Benchmarking the SQA Advanced qualifications in the Indian Education System: Summary Report, July 2025

This report, conducted by global education experts Ecctis, provides an independent assessment and comparison of the SQA Advanced Certificate and SQA Advanced Diploma against the Indian education system.

It formally establishes the academic equivalence of these Scottish vocational qualifications within India's education framework. The findings confirm that the SQA Advanced Certificate and SQA Advanced Diploma align with established Indian standards, providing a clear, respected, and internationally recognised route for Indian students to gain advanced entry to university degrees globally, including in Scotland.

You can download the report at the following link: Benchmarking the SQA Advanced Certificate and Advanced Diploma in the Indian Education System