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India's Pioneering RPL Institute
Turn Your Work Experience Into a Recognised Degree Without Starting From Scratch
TIMS facilitates the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) — a government-backed, NSDC and National Education Policy-aligned pathway where your real work experience is formally assessed and converted into university degree credits. Study only what you haven’t already mastered.
India's Pioneering RPL Institute
Turn Your Work Experience Into a Recognised Degree Without Starting From Scratch
TIMS facilitates the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) — a government-backed, NSDC and National Education Policy-aligned pathway where your real work experience is formally assessed and converted into university degree credits. Study only what you haven’t already mastered.
- UGC / WES Recognised
- NEP Aligned
- RPL Pioneer in India
- 100% Online
- Valid for Govt Jobs & UPSC/PSC
- UGC / DEB Approved
- NEP 2020 Aligned
- Valid for PSC/UPSC
- 100% Online
- Kerala's 1st RPL Institute
Who We Are
Tecswan Institute for Management Studies
TIMS is one of India’s leading education facilitation institutes. We help working professionals and students earn 100% government-recognised online degrees in management, technology, commerce, science, and arts.
We are among the first institutes in India to implement the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) framework — a government-backed, National Education Policy-aligned process that lets eligible working professionals earn a full degree by converting their documented work experience into degree credits.
If you’re planning to study while you work, upgrade your qualifications, or leverage your professional experience toward a formal degree, TIMS is here to support you every step of the way.
UGC-DEB Recognised
NEP 2020 Aligned
RPL Pioneer
100% Online End-to-End Support
100% Online End-to-End Support
Recognition of Prior Learning
You've already done the work. Now get the degree to prove it.
Millions of working professionals have spent years building real expertise — managing businesses, handling accounts, working in IT, running operations — without a formal degree to show for it.
TIMS facilitates the nationally recognised RPL program that formally assesses your documented work experience and converts it into university degree credits. Instead of studying all years from scratch, you only complete the final year online.
- 2+ years of relevant work experience recognised as degree credits
- Study only the final year — 100% online, at your own pace
- Degree awarded by a nationally accredited university
- No notation on your degree — identical to any campus degree
- Valid for government jobs, promotions, and higher studies
- Based on official UGC framework (Nov 2024) + NCrF
The RPL Pathway at a Glance
1
Submit Experience
Employment docs, business records
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2
Academic Assessment
Mapped to degree curriculum
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3
Credit Transfer
Years 1 & 2 credited
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4
Complete Final Year
100% online, at your pace
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5
Exams & Final Project
University-administered
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Degree Issued
Full recognised qualification
Step by Step
How the TIMS RPL Degree Program
Works
Three clear stages from experience assessment to your recognised degree.
1
Experience Assessment
Your 2+ years of documented work experience is formally assessed and mapped against the academic curriculum and learning outcomes of your chosen degree program.
2
Degree Credit Transfer
Your experience is converted into academic credits for Years 1 & 2 (Semesters 1–4) of your 3-year degree. You don't re-study what your professional journey has already taught you.
3
Complete Year 3 Online
Study only the final year of your degree — 100% online, at your own pace, with full counsellor support. Duration as per RPL norms.
You receive a qualification that counts for your career from a partnered university — valid for employment, government exams, promotions, and postgraduate admissions nationwide.
TALK TO AN RPL EXPERTRPL vs Online Degree
Two routes. Same recognised degree.
Both pathways result in an identical degree from an accredited university. The
difference is how much of it you need to study.
Is RPL right for you?
RPL is built for people who've earned
their degree in the real world
If you recognise yourself in any of these profiles, you are very likely eligible. Our counsellors will confirm during a free consultation.
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Working professionals without a degree
You've built real skills over years of work but lack a formal degree for that promotion or new role.
🏭
Diploma & ITI holders
You have hands-on vocational training and work experience but need a graduate-level qualification.
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Entrepreneurs & business owners
You've been running your own business or operations for 2+ years and want a credential to match your expertise.
