to Indian Universities To whom it may concern International Baccalaureate Diploma has been recognized by the Association of Indian universities as an entry qualification to all universities in India. The IBO produces and issues for universities a document detailing percentage equivalency along with the transcript of results. Upon declaration of results, the IBO gives the exact percentage for each subject on the transcript for the student. Given below is the range of IB grades to marks scheme IB Grade IB Grade to Marks Scheme Indian Equivalent Marks From To This is the official conversation scheme, when giving predicted or provisional grades schools can use this for calculating the equivalent marks on a scale of 1 to 100 by giving the midpoint of the range indicated for a particular grade. Yours sincerely, John Switzer Priyamvada Taneja Page 17

19 Sample of Migration certificate MIGRATION CERTIFICATE This is to certify that, Candidate No, of has studied the International Baccalaureate Programme (Grade 11 &12) of Geneva, Switzerland and graduated in. Permission is hereby given to the above mentioned candidate to study and appear for the examination of any Board, University or College in India. The International Baccalaureate Organisation has no objection to him/ her being admitted to such courses. Page 18

20 Sample of South Asian Transcript Page 19

21 Universities with Updated IB Policies (a) University of Delhi (Central University) Page 20

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23 Lady Sri Ram College, affiliated to University of Delhi The college accepts applications from IB students. Students are accepted on predicted grades provisionally subject to merit, vacancies for the course selected and passing of pre admission tests for English and Journalism courses. Page 22

24 Sri Ventateswara College, affiliated to University of Delhi The college accepts applications from IB students according to the recommendations made by the Equivalence committee. Page 23

25 Universities with Updated IB Policies (b) University of Mumbai (State University) The University of Mumbai accepts IB students with Predicted grades. Due to the late release date of the final results from the I.B. office in Geneva, Switzerland, students are eligible to apply on the basis of their provisional grades issued by their respective schools. Page 24

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28 HR College of Commerce & Economics affiliated to University of Mumbai HR College welcomes applications from IB students. Students are eligible to apply once they obtain the Provisional Certificate of Eligibility from the Registrar, University of Mumbai. Page 27

29 Universities with Updated IB Policies (c) Indian Institutes of Technology (Technical Institutes) The Indian Institutes of Technology (popularly known as IITs) recognize the IB Diploma as an entry qualification to be eligible to sit the entrance examination called Joint Entrance exam for (JEE). Page 28

30 Universities with Updated IB Policies (d) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (Institute of Science Education) The Indian Institute of Science education considers the IB Diploma Exam to be equivalent to 12th standard exam for the purpose of admission to their undergraduate programme. Page 29

31 Universities with Updated IB Policies (e) National Institute of Design (Autonomous National institute of excellence) Admission is open to students who have passed or who will appear for IB exam. Candidates passing the Institute s admission tests/interviews will be admitted, subject to passing their qualifying examinations before they join the Institute. Page 30

32 Universities with Updated IB Policies (f) Amity University Deemed University Page 31

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34 Universities with Updated IB Policies (g) Symbiosis International University Deemed University SIU recognizes IB Diploma as equivalent to Indian examinations for entry to its undergraduate programmes. Students have to sit for an entrance test.for admission. Page 33

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36 Universities with Updated IB Policies (h) Manipal University (Deemed University) Manipal University recognizes IB Diploma as equivalent to the + 2 stage of an Indian Board as an entry qualification for all its courses. Students who will be appearing for the IB examinations will have to enclose forecast/ predicted results certified by the school. Page 35

37 Universities with Updated IB Policies (i) KalingaInsitute of Industrial Technology, (KIIT) University, Deemed University KIIT University recognizes the IB Diploma Programme as equivalent to qualification of an Indian Board. Page 36

38 Universities with Updated IB Policies (j) NarseeMonjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Deemed University NarseeMonjee recognizes IB Diploma for all its schools as equivalent to qualification of an Indian Board. Technology&link=Eligibility Page 37

39 Universities with Updated IB Policies (k) Christ University, Bangalore (Deemed University) 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. Page 38

40 Private Institutes with Updated IB Policies (a) Indian School of Business and Finance(ISBF), Private college, Affiliate Centre of University of London (UoL) Page 39

41 Private Institutes with Updated IB Policies (b) Russell Square International College, Private college, Affiliate Centre of University of London (UoL) Page 40

42 Private Institutes with Updated IB Policies (c) Srishti School of Design and Technology, Private College Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology Page 41

43 Private Institutes with Updated IB Policies (d) Institute of Integrated Learning in Management, (IILM), Private College Page 42

44 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (a) Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Page 43

45 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (b) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi Page 44

46 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (c) Andhra University Page 45

47 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (d) Anna University, Madras Page 46

48 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (e) Banglore University Page 47

49 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (f) Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirpalli Page 48

50 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (g) Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Page 49

51 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (h) Himachal Pradesh University Page 50

52 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (i) Jadavpur University, Calcutta Page 51

53 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (j) Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Page 52

54 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (k) KurukshetraVishwavidalaya Page 53

55 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (l) National Law School of India University, Bangalore Page 54

56 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (m) North Eastern Hill University, Shillong Page 55

57 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (n) North Maharashtra University Page 56

58 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (o) Osmania University, Hyderabad Page 57

59 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (p) Punjab University, Chandigarh Page 58

60 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (q) Punjab University, Patiala Page 59

61 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (r) Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Page 60

62 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (s) The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 61

63 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (t) University of Agricultural Sciences, Banglore Page 62

64 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (u) University of Allahabad Page 63

65 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (v) University of Bombay Page 64

66 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (w) University of Calicut Page 65

67 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (x) University of Madras Page 66

68 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (y) University of Poona, Pune Page 67

69 Universities with IB Recognition statements since 1989 (z) University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Page 68