How do you calculate ECTS credits for degree from India-?

There's no direct conversion formula to calculate ECTS credits from an Indian degree. ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are based on the workload required for a course, typically expressed in hours of student effort (learning, studying, assignments, exams, etc.). Indian universities use different credit systems, often based on a semester system with varying credit hour structures.

To get an equivalent ECTS credit value, you need to go through a credit mapping process:

1. Obtain your transcript: This document details the courses you took, the credits assigned to each course in the Indian system, and the total number of credits for your degree.

2. Determine workload per course: This is the crucial and most difficult step. You'll need to estimate the total workload (in hours) for each course. This estimate should include lectures, tutorials, lab work, self-study, assignments, projects, and exam preparation. You may need to refer to your syllabus or consult with your university's academic administration to get a better idea of the workload distribution.

3. Estimate workload per ECTS: A general guideline is that 1 ECTS credit represents approximately 25-30 hours of student workload. However, this can vary depending on the course level and type.

4. Calculate ECTS credits per course: Divide the estimated workload (in hours) for each course by the equivalent hours per ECTS (e.g., 25 or 30). Round the result to the nearest whole number.

5. Sum up ECTS credits: Add up the ECTS credits calculated for each course to get the total ECTS credits for your degree.

6. Seek official conversion: While the above steps provide an estimate, for official recognition, it's crucial to contact the university or institution in Europe (or wherever you intend to use the ECTS credits) to inquire about their credit transfer policy and procedures. They may have specific guidelines or require a formal assessment by their admissions or academic departments. They may even have a designated service to do the conversion for you. Don't rely solely on self-calculated ECTS values.

Example:

Let's say a course in India is worth 4 credits and you estimate the total workload to be 100 hours. Using the 25 hours/ECTS guideline:

100 hours / 25 hours/ECTS = 4 ECTS

Remember, this is just an example. The actual calculation will depend on the specific workload for each course in your degree. The most reliable method is to contact the receiving institution directly.