CRS - Canadian education - ONLY GETTING 15 points intead of 30

[mack9888]

im getting 15 points in CRS - Canadian education where as crs calculator shows im supposed to get 30 points in it

i have 3 years bachlors degree from back home and 2 year pg diploma in Canada

please help what am i doing wrong?

 

[Naturgrl]

30 is the maximum amount of points. For Canadian education you either get 15 or 30 points based on length of program. you get 30 points for Canadian education if you did a 3 year program. You did a 2 year program so get 15 points. You get more points under "human capital) for having ECA and 2 year program. See link below and "Adding a two-year Canadian college diploma to a foreign bachelor’s degree" It is 15 points.

https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/low...ur-eligibility-for-express-entry-1263464.html

 

[crscalculator]

The 30 points aren't automatically awarded just because you studied in Canada.

For Canadian education, the CRS points depend on the length/type of the eligible Canadian study program. For example, a qualifying Canadian credential of 1–2 years can receive 15 additional CRS points, while a qualifying program of 3 years or longer can receive 30 points.

There are also specific eligibility conditions, so it's worth checking the details rather than assuming a Canadian credential automatically gives 30 points.

You can also enter your education details into a CRS calculator to see how the education factor affects your overall score: https://crscalcu.ca/

If you tell me what Canadian program you completed, its duration, and whether you have another Canadian credential, I can help you understand why you're getting 15 instead of 30.

Important: Since CRS rules can change, verify the current IRCC rules before posting this as a definitive answer.