UGC-AICTE to India citizens: Don’t travel to Pakistan for higher education

UGC-AICTE to India citizens: Don’t travel to Pakistan for higher education

Press Trust of Kashmir | Srinagar : Indian students, including overseas citizens of India are advised not to travel to Pakistan for higher education.

The higher education regulators University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in a joint notification on Friday stated that such candidates will not be eligible for employment or higher studies in India thereafter. However, this is not applicable to migrants granted citizenship in India.

In the public notice issued on Friday it is stated that “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.”

“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 M.H.A.” It adds. :-PTK