Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level Acceptance Statements from India - Introduction - Resolution

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Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level acceptance statements for India set out equivalence information and official notifications across multiple Indian education bodies. The booklet explains Cambridge qualifications’ recognition through the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) equivalence publication and describes coordination with Indian education departments and examination boards. It also includes a preface and a formal resolution detailing how schools apply for NOC and the verification conditions, submissions, and timelines for further government proposal processing.

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Introduction

Notes about the document

Preface

Resolution

Conditions for issuing NOC

# Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level Acceptance Statements from India # Introduction This booklet includes equivalence statements andnotifications issued by various education bodies includinggovernment departmentsand examination boardsin India.Cambridge International AS & A Level, Cambridge IGCSEand Cambridge O levels have long been recognized by theAssociation of Indian Universities (AIU) and thisinformation is published in the‘Equivalence of Foreigndegrees’published by theAIU. We work closely with stateeducation departmentsand examination boardsin Indiatoensure candidates with Cambridge qualifications are ableto progress into the Indian education system. A note about this document: - Statements from universities and other highereducation institutions are not listed in this document.Please refer to “Cambridge AS and A Level AcceptanceStatements from India” - Please check the Recognitions database for otherstatementsand notifications here www.cambridgeinternational.org/recognitionsearch Index Association of Indian Universities (AIU) .............................. 4 National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) ........................... 5 Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education ....................... 7 Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ................. 8 Gujarat Department of Education ................................... 9 Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board ............... 13 Haryana Board of School Education................................. 14 Himachal Pradesh School Education Board ........................... 15 Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School Education ..................... 16 Karnataka Department of Pre-U Education ........................... 17 Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education ....................... 18 Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ......... 20 Meghalaya Board of School Education ............................... 21 Punjab School Education Board.................................... 22 Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education............................. 23 Telangana Board of Secondary Education ............................ 24 Uttarakhand Board of School Education ............................. 26 West Bengal Council of Higher Education ............................ 27 Association of Indian Universities (AIU) National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) http://nios.ac.in/media/documents/prospectus/AcadProspectus_2017_18.pdf Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Gujarat Department of Education Policy for giving NOC and equivalence to institutionsaffiliated to CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, IB & otherboards ‐ for secondary & higher secondary schools Gujarat GovernmentResolution no . MSHB/2008/1406/6Education department,Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar.Dt: 6/1/2009 Ref: 1) education dept. circular no. MSHB/2005/1339/chh dated23/12/05 ## Preface: As per (1) above & Board’s bylaws for secondary & higher secondaryschools, the schools seeking affiliation to CBSE, ICSE & other Indiangovt. boards were issued NOC. As of now, there has been no provisionfor issuing NOC to boards other than the state govt . & Indian govt.boards. Due to this issuing of NOC to schools seeking affiliation tosuch boards gets delayed inordinately. In the Global Investors Summit2009, the state govt. has identified the education sector also as aseparate investment sector. Keeping this in mind, healthy competitionis welcomed to improve the quality of education. For this purpose,the govt. was considering a comprehensive policy to expedite theprocess of quickly issuing an NOC to the schools seeking affiliationwith the Indian govt. as well as international aforesaid boards (IB,Geneva or Cambridge University, London) . ## Resolution: It is resolved, following a careful contemplation, to issue an NOC toschools

FAQs

What is the purpose of this booklet?

It provides equivalence statements and notifications showing how Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Levels are recognized within the Indian education system, including references to AIU equivalence information.

Which higher education statements are not included?

Statements from universities and other higher education institutions are not listed here; they are referenced to a separate document titled “Cambridge AS and A Level Acceptance Statements from India”.

What resolution process governs issuing an NOC?

Schools seeking affiliation to CBSE/ICSE boards (and specified international boards) must submit an application with required information and undertakings, after which verification is carried out and a proposal is submitted to government under defined conditions and timelines.

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