A lot of people including students, teachers and school administrators have sought to know more about the American System of School Education and particularly about Northwest Accreditation Board or NWAC and AdvancED. As an educator who has spent 21 years in the States (or in America, as we fondly call it), let me express my point of view on this topic. The American School Education system is hinged on two basic principles: accreditation and program.
Accreditation is nothing, but a form of what we call affiliation in India or in some other Asian countries. Infact, accreditation as a concept was introduced to regulate the quality of school education in USA. As a matter of fact, there are only given accreditation agencies in US who are recognized by the US governments, either Federal or State. The most noticeable among these are the six US Regional Accrediting agencies. So it is like saying that, in India there are only a given finite number of bodies whose stamp is valid for school affiliation, namely CBSE at the Central Government level and State Boards at the State level. If you are a recognized school from any of these Boards, then your students will eventually have a qualification that is considered valid, legal and acceptable for further education. Similarly, if you have a school in US, accredited by any of these six US Regional Accrediting Agencies, then you have a stamp of accreditation that is valid, legal and acceptable. Northwest Accreditation Commission or NWAC board is one of the six US Regional Accrediting Agencies.
The second principle is hinged on the Program that you are running in your school. The American High School Diploma Program is the most commonly found program and a program of choice for schools and students alike.
To summarize and merge the two principles above, an American High School Diploma Program from a school accredited by any of the six US Regional Accrediting Agencies, is a valid, legal and acceptable option for colleges and universities, while evaluating the candidature of students for higher education.
Now let us bring this picture and co-relate it with the Indian school education system. To do that we must first understand what is the thumb rule for any qualification being acceptable in India or for that matter anywhere else globally. The rule is “If a qualification is valid, legal and acceptable in the country of its origin, then it is valid, legal and acceptable in all other countries.” India is no exception as we are a part of the global fraternity. So to extrapolate the concept, if one is asking whether NWAC board is valid acceptable school qualification in India, it is like asking if CBSE is a valid school qualification in USA. Thousand of CBSE School students seek and get admission is US universities every year. So there is no base in questioning the validity of NWAC or any of the six Regional Accrediting Agencies, whether in India or elsewhere.
I hope that my above explanation shall qualify well to serve the queries of one and all who question the validity of NWAC or any other recognized agencies.
good information. definitely will work for me
welcome sir
I had paased out 10th in cbse and 12th in NWAC so will the ambassy allow me to go for canada for further studies ???
Yes Mustakim! You are eligibe to apply to Canadian universities for further studies.
Is it valid all over the world? I want to take admission in UK Please guide me
Yes it is also valid in UK you may take admission.
Is it valid in maharshtra ? i want to take admission in BDS ( dental)……
Please guid me
Yes, NWAC Board is valid in Maharshtra too..
Nwac board 12th Vilid for bums in west bangal university health and sceince
Yes! NWAC Board is valid and recognized for admission to B.U.M.S. and any other courses or universities in India and abroad.
Dear Sir/Madam Is this board valid for taking admission in australia for bachelor degree ?
Yes Milind it is acceptable in Australia.
Mam is it accepted in tamil nadu and in Australia pls reply
Yes, NWAC Board is accepted and recognized in Tamil Nadu as well as Australia.
Is it valid in USA….bcoz I have received mail from Indianapolis Uni. that its unauthorized board ??
NWAC board is a recognized accredited agency for post-secondary education in the seven-state region.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Accreditation_Commission
I did my 12th fro Nwac board…and now I am planning for Canada for further studies. …..will Canada embassy approve NWAC? Looking forward for your reply
NWAC board comes under AdvancED. and AdvancED is valid for further studies In Canada.
Is it applicable in state of odisha?
Yes, NWAC Board is valid/recognized and acceptable in the state of Odisha as well as other Indian states.
is it valid to take admission in engineering in gujarat
Hi Chetan, as the board is valid worldwide, it is absolutely acceptable in Gujarat too.
I have completed 12 from nwac and taken admission in iihm bhratahari university will they allow me to sit for eam
of course when they have approved your admission then you are eligible for examinations.
is it valid to take admission in engineering in UK
Yes NWAC board is valid world wide you can get more information by search nwac board information on google
is it valid to take admission in engineering in bangalore
Hi Sreya! NWAC Board marksheet is valid/accepted to take admission in Engineering in Bangalore.
NWAC marksheet is valid in USA for Bachlor study?
NWAC BOARD is USA based so don’t worry you will get admission.
NWAC board is applicable in India . In the job of air force
NWAC Board is applicable/recognized for applying to vacancies in the Air Force.
Sir I live in Punjab I m +2 student I m commerce student nwac borad I go highr study in Canada that borrad cold ja in valid
yes you can go for further studies.
Is NWAC BOARD accepted in kerala M.G UNIVERSITY ?I need to get admission for BSW.
NWAC board is acceptable but they may ask for AIU.
What is AIU
As a name in itself says everything AIU is Association of Indian Universities. AIU is a apex body of Ministry of HRD which equates foreign qualifications in India.
AIU ?? where do i get
Hi Asif! Kindly leave your contact details at [email protected].
Sir I first completed 12 standard exam from Assam higher secondary board…now I again completed senior secondary from nwac….
Is there any problem as I have two certificates of same Grade level ?
Hi Faisal! You can only use one set of qualifications.
Is NWAC vaild in INDIA for marine engineering course. PLZ rply for it sir.
Yes it is valid for all courses.
NWAC is valid in Georgia? ?
Yes Ramendra, It is valid in all the countries because American High School diploma is valid world wide.
Like a CBSC,Bihar , Maharastra board option is in any government forms like army ,airforce after 12th.What is correct option for NWAC?
Hi Pranav! You can get admission into any college and course of your choice after clearing NWAC Board exam. Also, you are eligible to appear for any public or private sector jobs in India.
NWAC board certificate is valid for government job in india are not please reply must…
Yes Nilesh, NWAC certificate is valid for all government and private sector jobs in India.
After passing nwac 12 …..will get nice job in Bangalore???????please tell sir
After passing NWAC Board exams, students are eligible to appear for all public and private sector jobs. However, your selection completely depends on how your interview goes.
I have completed my 12th from NWAC but it was not accepted for exchange nor NIT
NWAC is an international Board and it is widely accepted/recognized everywhere. However, some universities may ask for an equivalency certificate.
Can anyone interpret me that is this certificate is valid or acceptable in punjab clearing by +2 in order to take addmission for BA or any other graduation or f4 degree classes …i need an answer soon so assist me ….
Hi Manpreet! You can take admission into any college and course of your choice using NWAC transcripts as they are valid/ recognized for further education to all leading universities in India and abroad.
Sir nwac is valid for government college in india
NWAC Board transcripts are valid and accepted for taking admission into any college/university in India. For more information, kindly visit this page.
I did my Nwac but tey r telling it not a valid board at all.
NWAC Board is a completely valid board which is recognized by MHRD and AIU. Also, its transcripts are accepted for admissions to all leading universities worldwide for further education.
I have nwac result and i am planning to study abroad, canada, they will accept thish nwac result
Yes Atik! NWAC board comes under AdvancED. and AdvancED is valid for further studies In Canada.
Is annamallai university accepting nwac board
Yes Aditya! All universities in India and abroad accept and recognize NWAC Board transcripts.
NWAC with AIU, is it valid in Pune university and Symbiosis university
Hi Rohan! NWAC Board is valid/recognized across all leading universities worldwide. In India, it has been approved by MHRD and AIU. Therefore, you can take admission into any college/university of your liking.
My daughter has did her 12 th from nwac so is hse will get admission in BCA ?
Yes your daughter can easily get admission into any college of her choice as NWAC Board is valid/recognized worldwide.
Is it valid in Manipur
NWAC Board is valid/recognized all over India.
I have completed my 12thThrough nwac board can i give all government exam in india like upsc gpsc and ssc cgl is it valid ? Can i have any difficulty in that
Greetings Pruthviraj! NWAC Board pass out students are eligible for all kinds of public and private sector jobs.
Is NWAC board is valid for MCI to study MBBS/MD out of india
Greetings Nirgude! NWAC Board transcripts are accepted for further education to all Engineering, arts, science courses etc.
Is it vallid in Andhra pradesh state
NWAC Board is valid/recognized all over India.
NWAC is valid for MDS UNIVERSITY,Ajmer, Rajasthan
Plz guide me fast
Hi sachin! NWAC Board is valid/recognized all over India and abroad for higher studies.
Wheter NWC is recognized by medical council of india or not?
Hi Dhanya! NWAC results are accepted across all Indian and foreign universities for further education to all Engineering, arts, science courses etc.
Nwac board was valid in uk I want to go uk for study in January 2018 some one help me its valid or not for uk ?
NWAC Board marksheet is valid and accepted for admission to all leading universities worldwide.
Is this valid in state manipur
Yes it is valid/recognized across all Indian universities.
Lost my NWAC marks card, what’s the procedure to apply for duplicate copy?
Kindly visit this page for your probems/queries.
Is Nwac board valid in manipur and valid to take admission under manipur university
Yes, NWAC Board is valid/accepted to take admission in Manipur university.
Is NWAC is affiliated to Kerala University ? And Indira Gandhi University ??
NWAC Board is recognized and approved by MHRD and AIU and its transcripts are accepted across all leading universities around the world.
Sir Is it Valid in Manipur
My cousin sister wants an Admission in JNM in any of Manipur Nursing College .
Sir , please guide me
Yes NWAC Board is valid/recognized in Manipur and all over India.
i appl y puc nwsc marks card for government jobs vaild or not valid
Yes, NWAC board pass out students is eligible for government jobs in all over India.
Sir nwac is valid for further studies in u.k???
Emmbasy willl allow to go abroad or they will reject
Yes, NWAC Board is valid for further studies in India and abroad. You can easily take admission in leading universities in UK.
i appl y puc nwsc marks card for government jobs vaild or not valid for ksrtc karanataka
Yes, NWAC board pass out students is eligible for government jobs in all over India.
NWAC is it Distance Education Course or not
NWAC is a Regular Board
NWAC is it a Distance Education Course or not
NO, NWAC is a REGULAR Board
Hiii
I wanted to know why canadian embassy/university gives admission for bachelors as I have passed my 12 from Nwac. Secondly will American university accept Nwac?
After passing 12 from NWAC Board student is eligible to take admission in any leading Universities worldwide.
I done my 10 th in gujrat board after that i done my 11 and 12th in nwac board now i m trying for Canada! So there is any problem ? If i put 10th result from gujrat board ans 12 th result from nwac! How many chances for inquiry?
There is no problem for applying for further studies in Canada as your both qualifications are completed by VALID Boards in India.
is nwac valid for iitjee\
Yes, its is Valid for IITJEE as its recognised Board in India
Sir please guide my how to get AIU if I have certificate of NWAC it urgent My [email protected]
Number-7801998940
Hi Ankit! Please go through NWAC website for further information.
NWAC is valid in Gujarat university? Plz rpl me
Yes, it is VALID in all Gujarat Universities
Nwac is valid in manipur
Yes, it is VALID all over INDIA as it is approved by Ministry of HRD and AIU.
Hello sir I have completed my 12th science from Nwac board nd I’m planning for further studies in Canada but the agent r telling that this board is not acceptable as it is an open board nd if I will get the admission somehow but I will not get the visa from Indian embassy.
I’m eagerly waiting for your reply.
NWAC is a REGULAR Board. Definitely you can go for further studies in Canada.
It is valid in Gujarat engineering college? Looking forward for your answer.
Yes, its is valid worldwide.
It is not valid in gujrat universities. Plz confirm it as i have to give exams for 12 th.
NWAC Board is valid/accepted all over Gujarat. However, some universities may still require you to produce an equivalency certificate.
How to produce an equivalency certificate?
Hi Anita! You can submit your query here.
I have done my 12th in nwac board.
And I am planning to join in a collage under Rajiv Gandhi university.
Will the university approve my certificate?
Yes NWAC Board is valid/recognized across all leading universities around the world and therefore Rajiv Gandhi University will definitely give you admission.
Dear Sir/ MS,
Is it valid for doing B Tech Engineering in Odisha after 12th Science from NWAC Board.
NWAC Board is valid for further education across all Engineering, arts, science courses etc.
Hello , i have done done class 12th from NWAC board . Can i apply GPSC exam on the basis of these result.
Hi Adarsh! You can apply for GPSC exams as NWAC transcripts are valid/recognised for all government/private sector jobs.
Hello sir I have done my +2 from nwac,will I get admission in srm or west bengal engineering colleges??
Yes, you can get admission in SRM or West Bengal Engineering College as NWAC Board is valid/recognized all around the world.
Sir I have done 12th from NWAC board now I have clear airforce exam now tell me please is it valid in airforce
Yes NWAC Board result is valid for airforce exam.
Can I get this in west bengal???
