Indian students having degree from Pakistan not eligible for jobs

University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have advised students not to travel to Pakistan for pursuing higher education.

In a public notice issued by UGC and AICTE, it has been highlighted that any Indian national or overseas citizen of India, who intends to take admission in any educational institution of Pakistan, will not be eligible for seeking employment or higher studies in India on basis of such educational qualifications acquired in Pakistan.

“All concerned are advised not to travel to Pakistan for pursuing Higher Education, Any Indian national/Overseas Citizen of India who intends to take admission in any degree college/educational institution of Pakistan shall not be eligible for seeking employment or higher studies in India on the basis of such educational qualifications (in any subject) acquired in Pakistan,” said UGC, AICTE in a public notice.

However, migrants and their children who have acquired higher education degree in Pakistan and have been awarded citizenship by India would be eligible for seeking employment in India after obtaining Security Clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs.