Navigating the world of education can feel like learning a new language, especially when it comes to all those confusing abbreviations and acronyms. In this list, we’ll decode common educational abbreviations, acronyms, and their full forms. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, understanding these terms can help you better navigate the educational landscape and advocate for yourself or your child effectively. Let’s dive in!
General Educational Abbreviations
- K-12: Kindergarten through 12th grade
- ELA – English Language Arts
- ESL/ELL – English as a Second Language/English Language Learner
- MATH – Mathematics
- SCI – Science
- SS – Social Studies
- HW – Homework
- GPA – Grade Point Average
- NBCT – National Board Certified Teacher
- ESL – English as a Second Language
- RTI – Response to Intervention
- ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- IEP – Individualized Education Program
- AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination
- LMS – Learning Management System
- TPT – Teachers Pay Teachers (online marketplace for educational resources)
- ESSA – Every Student Succeeds Act
- SBL – Standards-Based Learning
- ACT – American College Testing
- SAT – Scholastic Assessment Test
- AP – Advanced Placement
- IB – International Baccalaureate
- FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- EFC – Expected Family Contribution
- NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association
- ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
- TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
Educational Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Full forms
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With A
1. ACPDM: Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management
2. ADB: Advance Diploma in Bioinformatics
3. ADCA: Advance Diploma in Computer Application
4. ADCHN: Advance Diploma in Computer Hardware and Networking
5. ADIT: Advance Diploma in Information Technology
6. ADSD: Advance Diploma in Software Development
7. AIIMS: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
8. APGDCA: Advance Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With B
9. B.Arch: Bachelor of Architecture
10. B.Com: Bachelor of Commerce
11. B.Ed: Bachelor of Education
12. B.F.Sc: Bachelor of Fisheries Science
13. B.Lib: Bachelor of Library Science
14. B.P.Ed: Bachelor of Physical Education
15. B.Pharma: Bachelor of Pharmacy
16. B.Phil: Bachelor of Philosophy
17. B.Sc: Bachelor of Science
18. B.Sc.Ag: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
19. B.Stat: Bachelor of Statistics
20. B.Tech: Bachelor of Technology
21. B.V.Sc: Bachelor of Veterinary Science
22. B.Vet.Tech: Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
23. BA: Bachelor of Arts
24. BAJMC: Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication
25. BAMC: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
26. BAMS: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
27. BASLP: Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
28. BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration
29. BBM: Bachelor of Business Management
30. BCA: Bachelor of Computer Application
31. BCA: Bachelor of Computer Applications
32. BCJ: Bachelor of Communication and Journalism
33. BD: Bachelor of Design
34. BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
35. BE: Bachelor Of Engineering
36. BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts
37. BHM: Bachelor of hotel Management
38. BHMCT: Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
39. BHMS: Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery
40. BJ: Bachelor of Journalism
41. BM: Bachelor of Music
42. BMC: Bachelor of Mass Communication
43. BMS: Bachelor of Management Studies
44. BPT: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
45. BSBA: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
46. BSC: Bachelor of Science
47. BSE: Bachelor of Software Engineering
48. BSM: Bachelors’ in Sports Management
49. BSTC: Basic School Training
50. BSW: Bachelor of Social Work
51. BTC: Basic Training Certificate
52. BTS: Bachelor of Tourism Studies
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With C
53. C.P.Ed: Certificate in Physical Education
54. CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education
55. CCC: Course on Computer Concepts
56. CCE: Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation
57. CCIP: Certificate Course in Intellectual Property
58. CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Administration
59. CDM: Certificate in Disaster Management
60. CELTA: Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
61. CFA: Chartered Financial Analyst
62. CFS: Certificate in Food Safety
63. CGL: Combined Graduate Level/Commercial General Liability
64. CGPA: Cumulative Grade Point Average
65. COF: Certificate Course in Organic Farming
66. CPCT: Computer Proficiency Certification Test
67. CPCT: Corresponding parts of Congruent Triangles
68. CPT: Common Proficiency Test
69. CS: Computer Science
70. CV: Curriculum Vitae
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With D
71. D.Ed: Diploma in Education
72. D.Ortho: Diploma in Orthopedics
73. D.Phil: Diploma in Philosophy
74. DA: Diploma in Acting
75. DA: Diploma in Automation
76. DA: Diploma in Anesthesiology
77. DA: Diploma in Agriculture
78. DAC: Diploma in Art and Craft
79. DAC: Diploma in Advanced Computing
80. DAE: Diploma in Automobile Engineering
81. DAE: Diploma in Architecture Engineering
82. DAFM: Diploma in Animation Film Making
83. DAH: Diploma in Animal Husbandry
84. DAHTM: Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Travel Management