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College dropouts
Life happened and you couldn't finish your degree earlier. Your professional experience has more than filled the gap.
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Mid-career professionals
Your company requires a degree for senior positions or promotions. Don't start from year one — use your experience.
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Informal sector workers
Trade, retail, hospitality, services — professionals from India's large informal workforce finally have a recognised pathway.
RPL-ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS
Degrees available through the RPL
pathway
All programs offered through nationally accredited universities. Your degree is legally identical to a campus degree — valid for government jobs, private employment, competitive exams, and higher studies.
10+
Recognised Programs
1st
RPL Pioneer Institute in the Region
100%
Online — No Campus Visits
NEP
NSDC Aligned & Future-Ready
REAL STORIES
Real transformations. Real degrees.
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★★★★★
I spent 6 years in retail management without a degree. My company kept promoting juniors with a BBA over me. TIMS's RPL program converted my experience into a recognised BBA. My next appraisal was a completely different story.
SK
Sreejith K.
Retail Operations Manager, Ernakulam
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★★★★★
As a busy IT professional, I had no time for a regular 2-year MBA. TIMS helped me enrol in a 100% online MBA — studying just 1–2 hours a day. My degree is from a UGC-recognised university, and my employer fully accepted it.
DR
Divya R.
Software Engineer, Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram
"
★★★★★
Years of accounting work and no degree — always held back from senior roles. TIMS explained the RPL path and walked me through every step. Now I have a B.Com and a well-deserved promotion.
AM
Anoop M.
Senior Accountant, Kozhikode
WHY TIMS
What makes TIMS different
From India’s pioneering RPL implementation to end-to-end counselling — here’s
what sets us apart.
what sets us apart.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about RPL, online degrees, eligibility, and what TIMS does.
Your degree. Your experience. Your time.
Don’t let the absence of a formal qualification hold back a career
you’ve already built through years of hard work. TIMS is here to make
it official — through RPL or a full online degree.
Free consultation
No obligation
Response within 24 hours
GET IN TOUCH
Start with a free eligibility check
Fill in the form and a TIMS counsellor will call you back — usually within 24 hours — to assess your eligibility, recommend the right program, and walk you through the next steps. No cost. No obligation.
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Call / WhatsApp
+91 70340 67455
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Email
info@learnwithtims.com
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Address
No. 57, 5th Cross Road, Giri Nagar,
Kadavanthra, Kochi, Ernakulam — 682020
Kadavanthra, Kochi, Ernakulam — 682020
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Frequently Asked Questions
About TIMS & Online Degrees
TIMS (Tecswan Institute for Management Studies) is one of India's leading education facilitation institutes, offering guidance and enrollment support for 100% UGC-approved online degree and postgraduate programs. TIMS also holds the distinction of being the first institute in Kerala to introduce the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) degree credit transfer program for working professionals.
Yes, absolutely. All degree programs facilitated by TIMS are offered through universities recognized and entitled by UGC-DEB (University Grants Commission – Distance Education Bureau). As per UGC's official public notice F.No.3-5/2022(DEB-III), online degrees are treated as fully equivalent to conventional degrees and valid for government jobs, private employment, Kerala PSC, UPSC, and postgraduate admissions.
TIMS facilitates enrollment in BBA, BCA, BSc, BA, B.Com (undergraduate) and MBA, MCA, MSc, MA, M.Com, and MCS (postgraduate). All 100% online and UGC-approved.
Yes. The programs are designed specifically for working professionals with recorded lectures, flexible study schedules, and online examinations. You do not need to attend any physical classes or pause your career.
Yes. UGC-DEB approved online degrees are accepted for Central and State government jobs, including UPSC, SSC, Kerala PSC, and other government recruitment boards, subject to the specific eligibility criteria of each notification.
RPL Basics
RPL is an official, government-recognized process where your skills and knowledge gained through work experience are assessed and converted into university degree credits. Through TIMS's RPL program, if you have 2 or more years of relevant work experience, those years are counted as the first 2 years of your 3-year degree; you only need to complete the final year online. You can earn your full UGC-approved degree in as little as 6 months.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) officially approved the framework for Recognition of Prior Learning in Higher Education in its meeting held on November 14, 2024. The guidelines are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Credit Framework (NCrF). TIMS is the first institution in Kerala to implement this program for working professionals.
