Ankita...

Ok this post was written with reference to a query posted by a certain 'Ankita'. I don't even know who you are, you haven't even mentioned your e-mail id, so I am only hoping that you are reading this piece of article.

Its true when you say 16-years of education is necessary to apply for a master's course in US. But actually speaking, its a very confusing issue. There are universities, which say that 4-year undergraduate education is mandatory, whereas here, UG courses are only for 3-years. A PG-Diploma, some certificate course, or any other 1-year program, may not be accepted by all universities. Some universities accept courses only done under accredited universities.

However, offlate, the 3-year UG course, done under an accredited university (like BU) is being accepted in US. The education system is very flexible in US, and as long as they are convinced that you have completed your UG course, you can have no problems. Some universities also accept one-year work experience as the 16th year, and grant admissions. If you are applying for MBA, work experience is very much recommended (although not totally compulsory). But to apply for MS, lots of universities are accepting 15-years of education.

So there are 2-views to this issue. The only way you can resolve it, is to write a mail to the university you intend to apply for. One good thing about US Universities is that, they respond to all your mails. Keep in touch, and wish you luck !!