85. DAM: Diploma in Aviation Management
86. DAM: Diploma in Apparel Merchandising
87. DAM: Diploma in Agribusiness Management
88. DAPR: Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations
89. DBC: Diploma in Beauty Culture
90. DBE: Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
91. DBI: Diploma in Banking and Insurance
92. DBJCC: Diploma in Business Journalism and Corporate Communication
93. DBL: Diploma in Business Law
94. DBM: Diploma in Business Management
95. DC: Diploma in Counseling
96. DCA: Diploma in Commercial Art
97. DCA: Diploma in Computerized Accounting
98. DCA: Diploma in Computer Application
99. DCA: Dollar Cost Averaging
100. DCH: Diploma in Child Health
101. DCHN: Diploma in Computer Hardware and Networking
102. DCM: Diploma in Computer Management
103. DCM: Diploma in Commodities Market
104. DCP: Diploma in Child Psychology
105. DCP: Diploma in Commercial Practice
106. DCP: Diploma in Counseling Psychology
107. DCS: Diploma in Cyber Security
108. DCSE: Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering
109. DCST: Diploma in Computer Science and Technology
110. DCT: Diploma in Cement Technology
111. DCT: Diploma in Ceramic Technology
112. DCT: Diploma in Computer Technology
113. DCWE: Diploma in Creative Writing in English
114. DCWH: Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi
115. DDAN: Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition
116. DDE: Diploma in Digital Electronics
117. DDM: Diploma in Dental Mechanics
118. DDN: Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition
119. DDP: Diploma in Drawing and Painting
120. DDT: Diploma in Dairy Technology
121. DEE: Diploma in Environmental Engineering
122. DEEE: Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
123. DEHM: Diploma in Electro Homeopathy Medicine
124. DEIM: Diploma in Export and Import Management
125. DEM: Diploma in Export Management
126. DEM: Diploma in Energy Management
127. DF: Diploma in French
128. DFD: Diploma in Fashion Design
129. DFE: Diploma in Fashion Technology
130. DFE: Diploma in Fire Engineering
131. DFE: Diploma Film Editing
132. DFM: Diploma in Forensic Medicine
133. DFN: Diploma in Food and Nutrition
134. DFP: Diploma in Food Production
135. DFP: Diploma in Food Processing
136. DFSE: Diploma in Fire Safety Engineering
137. DFSM: Diploma in Fire and Safety Management
138. DFT: Diploma in Fashion Technology
139. DFT: Diploma in Food Technology
140. DFT: Diploma in Foundry Technology
141. DFT: Diploma in Footwear Technology
142. DFTM: Diploma in Foreign Trade Management
143. DGD: Diploma in Graphic Design
144. DH: Diploma in Hindi
145. DHA: Diploma in Hospital Administration
146. DHA: Diploma in Health Assistant
147. DHA: Diploma in Health Administration
148. DHCM: Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
149. DHLS: Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech
150. DHM: Diploma in Hospital Management
151. DHM: Diploma in Herbal Medicine
152. DHMCT: Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology
153. DHR: Diploma in Human Rights
154. DIA: Diploma in Astrology
155. DIE: Diploma in Industrial Electronics
156. DIE: Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
157. DIH: Diploma in Industrial Health
158. DIM: Diploma in Investment Management
159. DIPL: Diploma in Intellectual Property Law
160. DIRM: Diploma in Insurance and Risk Management
161. DIRPM: Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
162. DIT: Diploma in Information Technology
163. DJD: Diploma in Jewellery Design
164. DL: Diploma in Linguistics
165. DLIS: Diploma in Library and Information Science
166. DLLLW: Diploma in Labour Laws and Labour Welfare
167. DM: Diploma in Music
168. DMC: Diploma in Mass Communication
169. DME: Diploma in Mining Engineering
170. DME: Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
171. DME: Diploma in Medical Electronics
172. DMIT: Diploma in Imaging Technology
173. DMJ: Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence
174. DMLT: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
175. DMM: Diploma in Materials Management
176. DMM: Diploma in Mass Media
177. DMM: Diploma in Marketing Management
178. DMOM: Diploma in Modern Office Management
179. DMR: Diploma in Mobile Repairing
180. DMRT: Diploma in Medical Record Technology
181. DMT: Diploma in Medical Technology
182. DN: Diploma in Numerology
183. DNA: Diploma in Nursing Administration
184. DNB: Diplomate of National Board
185. DNS: Diploma in Nautical Science
186. DOA: Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant
187. DOM: Diploma in Office Management
188. DOT: Diploma in Occupational Therapy
189. DOTT: Diploma in Operation Theater Techniques
190. DP: Diploma in Panchkarma
191. DPA: Diploma in Police Administration
192. DPE: Diploma in Production Engineering
193. DPE: Diploma in Physical Education
194. DPE: Diploma in Petrochemical Engineering
195. DPM: Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management
196. DPN: Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
197. DPT: Diploma in Plastics Technology
198. DPT: Diploma in Physiotherapy
199. DPT: Diploma in Physical Therapy
200. DR: Diploma in Robotics
201. DRD: Diploma in Rural Development
202. DRT: Diploma in Rubber Technology
203. DRT: Diploma in Radiological Technology
204. DS: Diploma in Sanskrit
205. DSE: Diploma in Software Engineering
206. DSMM: Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management
207. DSP: Diploma in Secretarial Practice
208. DST: Diploma in Sugar Technology
209. DT: Diploma in Tamil
210. DTD: Diploma in Textile Design
