For an applicant with a B.Tech from a government-recognized institute (NIT) starting their Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) process:
- ECA assessment is generally a straight equivalency mapping, not a marks-based scoring system. Your degree is compared to the Canadian equivalent level — a B.Tech typically maps to a Canadian bachelor's degree.
- Higher qualifications can map a level lower than expected. Group members noted that credentials like an MBA or M.Tech may sometimes be assessed as equivalent to a level below what you'd expect (e.g., not automatically treated as a full Canadian master's), depending on the specific agency and your credentials — so don't assume automatic 1:1 equivalency for postgraduate degrees.
- Some agencies are known to process faster but apply stricter assessment standards. If choosing based on speed alone, be aware that a faster-processing agency may also be more conservative in how it maps your credentials, potentially affecting your CRS points from education.
Before committing to an agency, check current processing times and look at recent applicant experiences for postgraduate credentials specifically, since equivalency outcomes (not just speed) directly affect your Express Entry education points.