To be eligible, a candidate generally needs: (1) a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a field related to the degree they wish to pursue, (2) a 10th and +2 pass certificate for undergraduate programs or a bachelor's degree for postgraduate programs, (3) verifiable documentation of their work experience, such as employment letters, payslips, or business registration documents.
Relevant work experience includes full-time employment, part-time work, running a business, freelance work with documentation, vocational training, and apprenticeships in a field related to your chosen degree. For example, 2 years managing accounts qualifies for B.Com., 2 years in IT support qualifies for BCA; 2 years managing a retail business qualifies for BBA. Our counsellors assess your specific profile during a free consultation.
Your 2 years of documented work experience are formally assessed against the learning outcomes of Semesters 1 through 4 of your chosen degree. Where your demonstrated knowledge and competency match those academic outcomes, you receive the corresponding credits. You are then enrolled in Year 3 and complete it online, resulting in the award of your full degree.
RPL Process & Timeline
After your work experience credits are awarded for Years 1 and 2, you can complete 3rd Year online. Depending on your pace and program, this typically takes 6 months to 1 year. Most RPL candidates hold their UGC-approved degree within 6 to 12 months of enrollment.
Yes. The degree is issued by the UGC-DEB recognized awarding university, not by TIMS. It is a full, unrestricted degree that does not carry any notation indicating it was completed through RPL. It is valid for employment, government exams, promotions, and postgraduate admissions exactly like any other degree from that university.
Yes, if you already hold a recognized bachelor's degree and have 2 or more years of relevant work experience in a related field. TIMS can assess your eligibility for postgraduate-level RPL pathways, including MBA, MCA, M.Com, and others.
TIMS's RPL program is currently based in Kerala and primarily serves professionals across the state and makes TIMS the first and currently the only RPL program provider in Kerala. We also assist professionals from other states where applicable. Contact our team to check availability for your location.
Typically required: 10th and 12th marksheets, work experience certificate(s) covering the relevant 2-year period, payslips or proof of employment, a government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID), and recent passport-size photographs. Business owners may submit GST registration, bank statements, or other business activity proof. Our team will guide you through the exact documents required for your specific program.
Validity & Legitimacy
An online degree is a full-duration program (3 years for UG, 2 years for PG) completed entirely online from start to finish. An RPL degree results in the same final qualification, but your work experience is assessed and counted as credits for the initial semesters, so you only study the remaining portion (Year 3 for a UG degree). Both result in the same UGC-approved degree from a recognized university.
Degree credit transfer is the process by which academic credits earned through previous study, vocational qualifications, or recognized prior learning are applied toward a new degree program, reducing the remaining course load. In TIMS's RPL program, your 2 years of work experience are assessed, and the corresponding credits are transferred to your enrollment, and you can begin at Year 3 rather than Year 1.
Yes. The degree certificate issued is a standard UGC-recognized degree from an accredited university. Employers from both the private sector and government organizations treat it the same as any other degree from that institution. The certificate does not specify how credits were acquired, only the qualification awarded.
TIMS's RPL program is built on the official UGC framework approved in November 2024, involves enrollment with fully UGC-DEB recognized universities, requires real and verifiable work experience, involves an official academic assessment process, and results in a legitimate degree from a recognized university. Before enrollment, our team provides complete transparency on the awarding university and its UGC recognition status. We encourage every candidate to independently verify university credentials on the UGC-DEB official website before paying any fees.
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is India's landmark education reform policy that explicitly supports flexible education pathways, including the recognition of work experience and vocational knowledge as valid academic credit. The UGC's RPL guidelines approved in November 2024 are a direct implementation of this NEP 2020 mandate. TIMS's RPL program is a practical, accessible realization of this policy for working professionals in Kerala.
