**Executive Summary**
MS Notice 10 of 2022, issued by the Directorate General of Shipping on July 29, 2022, addresses the recognition of M.Sc. degrees from the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmo, Sweden, by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The notice clarifies that the AIU recognizes the WMU degree as equivalent to an Indian Master's degree for employment in central services and admission to higher courses in Indian Universities, based on a 1995 letter from the AIU to the Ministry. Candidates holding a WMU M.Sc. degree may approach the Association of Indian Universities to obtain an equivalence certificate.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Recognition of WMU M.Sc. Degree:**
* The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognizes the M.Sc. degree from the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmo, Sweden.
* This recognition considers the WMU degree as equivalent to a Master's degree from an Indian University.
* This recognition was initially communicated via a letter from the AIU to the Ministry of Surface Transport on May 23, 1995.
* **Validity of Recognition:**
* The AIU's recognition is valid for employment in central services under the Government of India, as per the Ministry of Human Resource Development Notification dated March 13, 1995.
* It is also valid for admission to higher courses at Indian Universities.
* The recognition is being included in the AIU publication "Equivalence of Foreign Degrees" and is being circulated to all universities in India.
* **Equivalence Certificate:**
* Candidates holding an M.Sc. degree from WMU who wish to obtain an equivalence certificate may contact the Association of Indian Universities.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Seafarers with M.Sc. Degree from WMU**
* **Impact:** The notice confirms that their WMU M.Sc. degree is recognized as equivalent to an Indian Master's degree, facilitating employment and higher education opportunities in India.
* **Action Required:** They may approach the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to obtain an official equivalence certificate if required.
**Stakeholder: Indian Universities**
* **Impact:** The notice clarifies the recognition status of WMU M.Sc. degrees for admissions to higher courses.
* **Action Required:** Universities should recognize WMU M.Sc. degrees as equivalent to Indian Master's degrees, particularly in light of the AIU's publication "Equivalence of Foreign Degrees."
**Stakeholder: Government of India (Central Services)**
* **Impact:** The notice reinforces the validity of WMU M.Sc. degrees for employment in central services.
* **Action Required:** Government departments should acknowledge WMU M.Sc. degrees as equivalent to Indian Master's degrees when considering candidates for employment.
Key Entities Referenced
Association of Indian Universities [AIU]: Recognizes degrees for equivalence in India, impacting eligibility for employment and higher education.
World Maritime University [WMU], Malmo, Sweden: Institution whose M.Sc. degree recognition is the subject of the notice.
Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai: The issuer of the MS Notice, responsible for maritime affairs in India.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The parent ministry of the Directorate General of Shipping.
Ministry of Human Resource Development Notification No. F.15-17/94-TS. IV: Referenced notification regarding equivalence for employment and higher education, superseded by Ministry of Education.
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MS Notice 10 of 2022
Sub.: Recognition of M. Sc. Degree of World Maritime University. Malmo" Sweden by
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Instance have been reported when seafarers in possession of M.Sc. Degree from World
Maritime University [WMU], Malmo, Sweden have not been considered by certain universities
for pursuing higher education.
2. In this rcgard, seafarers in possession of M.Sc. Degree from WMU are to note that the
Association of Indian Universities [AIU] had recognized the M.Sc. Degree awarded by WMU,
Sweden, as a coffesponding Master's degree of an Indian University, vide their letter to the then
Ministry of Surface Transport on 23th May, 1995 (letter no. EV/II (640)19513177ll-12). Copy of
the letter of AIU is enclosed.
3. As per the said letter of AIU to the Ministry, the recognition/equation is valid for
employment in central services as per Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource
DevelopmentNotificationNo. F.l5-I7194-TS. IV dated 13th March,1995 as well as forpurpose
of admission to higher courses at Indian Universities. In addition, the said letter has also specified
that the decision on the recognition of the qualification is being inserted in AIU publication
'Equivalence of Foreign Degrees' and circulated to all universities in the country.
4. Accordingly, candidates holding M.Sc. Degree awarded by the World Maritime
University, Malmo, Sweden desiring to obtain equivalence certificate may approach the
Association of Indian Universities in the matter.
This is issued with approval of the Chief Examiner of Master & Mates and Nautical
Advisor to the Government of India (i/c).
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