211. DTE: Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering
212. DTLP: Diploma in Taxation Laws and Practice
213. DTS: Diploma in Tourism Studies
214. DTS: Diploma in Tally Software
215. DTT: Diploma in Textile Technology
216. DU: Diploma in Urdu
217. DVE: Diploma in Video Editing
218. DVM: Diploma in Visual Merchandising
219. DVP: Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy
220. DWD: Diploma in Web Designing
221. DWM: Diploma in Watershed Management
222. DWT: Diploma in Welding Technology
223. DXT: Diploma in X-ray Technology
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With E
224. ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning
225. ETT: Diploma in Elementary Teacher Training
226. EVS: Environmental Studies
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With G
227. GD: Group Discussion
228. GNM: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
229. GP: Grade Points
230. GPA: Grade Point Average
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With H
231. HCF: Highest Common Factor
232. HMCT: Certificate Course in Hotel Management and Catering Technology
233. HSC: Higher Secondary Certificate
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With I
234. IDHM: International Diploma in Hotel Management
235. IES: Indian Engineering Services
236. IGNOU: Indira Gandhi National Open University
237. IIT: Indian Institute of Technology
238. IPCC: Integrated Professional Competence Course
239. IPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
240. ISC: Indian School Certificate
241. ISC: Internet Systems Consortium
242. ITI: Industrial Training Institute
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With J
243. JEE: Joint Entrance Examination
244. JNU: Jawaharlal Nehru University
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With L
245. LCM: Least Common Multiple
246. LKG: Lower Kindergarten
247. LLB: Bachelor of Laws
248. LLB: Legum Baccalaureus
249. LLM: Master of Laws
250. LLM: Legum Magister
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With M
251. M.A: Master of Arts
252. M.Ch: Master of Chirurgiae
253. M.Com: Master of Commerce
254. M.Phil: Master of Philosophy
255. M.Sc: Master of Science
256. M.Sc.Ag: Master of Science in Agriculture
257. M.Tech: Master of Technology
258. MATH: Mathematics
259. MBA: Master of Business Administration
260. MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
261. MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
262. MCA: Master of Computer Applications
263. MCA: Master of Computer Application
264. MCA: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
265. MCSA: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
266. MCSE: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
267. MS: Master of Surgery
268. MSCIT: Master of Science in Information Technology
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With N
269. NAAC: National Assessment and Accreditation Council
270. NEET: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
271. NET: National Eligibility Test
272. NFSC: National Fire Service College
273. NIIT: National Institute of Information Technology
274. NIOS: National Institute of Open Schooling
275. NSS: National Service Scheme
276. NSS: Network Security Services
277. NTT: Diploma in Nursery Teacher Training
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With P
278. P.G.D.Ed.M: Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management
279. P.G.P.Ex: Post Graduate Program for Executives
280. PGCBM: Post Graduate Certificate Program in Business Management
281. PGDA: Post Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture
282. PGDA: Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising
283. PGDA: Post Graduate Diploma in Archeology
284. PGDAC: Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
285. PGDAS: Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Software
286. PGDAS: Post Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science
287. PGDBF: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Finance
288. PGDBI: Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics
289. PGDBL: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Law
290. PGDBM: Post Graduate Diploma in Bank Management
291. PGDCA: Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
292. PGDCA: Post Graduate Diploma In Computer Applications
293. PGDCCA: Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Commercial Application
294. PGDCDM: Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Data Management
295. PGDCL: Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Law
296. PGDCL: Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law
297. PGDCM: Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management
298. PGDCP: Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pathology
299. PGDCP: Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
300. PGDCP: Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology
301. PGDCR: Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research
302. PGDCS: Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
303. PGDD: Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
304. PGDDE: Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education
305. PGDDM: Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management
306. PGDE: Post Graduate Diploma in English
307. PGDE: Post Graduate Diploma in Economics
308. PGDE: Post Graduate Diploma in Instrumentation
309. PGDEL: Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law
310. PGDEM: Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management
311. PGDEM: Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
