UGC to consider CA/CS/ICWA qualification equivalent to PG Degree for appearing in UGC-Net.

University Grants Commission
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002
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E-mail: ssingh.ugc@nic.in

Dr. Surender Singh
Joint Secretary

D.O.No.9-35/2016 (CPP-II)

15 March 2021

Sub: To consider CA/CS/ICWA qualification equivalent to PG Degree for appearing in UGC-Net

Sir/ Madam,

UGC had received requests from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India to consider the qualification being awarded by them, i.e., Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS) and Cost and Works Accountants (ICWA) respectively, equivalent to Post Graduation Degree.

To consider this, a Committee was constituted by the UGC. The Commission, in its 55oth meeting held on 18th February 2021 considered the recommendation of the Expert Committee and resolved as under.

“CA/CS/ICWA qualification be considered equivalent to PG Degree.”

This is for your kind information.

With kind regards,

Yours sincerely

(Dr. Surender Singh)
Joint Secretary

The Secretary
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
ICSI House, 22 Industrial Area
Lodhi Road
New Delhi- 110 003