Structure of Higher Education in India


Structure of Higher Education in India

In the Indian system, higher education includes the education imparted after the 10+2 stage - ten years of primary and secondary education followed by two years of higher secondary education. The first degree, the Bachelor's degrees, is obtained after three years study in the case of liberal arts, and four years in the case of most professional degrees (four and half in case of medicine and five/six years in case of law}. The Master's program is usually of two years duration. The research degrees (M.Phil and Ph.D) take variable time depending upon the individual student 
The postgraduate degree programs involve 2 years of study after first degree. These include M.Tech, MD, MS and MDS programs that take 2 years after B.Tech and MBBS/BDS respectively.
The M.Phil. program, is of one and-half year duration. It is a preparatory program for doctoral level studies. PhD program is research study for 2 years and can take several years while D.Sc. and D.Litt. are awarded by some universities after PhD for original contributions.
In addition to the degree programs, a number of diploma and certificate programs are also available in universities. Their range is wide and they cover anything from poetics to computers. Some of them are undergraduate diploma programs and others postgraduate programs. The duration varies from one year to three years.
Universities, deemed universities and institutions of national importance are largely autonomous institutions entitled by law to design, develop and offer programs which they consider relevant and appropriate for the national needs. Colleges and other institutes in turn, are expected to be regulated by the Universities with which they are affiliated or associated. Given the wide reach and variety of institutions and programs of higher education, a number of professional, regulatory bodies and councils have been established to ensure proper development of higher education in the country in a coordinated manner.
Tables below give nomenclature of different programs offered in the Indian Higher Education system, duration of the Programs and eligibility requirements. Most of the Higher Education Institutions in India are expected to follow this pattern, however there could be a few variations. Students are therefore advised to refer to the brochure of the institution concerned or visit Institute's Website for specific details. Subjects have been organized under twenty one (21) disciplines below. Programs not fitting in any of the diciplines would fall under specialized programs under serial no. 22. 
3.     Natural Sciences
6.     Performing Arts

16.  Pharmacy
17.  Nursing
20.  Law
21.  Education
22.  Specialized programs
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BA
3
10+2
PG
MA
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D or D. Phil.
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
Diploma
1
10+2+3
Certificate
Certificate
1
10+2+3
Other nomenclatures in vogue are: B.Litt.; BJ; BOL; BPP; BPS; BT;; D.HV.; DOL; M. Ind.; M. Litt; M. Plan; MJ; MOL; Samaj Vidya Parangat; Samaj Vidya Visharad; Alankar; Bhasha Parveena; Granthalaya; Hindi Shiksha Visharad; M.Ch.; Vachaspati
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
B. Com.
3
10+2
PG
M. Com.
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
Diploma
1
10+2+3
Certificate
Certificate
1
10+2+3
Other nomenclatures in vogue are: 
MFC; MTA; M. eCom; DBA; DBM;
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
B.Sc.
3
10+2
PG
M.Sc.
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D. or D.Sc.
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
Diploma
1
10+2+3
Certificate
Certificate
1
10+2+3
Other nomenclatures in vogue are:
B.S.Sc.; B.Stat.; B.V.Sc.; B.V.Sc. & A.H; M.Stat.; M.V.Sc.
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BPEd
3
10+2
PG
MPEd
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral

1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral

3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral

3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
DPEd
1
10+2+3
Certificate
CPEd
1
10+2+3
Other nomenclatures in vogue are: 
BPE; MPE
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BFA
4
10+2
PG
MFA
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D.
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
The following Nomenclatures be discontinued 
Bachelor in Sculpture, Bachelor in Painting, Bachelor in commercial Art etc be replaced by BFA (Sculpture); BFA (Painting); BFA (Commercial Art); BFA (Art Education) etc
(6) Performing Arts: 
[Music, Dance, Drama]
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BPA
4
10+2
PG
MPA
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D.
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
Other nomenclatures in vogue are: 
B.Mus; B. Dance; D. Mus; M. Dance; M. Mus;
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
B. Tech or BE
4
10+2
PG
M. Tech or ME
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
Diploma
1
10+2+3
Certificate
Certificate
1
10+2+3
Other nomenclatures in vogue are: 
B.Ch.E.; B.Chem. Tech;; B.Tel.E.; B.Text; BCE; BEE; BME; D.Eng.; M.Ch.E.; M.Text; MEE; MME
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BCA; B.Sc;
3
10+2
PG
MCA; M.Sc.
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D.Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
Diploma
1
10+2+3
Certificate
Certificate
1
10+2+3
Other nomenclatures in vogue are: 
BIT; BSS; MIT; MSS
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BBA
3
10+2
PG
MBA
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
Diploma
1
10+2+3
Certificate
Certificate
1
10+2+3
The following nomenclatures are also in Vogue 
BBS, BIBF; BBM, BIBM, BIM, MBM, MBS, MIB, MMS 