312. PGDES: Post Graduate Diploma in Embedded Systems
313. PGDESD: Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development
314. PGDET: Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology
315. PGDFD: Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Designing
316. PGDFM: Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
317. PGDFP: Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
318. PGDFSQM: Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management
319. PGDGC: Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling
320. PGDGI: Post Graduate Diploma in Geo-Informatics
321. PGDGM: Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
322. PGDGO: Post Graduate Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics
323. PGDHE: Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
324. PGDHHM: Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management
325. PGDHM: Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management
326. PGDHRM: Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
327. PGDHSE: Post Graduate Diploma in Health Safety and Environment
328. PGDIB: Post Graduate Diploma in International Business
329. PGDID: Post Graduate Diploma in Instructional Design
330. PGDIFA: Post Graduate Diploma in Investment and Financial Analysis
331. PGDIM: Post Graduate Diploma in Insurance Management
332. PGDIPR: Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights
333. PGDIPRL: Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Law
334. PGDIS: Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety
335. PGDIS: Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security
336. PGDIT: Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
337. PGDJ: Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism
338. PGDLAN: Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking
339. PGDM: Post Graduate Diploma in Management
340. PGDM: Post Graduate Diploma in Microbiology
341. PGDMBA: Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Business Administration
342. PGDMLE: Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics
343. PGDMLS: Post Graduate Diploma in Medico Legal Systems
344. PGDMM: Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
345. PGDN: Post Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology
346. PGDP: Post Graduate Diploma in Photography
347. PGDP: Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacovigilance
348. PGDPA: Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
349. PGDPA: Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
350. PGDPM: Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management
351. PGDPM: Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management
352. PGDPR: Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relation
353. PGDRD: Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development
354. PGDRDM: Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development and Management
355. PGDRE: Post Graduate Diploma in Renewable Energy
356. PGDRM: Post Graduate Diploma in Retail Management
357. PGDRM: Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management
358. PGDRP: Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology
359. PGDSE: Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education
360. PGDSLM: Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management
361. PGDSW: Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work
362. PGDT: Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation
363. PGDT: Post Graduate Diploma in Translation
364. PGDT: Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism
365. PGDTL: Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law
366. PGDTP: Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Practice
367. PGDTPPE: Post Graduate Diploma in Thermal Power Plant Engineering
368. PGDTRM: Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Research in Management
369. PGDTTM: Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
370. PGDWD: Post Graduate Diploma in Web Designing
371. PGDY: Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga
372. PGP: The Post Graduate Program
373. PGPABM: Post Graduate Program for Agri-Business Management
374. PGPBFS: Post Graduate Certificate Program in Banking and Financial Services
375. PGPBM: Post Graduate Program in Business Management
376. PGPEM: Post Graduate Program in Enterprise Management
377. PGPFMB: Post Graduate Program in Family Managed Business
378. PGPPM: Post Graduate Program in Public Policy and Management
379. PGPSM: Post Graduate Program in Securities Markets
380. PGPWE: Post Graduate Program for Working Executive
381. PhD: Doctor of Philosophy
382. PISA: Programme for International Student Assessment
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With R
383. RHCE: Red Hat Certified Engineer
384. RS-CIT: Rajasthan State Certificate in Information Technology
385. RSCIT: Rajasthan State Certificate of Information Technology
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With S
386. SAP: Systems Applications and Products
387. SCSA: Sun Certified System Administrator
388. SSC: Staff Selection Commission
389. SSLC: Secondary School Leaving Certificate
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With T
390. TC: Transfer Certificate
391. TDS: Tax Deducted at Source
392. TEACHER: Officially no full form, But can be termed as
393. TET: Teacher Eligibility Test
394. TGT: Trained Graduate Teacher
List of Educational Abbreviations Starts With U
395. UGC: University Grants Commission
396. UKG: Upper Kindergarten
397. UPSC: Union Public Service Commission
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