Most Universities in Canada ask for 16 years of education, i.e 4 years bachelors degree, are there some good universities in Canada that accepts a 3 years B.Sc degree from India.?

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Shruti T · Accepted Answer

Yes, there are some good Canadian universities that accept a 3-year B.Sc degree from India, especially if it&rsquo;s from a UGC-recognized institution and comes with strong academics. Schools like York Schulich, Rotman (Toronto), and UBC Sauder may consider three-year degrees on a case-by-case basis &mdash; especially if the rest of your profile is solid, including work experience, test scores, or certifications.
That said, not all programs are equally flexible. Some, like McGill or Queen&rsquo;s, still prefer the full 16 years, unless the applicant has a master&rsquo;s or an additional qualification like a CA or CFA.
It&rsquo;s worth emailing admissions directly with your transcripts. Many students with B.Com or B.Sc backgrounds from India do get accepted every year &mdash; it just depends on the school&rsquo;s evaluation process. If you're planning for Canada, shortlist programs that clearly mention flexibility on degree length or list India-specific eligibility.

P Sinha · Answer

A lot of top universities in Canada do ask for 16 years of education, but there are still options if you&rsquo;ve done a 3-year B.Sc from India.

Schulich (York), Rotman (Toronto), and UBC Sauder sometimes accept 3-year degrees, especially if backed by work experience or additional certifications
Schools like HEC Montr&eacute;al and Carleton University are generally more flexible and often list Indian degrees as eligible
You&rsquo;ll have a better chance if your B.Sc is from a well-ranked or NAAC &lsquo;A&rsquo; accredited Indian university
Some universities may ask for a WES evaluation to confirm equivalency, so plan ahead for that
If a school officially asks for 4 years, it&rsquo;s still worth checking &mdash; some grant exceptions after profile review or if you hold a master&rsquo;s or postgrad diploma

Always verify directly with the school. Many applicants assume it&rsquo;s a hard rule, but flexibility does exist depending on the program.