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Advice on "Complete/full academic years" in Express Entry profile

vdmello

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Sep 20, 2020
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Hello Experts,

I am completing my Express Entry profile and need your expert advice for answering "Complete/full academic years" field correctly, in Education History section.

I have a Masters Degree in Computer Application (MCA) - which is actually a 3 years degree, but I did it in 2 years as I took admission in the lateral entry scheme based on my Bachelor's degree in computer application (BCA).

Now that I am completing my Express Entry Profile, I am confused and worried about answering the "Complete/full academic years" question incorrectly.

Please provide your opinion, Should I mention my full academic years as 2 as I have completed the MCA degree in 2-years, or should respond with 3 since the degree is actually 3-year degree.

I got my ECA from ICAS, and the ECA mentions the following:

Credential: Masters of Computer Application
Issued by: College Name
Country: India
Date: 2016
Admission Requirement: Bachelor's Degree
Duration of Program: Three Years (including advance standing)
Documents: Graduation Diploma2
Mark Statement(s)2

My final year consolidated mark-sheet, mentions the following:
1) The month and year of admission as May 2014 (2 years before the passing year)
2) Marks for all subjects starting from Sem 3 - Sep 6 (But not for Sem 1 & Sem 2, as I had skipped it due to lateral entry).

Has anyone experienced a similar situation before? I would sincerely appreciate if you can respond and provide your kind guidance, advice or opinion.

Thank you for your valuable time.