Is the degree of BA Hons offered by IIAD valid in India?

Hello Advaita, Recognition by Association of Indian universities is a must if you want to pursue something in India for which eligibility is a degree. I was not able to trace and check recognition of degrees awarded by IIAD. I suggest you contact AIU directly to get the answer.

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<p>As we all know, a UGC degree is required for further studies in India and if one wants to apply for a government job here. For these very reasons, IIAD has ensured that students receive a UCG-recognised degree, which enables us to fulfil these conditions. I can apply for my PG at Nift or IIT with this degree. Besides this, to make the degree more globally accepted, IIAD offers UG and PG degrees in collaboration with Kingston University, London, which is ranked as the UK's No. 1 Design school. We also become alumni of Kingston University upon completion of our courses. Also, IIAD has a dedicated CMS (Career Management Service) team to guide and help students with placements and attain professional advice.</p>

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Hi Advaita Thank you for raising such a pertinent query. IIAD offers 4 years BA (Hons) programmes in Fashion Design, Communication Design and Interior Architecture & Design in collaboration with Kingston University, London. This means that upon graduation, each student will be awarded a degree by Kingston University, London that is internationally valid. This degree will have the same standing/validity as the degree awarded to a student from Kingston University. IIAD is the only international collaborator of Kingston University for design education and the two institutions share similar academic ethos and best practices. So a student completing the B.A. (Hons) programme from IIAD is eligible to apply to design schools globally. Click here to learn more about the collaboration - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.kingston.ac.uk/international/country-specific-information/asian/india/partner-institutions/" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>http://www.kingston.ac.uk/international/country-specific-information/asian/india/partner-institutions/</a> One must also pay cognisance to the fact that Design Degrees are professional courses that really focus on skill-development. A design graduate's employment prospects highly depend on the body of work produced by the student and his/her portfolio. Employers value a good designer with sophisticated skill-sets and industry exposure. While selecting a Design School for higher education pursuits, it is essential that the aspirant bears in mind the fact that upon graduation, it will be the strength of his/her portfolio that will impress the recruiters. In fact many design students begin getting freelance and internship opportunities while they are still in their degree programmes, owing to the fantastic work they are capable of doing, be it in the field of Fashion Design, Communication Design or Interior Architecture and Design. Such students get absorbed by big brands and labels upon graduation. So, rest assured that talented and enterprising designers will always find jobs and be in a position to create lucrative opportunities for themselves. Hope we have been able to address your query.

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