Can I transfer credits from an Indian university to a masters program abroad, and how does the process work?

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Prateeksha Manral · Accepted Answer

Credits issued by an Indian university can be transferred into a master's program abroad, but the whole process, in some way, is complex, depending on the country, institution, and actual specific requirements of the programs. Generally, it goes more or less this way:
First, research the specific universities and programs of interest. Most foreign universities have their unique policy about the acceptance of transfer credits. In some cases, universities may be open to the credits issued by Indian universities while others may be strict about them or refuse them completely. One may go through the university website or directly contact the admissions office for clarification on their policies.
Other commonly requested documentation is coursework documentation. This can include an academic transcript, course syllabi, and descriptions of courses completed. The admissions committee may use these in its review of content and level, against the standards of the program set by their institution. Many such reviews are checks for equivalency in terms of credit hours and content of the coursework.
Once you have gathered all the document requirements, your application is forwarded to the evaluation committee to finalize the process. Several applications will state that you would like your transferred credits evaluated and attach a copy of any documents for this purpose. Expect other supplementary requirements such as standardized tests such as GRE or GMAT or even language proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS.
After your application is processed, the university should let you know which transfer credits have been approved. Take note that they will grant transfer credits on certain courses, but not on all the previously earned credits. Usually, they'll only approve a few transfer credits to a master's program, and sometimes as few as 6 or 12 credits, but it is based at the discretion of the university.
Lastly, you should be aware of deadlines and procedures since the transfer of credits could be an important feature in your study time and economic planning. Transferring credits from an Indian university to a master's abroad is altogether possible but warrants careful preparation and research.
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Can I transfer credits from an Indian university to a master's program abroad, and how does the process work?