Yes! Kindly visit this page for more information.
Is it recognised by dgca of India for doing pilot flying course pls reply
Yes, NWAC Board is valid/recognized for further education across all the fields like Engineering, arts, science etc.
Can I apply 12th xam here as I have failed in my 12th due to my health condition nd I m from cbse board can I apply in dis nwac board
Hi Suman! For more details kindly visit this link.
I want to study in PAU ( ludhiana) punjab and i have done my 12 from nwac board they will give me admission
NWAC Board is recognized/accepted all over India and approved by MHRD. You can easily take admission in any Punjab university.
Is NWAC borad is valid in Australia. Plz reply fast
Yes Amolpreet, NWAC Board is valid in all the countries because American High School diploma is valid world wide.
I have cleared my +2 from nwac and i have to take addmision in ^manet^ colloge pune but they are not accpecting nwac board i cleared there entrance also … Please help !
Hi Pulkit! NWAC Board is valid/recognized across all leading universities around the world. Therefore, MANET college cannot deny you admission.
Sir,
Nwac board is valid in University of Kota??
Hi Ravi! NWAC Board is valid/recognized by MHRD and AIU and therefore you can easily get admission in Kota University.
Sir I passed 11 and 12th from nwac board now I want to take admission in Indian engineering college but they told m bring aiu certificate for admission but it will take some time what can I do..
Hi Uday! AIU certificate is necessary for admission. For more information kindly visit this page.
Can I use nwac certificate in job interview instead of +2 certificate?
Or nwac certificate acceptable for job interview ??
Hi Arpita! NWAC certificate is valid/acceptable for all government and private sector jobs.
It is valid in Bangalore
Hi! NWAC Board is valid/recognized in all leading universities around the world. Therefore, you can easily get admission to a good university in Bangalore.
Kerala Psc approved or not???
Hi Sandeep! Kerala Psc accepts NWAC Board marksheet.
Can I get Admission In Canada ?BECAUSE DURING VISA THEY WILL NOT SEE THAN??AND COLLEGE WILL NOT VALID THEN
There is no problem for applying for further studies in Canada as your qualifications are completed by NWAC Board in India and accepted worldwide.
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I am from bangalore afTer doing puc in nwac board can i study degree in any collages does collages accept this board
Hi! NWAC Board is valid/recognized in all the leading universities worldwide therefore you can easily get admission to any university.
Bhsedelhiup.in eligible for government job. Plz reply
Hi Krishna! It is a fake board.
Hi, I have completed my 10th from Maharashtra Board now I want to enroll for 12th from NWAC board and continue my further education upto MBA can you please guide me with the complete procedure of enrollment and fees. I am from Mumbai…..
Hi Hussain! For further information kindly visit this page.
Is this board is valid in Australia for bachelors??????
Is AIU is needed for Australian study viza??
Reply fast its urgent…..
Hi Harry! Thanks for your patience. NWAC board is valid/recognized worldwide. However, AIU equivalence is needed to be able to apply for further education.
if i have 12th completed in nwac…would i get admission in uk( country side or city)??..will they allow?
After passing 12 from NWAC Board, student is eligible to take admission in any leading Universities worldwide as it is valid/recognized everywhere.
Does NWAC marksheet is valid for applying passport on India, if it’s yes, then the passport officer rejected my 10th NWAC marksheet, why..
Hi Sunil! NWAC marksheet is valid/recognized all across India and you can get your passport with the same. You can check for discrepencies in other documents and reapply for passport.
My admission has been canceled from SSIU College telling me that Nwac board has been canceled by government.
I am from Ahmedabad Gujarat
My mail id is [email protected]
NWAC Board is valid/recognized by the Government of India. NWAC board is acceptable in Gujarat but they may ask for AIU.
Is nwac board valid in India and is nwac a distance or correspondence board and is it possible to apply for govt jobs
Hi Ashish! NWAC Board is completely valid/ recognized in India and universities all around the world. NWAC is a REGULAR Board and NWAC board pass out students are eligible for government jobs all over India.
I want write FDA SDA exam in kpsc Karnataka entrance exam 2019 it’s Valid or not to write exam it’s pls reply fast
Thanks for your patience Puneeth! You are eligible to sit for all Government Exams after clearing NWAC Board exams.
Is it? Valid in canada for taking admissions collages or University.
Hi Rohan! NWAC board comes under AdvancED which is valid for further studies In Canada.
