IQAS ECA timeline tracking

[Prats18790]

Hey it reached fluctuating stage today and I downloaded my report which states that this post graduate diploma generally compares to the completion of a Masters in Business Administration degree with a focus in financial services.

So this means I can claim points for masters right? Also should I wait for the final report?

 

[JaiSiddhivinayak]

Hello Everyone,
I don't generally post on forums but this portal and everyone here have been super helpful in terms of sharing information/ experiences that helps others so here I am doing the same.

A quick background-
My wife and I both had applied for Bachelors and PGDM evaluation. We are from India. Both have done MBA/ PGDM from IIM-A and B.Tech (KIIT and MANIT Bhopal for two of us) before that. We got both degrees evaluated. Timelines are as under for my wife-

Application made: Aug 18, 2020 (we had just uploaded mark-sheets and degree then but not couriered transcripts)
Submitted: Aug 27
Transcript request from IQAS: Aug 28
Transcripts got sent directly from both universities via email (from Controller of Examinations office/ Program office) to lbr.iqas@gov.ab.ca: Sep 22
In Line for processing: Sep 23 (they will only update once they receive all transcripts- in our case it was from 2 universities)
Final review: Oct 21
Fluctuating: Oct 27 (report downloaded successfully as well- through steps via google search)

Report- PGDM compares with an MBA. Also B.Tech compares with 4 year B.Sc

My Timelines-
Application made: Aug 20, 2020
Submitted: Aug 28
Transcript request from IQAS: Aug 29
Transcripts got sent directly from both universities via email: Oct 6
In Line for processing: Oct 7

I have tried to be as elaborate as possible so it can be helpful to everyone but yeah let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!

 

[bluemotion]

Hi Folks, My status is fluctuating now.

timeline as below

submitted 9th august
in line for processing 18th august
final review/Complete (fluctuation) 26th August


Awarded - Master's equivalency !

Cheers and thanks for the tricks and tips everyone! Wish you all good luck. i have already received my ITA so will not be using the IQAS report but still glad i got to learn this.

Thanks

 

[lidsds]

Hello guys,
I will be applying for my Masters ECA through IQAS.
I have a small question before i apply for the same.
I currently don't have physical copies of my masters degree and marksheet as due to current lockdown scenes im unable to travel to my university to fetch my docs. But i do have all the details and marksheet info which my university published on their website when they announced the results.
Is there any way where i can ask Mumbai university to send my statement of marks and degree certificate directly to IQAS using my IQAS application or reference no. ? (I have read that mumbai university have started etranscript/online process)
Also, the main problem is uploading educational documents on IQAS portal... as it is mandatory to upload a document before processing. (I wont b able to do so as i do not have physical documents with me). Is there a way where i can upload alternate document stating that my University will be sending all the necessary documents via email directly to IQAS?
Please help me in this situation....

 

[Floki]

Hi
I recently got my evaluation report from IQAS. My PGDM has been equated with university diploma. My college is in the list of institutions whose PGDM is equated with MBA by AIU, which is the criteria included on IQAS website to evaluate PGDM as masters.
Did anyone face the same issue?
What do I do now?

 

[Ca_karan]

Case and timeline update:
Degree for Assessment: PGDM (2years) - India

College mailed the attested and signed soft copy of Transcripts, Degree and the IQAS form to TrueCopy: 13th Oct
TrueCopy requests first payment: 13th Oct
TrueCopy requests second payment: 14th Oct (paid for iQAS along with declaration that documents will be shared by TrueCopy)
TrueCopy sends document to IQAS online: 14th Oct

iQAS timelines:
Application Submit Date: 14th Oct
Application Received: 21st Oct
In-Line for Processing: 21st Oct

And now the wait starts.

Same timeline of mine as well and similar process of sending docs ( Truecopy )

Let's wait together

 

[kdutta88]

Mine changed to Final Review yesterday .
8th September- File Submitted
11th September- In Line for Processing
21st October- Final Review

any idea how much time it takes from Final Review to the Final Report generation?

I finally downloaded my report in the fluctuation stage yesterday. So that’s exactly 1.5 months for me.

 

[TAZ-24]

Same timeline of mine as well and similar process of sending docs ( Truecopy )

Let's wait together

I submitted mine on 29 sept & In line since 9th oct. Used Truecopy, But I am evaluating two degrees so might take longer than you guys.

 

[Floki]

Hi
I recently got my evaluation report from IQAS. My PGDM has been equated with university diploma. My college is in the list of institutions whose PGDM is equated with MBA by AIU, which is the criteria included on IQAS website to evaluate PGDM as masters.
Did anyone face the same issue?
What do I do now?

Can anyone please help me with this.

 

[TAZ-24]

Can anyone please help me with this.

Which course did you do ? What was the duration of the course ?

 

[Floki]

I did post graduate diploma in management (PGDM), the duration of the course was two years.

 

[TAZ-24]

I did post graduate diploma in management (PGDM), the duration of the course was two years.

Well I don't know why were you expecting masters for your diploma. You won't get masters equivalency for diploma

 

[Floki]

Well I don't know why were you expecting masters for your diploma. You won't get masters equivalency for diploma

I have read the Republic of India - credential template on the IQAS website and it clearly states that PGDM whose two years full time PGDM is equated with MBA by AIU will be evaluated as MBA. The document also mentions my college name in it.
That was the reason for sending credentials to IQAS and expecting a masters equivalency.

 

[TAZ-24]

I have read the Republic of India - credential template on the IQAS website and it clearly states that PGDM whose two years full time PGDM is equated with MBA by AIU will be evaluated as MBA. The document also mentions my college name in it.
That was the reason for sending credentials to IQAS and expecting a masters equivalency.

I am not too sure about this, But I haven't heard anyone getting Masters equivalency for a diploma. But if IQAS didn't evaluate it as Masters no other agency will do it. Can you give the link to the information you are referring to ?

 

[Floki]

https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-education-guide-india.aspx
Check the Republic of India - credential template on this page and search (AIU).

Also search AIU on the webpage of the link I sent above.

I am putting across my points based on the information I read on their official website.

I had made my decision to send documents to IQAS for evaluation based on this.