This is a very long message, but I hope it will help some!
I want to share my experience with WES regarding the evaluation of my PGDM degree.
My initial ECA report released on
6th September read:
CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY
Bachelor's degree (four years)
CREDENTIAL ANALYSIS
1. Credential Authentication: Documents were sent directly by the institution
Country: India
Credential: Bachelor of Management Studies
Year: 2009
Awarded by: University of Mumbai
Status: Recognized Institution
Major/Specialization: Management Studies
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's degree (four years)
2. Credential Authentication: Documents were sent directly by the institution
Country: India
Credential: Postgraduate Diploma
Year: 2013
Awarded by: SIES College of Management Studies
Status: Non-recognized Program
Major/Specialization: Management
Canadian Equivalency: Two years of post-secondary study at a non-recognized institution
Remarks: The credential is not comparable to a completed Canadian
education credential.
The repercussion - Lost 33 points on CRS.
On 7th September, I wrote to them mentioning that my institution is recognised by AICTE and also presented the link to check it.
On 16th September, received a specific reply from WES - Institution recognition is not important. It is the program that needs to be recognised. If I wish, my institution could submit documentary proof and they would consider re evaluating.
On 18th September, I submitted - Bonafide letter from college + Letter from AICTE mentioning the Reference ID for the institution and program in a sealed envelope.
On 20th September, it was received at wes and file went into review.
On 4th October, they replied that it is not recognised and the report stays as it is (It is an automated message with one or two sentences added).
On 5th October - I wrote to them (a little bluntly) asking what exactly do they want. I had submitted everything possible.
Lull period till 2nd Nov (with no response)
On 3rd November, received a mail stating my evaluation is complete on 6th September. I thought this meant PERIOD, we are not going to entertain more requests from you.
However, out of curiosity, went to recheck my ECA report and noticed the following:
CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY
Two Bachelor's degree (four years)
CREDENTIAL ANALYSIS
1. Credential Authentication: Documents were sent directly by the institution
Country: India
Credential: Bachelor of Management Studies
Year: 2009
Awarded by: University of Mumbai
Status: Recognized Institution
Major/Specialization: Management Studies
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's degree (four years)
2. Credential Authentication: Documents were sent directly by the institution
Country: India
Credential: Postgraduate Diploma
Year: 2013
Awarded by: SIES College of Management Studies
Status: Recognized Program
Major/Specialization: Management
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's degree (four years)
This means I can now claim for 2 or more post secondary degrees.
WHy I posted this is - Please do not lose hope by one or two negative responses from them. I know they take ages to respond. But please do take it up sincerely and persistently if you have enough proof and can provide the status of your institution. It took 2 whole months for me.
Hope this helps atleast someone
best wishes