India was not recognising UK higher education qualifications
Trade barrier summary
India did not recognise one-year masters programmes offered by UK universities for the purposes of Civil Service employment or for admission to PhD courses at Indian Universities. Following signature of the UK-India Mutual Recognition of Qualifications agreement, A-levels and their equivalents, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are now recognised. This was part of the UK-India Enhanced Trade Partnership Market Access agreement.
Sectors affected
Resolved
Yes - July 2022
Date reported
4 February 2020
Last updated
21 November 2023
Public ID
PID-B778JB
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