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NCERT to Standardize 10th and 12th Grade Certificate Equivalence Across India

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a new policy to grant equivalence to 10th and 12th-grade certificates from all educational boards in India. This initiative, aimed at simplifying the admission process for higher education and enhancing job opportunities, ensures that students receive uniform recognition of their qualifications. The NCERT will oversee this process under the National Assessment Center – PARAKH, promoting transparency and academic integrity. With this change, students can expect easier transfers between boards and greater acceptance of their certificates in government job applications. Read on to discover how this policy will impact students across the nation.
By Ambika Singh Sep 28, 2025, 15:08 IST
NCERT to Standardize 10th and 12th Grade Certificate Equivalence Across India

NCERT's New Initiative for Educational Equivalence


The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced a significant policy change that will provide equivalence for 10th and 12th-grade certificates issued by various educational boards throughout India. This decision, officially communicated by the Ministry of Education via the e-Gazette, aims to streamline the admission and employment processes for students across the country.


Key Benefits of the New Policy

Direct Advantages for Students:

  • This initiative will facilitate students in gaining admission to higher education institutions and securing government job placements by ensuring uniform recognition of their board certificates.


Streamlined Migration Process:

  • Students will find it easier to transfer between different educational boards across the nation. Certificates recognized by NCERT will hold universal validity, promoting transparency and consistency among boards.


Authority in Charge:

  • The NCERT has been tasked with overseeing the equivalence process through the National Assessment Center – PARAKH, which was established under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. PARAKH is committed to ensuring that the equivalence process is transparent and academically sound, upholding high educational standards.


Included Boards:

  • Education boards created by the Central or State Government

  • Boards established through Parliament or State Legislature Acts

  • Boards formed by Executive Orders

  • Statutory bodies and recognized institutions authorized to issue certificates


Transition from Previous System:

  • This new directive supersedes the earlier framework established on 15 November 2021, which assigned equivalence responsibilities to the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).


Implications for Students

Admissions to Higher Education:

  • Students will now benefit from uniform recognition of their certificates when applying to colleges and universities.


Job Opportunities:

  • Government positions that require board-level qualifications will now accept NCERT-approved equivalence across the nation.


Inter-Board Transfers:

  • The new policy simplifies migration between boards, ensuring academic continuity for students relocating across states or boards.


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