Special Situations
TIMS counsellors work with candidates from diverse backgrounds including self-employment, entrepreneurship, and informal sector work. If you can provide reasonable documentation of your experience such as GST registration, bank statements, client letters, invoices, or other business evidence, our team will assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis during a free consultation.
In most cases, yes. Provided the candidate has completed their 10+2 (for UG programs) and has 2 or more years of relevant work experience. The RPL pathway is specifically designed to help those who could not complete formal education earlier but have since accumulated real professional knowledge and skill.
No. TIMS do not require separate entrance examinations. Admission is based on academic eligibility (10+2 for UG, bachelor's for PG) and, for RPL, on the assessment of prior work experience. Some universities may have their own basic admission procedures, which our team will guide you through.
Kerala has one of India's most skilled and experienced workforces. Millions of professionals work in trade, retail, IT, healthcare support, manufacturing, and services, many without formal degree credentials due to early career entry or financial constraints. RPL gives these experienced professionals a legitimate, affordable, and time-efficient pathway to earn the formal qualifications they deserve and enables career advancement, salary growth, and access to higher education without disrupting their work.
Simply call or WhatsApp our helpline or fill out the enquiry form on this page. A TIMS counsellor will schedule a FREE eligibility consultation and we will assess your background, confirm your eligibility for the RPL or online degree pathway, recommend the right program, and walk you through enrollment step by step. No cost, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
🎓 About TIMS & online degrees
TIMS (Tecswan Institute for Management Studies) is one of India's leading education facilitation institutes, offering guidance and enrollment support for 100% UGC-approved online degree and postgraduate programs. TIMS also holds the distinction of being the first institute in Kerala to introduce the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) degree credit transfer program for working professionals.
Yes, absolutely. All degree programs facilitated by TIMS are offered through universities recognized and entitled by UGC-DEB (University Grants Commission – Distance Education Bureau). As per UGC's official public notice F.No.3-5/2022(DEB-III), online degrees are treated as fully equivalent to conventional degrees and valid for government jobs, private employment, Kerala PSC, UPSC, and postgraduate admissions.
TIMS facilitates enrollment in BBA, BCA, BSc, BA, B.Com (undergraduate) and MBA, MCA, MSc, MA, M.Com, and MCS (postgraduate). All 100% online and UGC-approved.
Yes. The programs are designed specifically for working professionals with recorded lectures, flexible study schedules, and online examinations. You do not need to attend any physical classes or pause your career.
Yes. UGC-DEB approved online degrees are accepted for Central and State government jobs, including UPSC, SSC, Kerala PSC, and other government recruitment boards, subject to the specific eligibility criteria of each notification.
🎓 RPL Basics
RPL is an official, government-recognized process where your skills and knowledge gained through work experience are assessed and converted into university degree credits. Through TIMS's RPL program, if you have 2 or more years of relevant work experience, those years are counted as the first 2 years of your 3-year degree; you only need to complete the final year online. You can earn your full UGC-approved degree in as little as 6 months.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) officially approved the framework for Recognition of Prior Learning in Higher Education in its meeting held on November 14, 2024. The guidelines are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Credit Framework (NCrF). TIMS is the first institution in Kerala to implement this program for working professionals.
To be eligible, a candidate generally needs: (1) a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a field related to the degree they wish to pursue, (2) a 10th and +2 pass certificate for undergraduate programs or a bachelor's degree for postgraduate programs, (3) verifiable documentation of their work experience, such as employment letters, payslips, or business registration documents.
Relevant work experience includes full-time employment, part-time work, running a business, freelance work with documentation, vocational training, and apprenticeships in a field related to your chosen degree. For example, 2 years managing accounts qualifies for B.Com., 2 years in IT support qualifies for BCA; 2 years managing a retail business qualifies for BBA. Our counsellors assess your specific profile during a free consultation.
Your 2 years of documented work experience are formally assessed against the learning outcomes of Semesters 1 through 4 of your chosen degree. Where your demonstrated knowledge and competency match those academic outcomes, you receive the corresponding credits. You are then enrolled in Year 3 and complete it online, resulting in the award of your full degree.