Related Professional Council: All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)- www.aicte.ernet.in
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
B. Arch
4
10+2
PG
M. Arch
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
PhD or D. Sc.
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
Diploma
1
10+2+3
Certificate
Certificate
1
10+2+3
Related Professional Council: 
Council of Architecture
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
MBBS
5
10+2
PG
MD or MS
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral

1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
DM
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral

3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
The following nomenclatures is also in vogue: 
MO; BMBS; BOT; BSMS 

Related Professional Council:
 Medical Council of India (MCI) www.mciindia.org
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BDS
5
10+2
PG
MDS
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral

1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
DM
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral

3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
Related Professional Council: 
Dental Council of India (DCI)- www.dciindia.org
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BHMS
5
10+2
PG
MD (Homeo)
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral

1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
DM (Homeo)
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral

3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
Related Professional Council: 
Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH) www.cchindia.com
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BAMS
5
10+2
PG
MAMS
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral

1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
DM (Ayurveda)
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral

3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
The following nomenclatures are also in Vogue: 
AMBS; Anu Parangat; Ayurveda Vachaspati; Ayurvedacharya; BAM; BIM; D. Ay. M; MAMS; B. Nat (Ayu)
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BUMS
5
10+2
PG
MUMS
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral

1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
DM (Unani)
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral

3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
The following nomenclatures are also in Vogue: 
MUMS 
Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM) www.ccimindia.org
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
B. Pharm
4
10+2
PG
M. Pharm
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D. or LLD
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) www.pci.nic.in 
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
B. Sc (Nursing)
4
10+2
PG
M. Sc (Nursing)
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
The following Nomenclatures are also in Vogue: 
B. Nur; M. Nur 
Indian Nursing Council (INC) http://mohfw.nic.in/kk/95/ib/95ib0301.htm
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
BPT
4
10+2
PG
MPT
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D. or LLD
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
B. Sc. Agri
3
10+2
PG
M. Sc. Agri
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
PhD or D. Sc.
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Litt.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
Diploma
1
10+2+3
Certificate
Certificate
1
10+2+3
The following nomenclatures are also in Vogue: 
B. Agri; B. F. Sc; M. F. Sc; 
Related Agency for coordination and Funding:
 Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) www.icar.org.in
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
B. Ed.
1
10+2
PG
M. Ed.
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma
Diploma
1
10+2+3
Certificate
Certificate
1
10+2+3
The Following nomenclatures are also in Vogue: 
B.A. B.Ed.; B.Com. B.Ed; B.Sc. B.Ed.; D.Ed.; B. S. Ed; M. S. Ed; Shiksha Acharya; Shiksha Shastri; Shiksha Visharad; Shikshan Parangat; Vidya Nishnanat; Vidya Praveena; Vidya Vachaspati; Vidya Varidhi; Vidyalankar
 
Related Professional Council: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) www.ncte-in.org
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
LLB
3
10+2+3
UG Integrated
BA LLB
5
10+2
PG
LLM
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D. or LLD
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
The following Nomenclatures are also in Vogue: 
BCL; BGL; BL; DL; ML 
Related Professional Council:
 Bar Council of India (BCI)
Level
Nomenclatures of Degrees
Duration in Years
Eligibility Requirement
UG
B. Ed.
1
10+2+3
PG
M. Ed.
2
Undergraduate Degree
Pre Doctoral
M. Phil.
1
Postgraduate Degree
Doctoral
Ph. D.
3
Postgraduate Degree
Post Doctoral
D. Lit.
3
PhD
Advanced Diploma

1
Undergraduate Degree
Diploma

1
10+2+3
Certificate

1
10+2+3
The Following nomenclatures are also in Vogue: B.A. B.Ed.; B.Com. B.Ed; B.Sc. B.Ed.; D.Ed.; B. S. Ed; M. S. Ed; Shiksha Acharya; Shiksha Shastri; Shiksha Visharad; Shikshan Parangat; Vidya Nishnanat; Vidya Praveena; Vidya Vachaspati; Vidya Varidhi; Vidyalankar
Related Professional Council: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) www.ncte-in.org

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