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2.1 Under Graduate (UG) Admission

SDM University considers candidates with 10+2 in science stream obtained from recognized Central
(CBSE / ISC) or State Boards. Refer concerned program eligibility criteria.

Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit an equivalency certificate for their Class XII
(entry-level) qualification. For foreign nationals seeking admission to undergraduate programs, the
equivalency certificate must be obtained from the UGC.

• UGC Equivalence Portal: https://equivalence.ugc.ac.in/
• UGC Equivalence FAQs: https://equivalence.ugc.ac.in/Home/faq

This certificate is mandatory for foreign students seeking admission to undergraduate programs.

2.1.1 Indian Boards

The qualifying certificate must be issued by a Board that is established or recognized through any of
the following:

• An Act of the Central or State Government;
• A Gazette Notification issued by the Central or State Government; or
• Executive Orders issued by the Central or State Government.

2.1.2 International Boards

Candidates who have completed their qualifying examination through an international board must
possess qualifications recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, as
equivalent to the Indian Pre-University Course (PUC) / Class XII qualification for admission to
Undergraduate (UG) programs. Candidates are advised to obtain the equivalence of their
qualifications through the UGC Equivalence Portal, wherever applicable. In addition, applicants must
fulfil all the eligibility requirements prescribed for the respective Undergraduate (UG) program.

2.1.3 Post Graduate (PG) Admission

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to a Master's degree program upon successful completion
of a prescribed Undergraduate (UG) degree program of a minimum of three years' duration from a
recognized University and fulfilment of the eligibility requirements of the respective program.

Candidates holding foreign academic qualifications seeking admission to Postgraduate programs
must obtain and submit an Equivalency Certificate from the respective professional councils.

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