🎓 RPL Process & Timeline
After your work experience credits are awarded for Years 1 and 2, you can complete 3rd Year online. Depending on your pace and program, this typically takes 6 months to 1 year. Most RPL candidates hold their UGC-approved degree within 6 to 12 months of enrollment.
Yes. The degree is issued by the UGC-DEB recognized awarding university, not by TIMS. It is a full, unrestricted degree that does not carry any notation indicating it was completed through RPL. It is valid for employment, government exams, promotions, and postgraduate admissions exactly like any other degree from that university.
Yes, if you already hold a recognized bachelor's degree and have 2 or more years of relevant work experience in a related field. TIMS can assess your eligibility for postgraduate-level RPL pathways, including MBA, MCA, M.Com, and others.
TIMS's RPL program is currently based in Kerala and primarily serves professionals across the state and makes TIMS the first and currently the only RPL program provider in Kerala. We also assist professionals from other states where applicable. Contact our team to check availability for your location.
Typically required: 10th and 12th marksheets, work experience certificate(s) covering the relevant 2-year period, payslips or proof of employment, a government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID), and recent passport-size photographs. Business owners may submit GST registration, bank statements, or other business activity proof. Our team will guide you through the exact documents required for your specific program.
🎓 Validity & Legitimacy
After your work experience credits are awarded for Years 1 and 2, you can complete 3rd Year online. Depending on your pace and program, this typically takes 6 months to 1 year. Most RPL candidates hold their UGC-approved degree within 6 to 12 months of enrollment.
Yes. The degree is issued by the UGC-DEB recognized awarding university, not by TIMS. It is a full, unrestricted degree that does not carry any notation indicating it was completed through RPL. It is valid for employment, government exams, promotions, and postgraduate admissions exactly like any other degree from that university.
Yes, if you already hold a recognized bachelor's degree and have 2 or more years of relevant work experience in a related field. TIMS can assess your eligibility for postgraduate-level RPL pathways, including MBA, MCA, M.Com, and others.
TIMS's RPL program is currently based in Kerala and primarily serves professionals across the state and makes TIMS the first and currently the only RPL program provider in Kerala. We also assist professionals from other states where applicable. Contact our team to check availability for your location.
Typically required: 10th and 12th marksheets, work experience certificate(s) covering the relevant 2-year period, payslips or proof of employment, a government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID), and recent passport-size photographs. Business owners may submit GST registration, bank statements, or other business activity proof. Our team will guide you through the exact documents required for your specific program.
🎓 Special Situations
TIMS counsellors work with candidates from diverse backgrounds including self-employment, entrepreneurship, and informal sector work. If you can provide reasonable documentation of your experience such as GST registration, bank statements, client letters, invoices, or other business evidence, our team will assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis during a free consultation.
In most cases, yes. Provided the candidate has completed their 10+2 (for UG programs) and has 2 or more years of relevant work experience. The RPL pathway is specifically designed to help those who could not complete formal education earlier but have since accumulated real professional knowledge and skill.
No. TIMS do not require separate entrance examinations. Admission is based on academic eligibility (10+2 for UG, bachelor's for PG) and, for RPL, on the assessment of prior work experience. Some universities may have their own basic admission procedures, which our team will guide you through.
Kerala has one of India's most skilled and experienced workforces. Millions of professionals work in trade, retail, IT, healthcare support, manufacturing, and services, many without formal degree credentials due to early career entry or financial constraints. RPL gives these experienced professionals a legitimate, affordable, and time-efficient pathway to earn the formal qualifications they deserve and enables career advancement, salary growth, and access to higher education without disrupting their work.
Simply call or WhatsApp our helpline or fill out the enquiry form on this page. A TIMS counsellor will schedule a FREE eligibility consultation and we will assess your background, confirm your eligibility for the RPL or online degree pathway, recommend the right program, and walk you through enrollment step by step. No cost, no obligation.