NCERT to Provide Equivalence for All 10th & 12th Board Certificates Across India

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is set to grant equivalence to 10th and 12th-grade certificates issued by all education boards across India. The Ministry of Education has officially notified this decision in the e-Gazette, aiming to simplify admissions and employment processes for students nationwide.

Key Highlights

• Direct Benefits for Students:
  This move will help students during admissions to higher education institutions and recruitment for government jobs by providing uniform recognition of their board certificates.

• Simplified Migration:
  Students will now experience easier transfers (migration) between different school education boards across the country. Certificates recognized by NCERT will have universal validity across India, ensuring inter-board transparency and consistency.

• Responsible Authority:
  The responsibility for determining equivalence has been assigned to NCERT under the National Assessment Center – PARAKH, established under National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. PARAKH will ensure that the equivalence process is academically robust and transparent, maintaining high educational standards.

• Boards Covered:

  • Education boards established by the Central or State Government

  • Boards formed through Parliament or State Legislature Acts

  • Boards set up by Executive Orders

  • Statutory bodies and recognized institutions with authority to issue certificates

• Replacement of Previous System:
  This new notification replaces the earlier system of 15 November 2021, where equivalence responsibilities were with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Impact on Students

• Higher Education Admissions: Students can now get uniform recognition of their certificates when applying to colleges and universities.

• Employment Opportunities: Government jobs requiring board-level qualifications will accept NCERT-approved equivalence nationwide.

• Inter-Board Transfers: Easier migration between boards ensures smooth academic continuity for students moving across states or boards.