Failed in 12th sci so what to doo ?? Any suggestions and. I want to go abroad for studies but failed in 12 th sci so please have a.good suggestions???
Worry not Vinay! You can still get enrolled with NWAC Board and save your year. You will be eligible for further education abroad if you are able to clear the examination. Please visit NWAC’s website for further information.
Hello sir..which college are approved nwac in gujrat? We are still waiting for your response…
Hi Himanshi! Thank you for your patience. NWAC Board is approved in every college of Gujarat and India.
D y patil pune also gives admission on these marksheet
Hi Paras! You are eligible for admission to DY Patil Vidyapeeth using NWAC Board’s Marksheet which are accepted for further education to all Engineering, arts and science courses etc.
Will nwac board is valid for srm ,vit and manipal engineering colleges as 12 th board
Yes NWAC Board is valid for further admission to SRM, VIT and Manipal as well as other Engineering colleges across India and abroad.
Sir it is valid in Indian navy job
Hi! Yes it is valid for Indian Navy job.
NWAC board BAMS and BHMS are valid in Gujarat state
Hi Sanjay! NWAC Board marksheet is valid and recognized all over Gujarat. However, some universities may still require an equivalency certificate.
Hi mam gujarat neet government accept in nwac bord and
Gujarat government college accept your nwac bord results
NWAC board is acceptable/recognized all over India but some universities may ask for AIU certificate. For more information, kindly visit NWAC’s website.
Hi mam gujarat neet government accept in nwac bord and Gujarat government college accept your nwac bord results
Hi Yash! Yes, NWAC Board is a valid board and it’s transcripts are accepted for NEET. Also, NWAC results are accepted across all Indian and foreign universities.
NWAC certificate valid in india and valid in Kerala for higher studies in b. Com
Hi Rohin! NWAC transcripts are valid in Kerala as well as other Indian states for higher studies in B.Com and other Engineering, arts, science courses etc.
Is NWAC board vaild of MBBs Abroad & if we come to india after completing the MBBS will they issue us Eligibility certificate from MCI & will they allow is to practice in India
Hi Priya! NWAC Board is valid/recognized for MBBS abroad. For attaining an eligibility certificate from MCI, you may contact MCI office for further details.
Is it valid for taking admission in IIT, NIT and BITs Pilani
Hi Rajesh! Yes NWAC Board transcripts are valid for taking admission in IIT, NIT and BITS Pilani.
Have paases 12th from Maharashtra State board in May 2019. But I would like to go to Mark improvement asvmy percentage is less. Can I give NWAC for mark improvement
Hi Rajesh! You can submit your query at this link.
is this board is valid in bit sindri??
Hi! NWAC Board is valid/recognized for higher studies all over India and it has approval from MHRD and AIU.
Sir this NWAC board is valid in karnataka for taking BAMS admission ?
Hi! NWAC Board is valid/recognized for higher studies all over India and it has approval from MHRD and AIU. Therefore, you can take admission in BAMS in Karnataka.
I have done 10th from NWAC ,USA board and now I want to take admission in 11th in Maharashtra State board but they are asking me to get eligibility/equivalent certificate from Maharashtra board . Do Maharashtra State Board give such certificate for this board.
Hi Rohit! Kindly share your contact details at [email protected] for further assistance.
sir KIIT Bhubaneswar is not accepting this result plz solve my problem
Hi Akash! Do not worry. Kindly leave your contact details at [email protected]
Concerned person will call you back!
Hey , i have completed 12th from nwac board and now i like to do degree but colleges of Gujarat did not accept my NWAC result madam or sir i am confused now so suggest me now what should i do and also give me list of colleges who accept NWAC board result
~keyur parmar
Hello Keyur Parmar! NWAC board results are valid/recognised across all Indian universities. However some colleges may still require an equivalence certificate. You may leave your contact details at [email protected] for further information.
I am vishvam jagani I m searching for collages in India and I have passed from nwac board , non of the collages are accepting for result and admission of mine I am suffering from this problem what can I do for solving this problem please help me to solve this problem
Hello Vishvam! NWAC Board is valid/acceptable all over India. However some universities may require an equivalence certificate. You may leave your contact details at [email protected].
From where I should apply for nwac marksheet and how much money is need for this marksheet??I want to know more and more things plssss reply its to much urgent
For any queries, kindly refer to this link.