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What is GQF?

The Global Qualifications Framework (GQF) is an international reference system that maps and compares educational qualifications across different countries, enabling seamless recognition of degrees, diplomas, and certifications. In India, the GQF is gaining importance under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes global mobility and credit transfer. It provides a common language for stakeholders—students, employers, and institutions—to understand the equivalence of qualifications. While India has its own National Qualifications Framework (NQF), the GQF serves as a broader tool for benchmarking Indian degrees against international standards, facilitating study abroad opportunities and cross-border employment. It is referenced in university admissions, visa processes, and professional accreditation, particularly in fields like engineering, medicine, and business. For competitive exams like UGC NET or study-abroad tests, familiarity with the GQF can help candidates explain their academic credentials. By aligning Indian qualifications with global benchmarks, the GQF supports the government’s goal of making India a global education hub.

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Under the GQF, an Indian bachelor's degree in engineering is often recognized as equivalent to a Level 6 qualification in many European countries.

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