The National Admissions and Accreditation Agency in the United Kingdom – UCAS brings out a guide intended as a working document for selectors and staff involved in admissions and associated activities in higher education institutions. The publication contains information relating to a wide range of international qualifications offered for undergraduate admission in the UK. It is also of interest and relevance to guidance staff in schools, the further education sector and careers services that advise overseas applicants on entry to higher education.
As per the UCAS guidelines the grades awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations for ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) are recognised as follows:
ICSE may be considered acceptable at grades 1–6 in lieu of GCSE on a subject for subject basis.
The Indian School Certificate (ISC) is acceptable at grades 1–3 in lieu of Scottish Highers on a subject for subject basis.