Dear friends, Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is the only recognized body in India for granting academic equivalence of degrees/diplomas not only within the country but also to other similar bodies in foreign countries. As per the notification (Dated 13th March, 1995) issued by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi, the equivalence done by AIU will be valid for the purpose of higher education as well as employment in the country. After obtaining the Academic Degree of a Foreign University, a student is required to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from AIU. For more information one can refer a book EQUIVALENCE OF FOREIGN DEGREES published by AIU. With best, -- *Anand Dodamani Asst. Librarian- User Services Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar Mumbai- 400 081* *Phone: 022-2552 5274* *Website: www.tiss.edu* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.