So, think once. You did 12th from CBSE, friend from the State Board. Now when applying for a government job or for a college entry, the board name is required to take the lead tension? A day in the circles of equivalence certificate Now all this is over.
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The Education Ministry has just released a tremendous notification on September 6, 2025. NCERT has been given the strength that it will give nationwide equivalent to class 10 and 12 certificates of all school boards across the country.
Meaning, now any board certificate will be celebrated equivalent everywhere entry higher education or for central, state, union government jobs. understand? This news came into full swing on September 26, and it is a great relief for students Let’s talk in detail friend.
How did this new rule come about and why?
The first this work was with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). He was given this responsibility in November 2021, as students had great trouble proving the equality of different board certificates. But now, the ministry thought that NCERT would handle much better.
The notification is published in e-gajet, under the Department of School Education and Literacy, takes place of old order, understand? Why? Because under NEP 2020, education is to make education equal.
NCERT’s Parakh Centre which is the National Evaluation Centre will now manage all this. Similar standards make sure to do that, so that every student gets equal opportunities.
Real thing: Previously, a student had to take an equivalent letter from AIU which was going to take time. Now NCERT’s equivalence will be valid automated nationwide.
No shock now For official details, go straight to the Ministry of Education or check the PIB release on the site of the Ministry of Education. Okay, right?
Why is this game-changer for students?
Now imagine, you’re from Karnatak did from the 12th State Board, Now you are applying for B.SC at Delhi University. Earlier, the board had to give proof equivalence, sometimes rejected too.
Not now, All equal to NCERT’s stamp Admission to higher education will be smooth IIT, NIT, State University, all in. Data look There are more than 50 boards in India, such as CBSE, ICSE, UP Board, Maharashtra Board. Every year, millions of students migrate between the states.
This rule is a boon for them, A recent example: In 2024, just 10,000+ equivalent requests were handled through AIU, but there were delay complaints.
Now with NCERT, there will be a faster process and jobs? Central Government schemes like SSC CGL, UPSC, or State PSC There is no board-based issue now in certificate verification.
Jobs in Ladakh or Puducherry like Union Territory also easy Dude, this will bring equality to the system. What do you say Motivated Feeling isn’t it?
How will you apply and what to keep in mind?
Simple is brother. will now grant NCERT equivalentity, but the exact process announcement will be early You keep checking the update on the official website of NCERT.
All this will be found in the announcement section there If you’re in college counseling right now, don’t take stress while putting the board details in the CUET or JEE Mains form the equivalent automatic idea will be.
An Advice Keep your certificate safe, and call the helpline if there is any doubt. The government has done this so that skill based education under NEP is focusing on, not on paperwork.
Real-world data In the 2025 entry cycle, these rules are that at least 20% more students will be able to migrate smoothly, experts say.
Schemes like PMKVY (Prime Minister Skill Development Scheme) are also useful for jobs. Understand, pay attention to the preparation, these barriers have gone away.
What will be the impact in the future?
It’s just the beginning, In the long-term these NEP will strengthen 2020 overall education, no ratt and equal opportunities. For students who want to go abroad, the reliability of Indian boards will also increase.
In Jobs market, besides the government, private sector can also follow it. A small thing If you’re a young job seeke now focus on skills on coding communication, or competitive examinations. This rule is giving you level playing field Think, how big a change!
Soh, man, were happy to hear this news? Now leave tension, take on studies and preparation. Equivalence breakdown it’s time to fulfill the dream. Share with your friends, and tell in the comments what will you benefit from this rule? Keep reading, keep successful Jai Hind.
