Overview
The Equivalence of Boards framework under SCERT, UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, ensures a seamless, transparent, and fair academic migration path for students. In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) and the national PARAKH guidelines, this platform establishes standardised benchmarks to evaluate and recognize secondary (Class 10) and senior secondary (Class 12) certifications from various school education boards across India.
Key Update (2026 Workshop Resolution): As finalised during the SCERT “STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP ON EQUIVALENCE OF BOARDS 2026”, structural and academic equivalence within the Union Territory is determined through rigorous syllabus mapping and strict adherence to standardised eligibility benchmarks.
1. Core Evaluation Benchmarks (Class 10 & 12)
To maintain high academic standards while ensuring student mobility, equivalence for any recognized national or state board is granted based on two fundamental pillars:
- Syllabus Mapping: The core curriculum of the applicant board for Class 10 and Class 12 must map seamlessly to national frameworks.
- Eligibility & Benchmark Standards: The curriculum and assessment patterns are strictly benchmarked against:
- NCERT Syllabus (as followed by the Central Board of Secondary Education – CBSE)
- NIOS Syllabus (National Institute of Open Schooling) for open and distance learning pathways.
Boards meeting these syllabus-matching thresholds are granted mutual recognition, allowing students to transition into the UT’s educational ecosystem or seek government employment without administrative barriers.
2. Framework Framework & Evaluation Domains
Equivalence is assessed holistically across five distinct structural parameters:
| Domain | Assessment Focus |
| Curriculum Alignment | Core alignment percentages with NCERT/NIOS learning outcomes. |
| Assessment Standards | Quality and cognitive demand of Class 10 & 12 question papers. |
| Administration | Legal status, validity, and integrity of the certifying board. |
| Inclusive Practices | Provision of accommodations for linguistic and tribal diversity. |
| Vocation & Credits | Integration of skill-based learning in line with the National Credit Framework (NCrF). |
3. Approval and Registration of Private Boards
To expand quality educational choices while safeguarding student interests, the Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has empowered SCERT to evaluate private schooling boards.
Statutory Mandate
Operational Approval: SCERT, UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, reserves the authority to grant formal approval to private boards seeking to operate within the geographical jurisdiction of the Union Territory.
Quality Assurance Criteria
Approval is strictly merit-based and will only be granted if the private board satisfies comprehensive quality parameters, including:
- Complete transparency in governance and examination evaluation.
- Curriculum parity with the NCERT/CBSE/NIOS pedagogical standards.
- Robust digital infrastructure and verifiable student tracking mechanisms.
- Fair assessment models that test competency rather than rote memorization.
Private boards failing to maintain these high-quality benchmarks will face immediate non-recognition or de-affiliation within the UT.
Administration
scert-dnhdd.gov@scertdnhdd.org
Silvassa, UT of DNH & DD
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 18:00