Today in this session we are going to learn some general acronyms and abbreviations used in India.
It is an alphabetically sorted mixed list of abbreviations from different fields (academics, military, commerce, trade etc.) which are commonly used by people in India.
Common Indian Acronyms and Abbreviations for Kids
Following is a concise list of acronyms for different government organizations in India and other fields.
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AITUE |
All India Trade Union Congress |
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AIR |
All India Radio (Broadcasting) |
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AIMPLB |
All India Muslim Personal Law Board |
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AIL |
Aeronautics India Limited |
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AIIMS |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences |
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AIFE |
All India Football Federation |
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AIDS |
Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome |
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AICTE |
All India Council of Technical Education |
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AICC |
All India Congress Committee |
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AGOC |
Asian Games Organisation Committee |
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AERE |
Atomic Energy Research Establishment |
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ADB |
Asian Development Bank. |
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AD |
Ano Domini (After the birth of Jesus) |
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ACC |
Ancillary Cadet Core |
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AC |
Alternate Current OR Air Conditioner |
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ABM |
Anti Ballistic Missile |
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AASU |
All Assam Students Union |
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AAPSO |
Afro-Asian People’s Solidarity Organisation |
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FI |
Federation of India |
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AA |
Amateur Athletics |
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AM |
Anti Meridian (Before Noon) |
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ANC |
African National Congress |
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APEC |
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
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APSC |
Army Postal Services Core |
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ASEAN |
Association of South East Asian Nations |
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ASLV |
Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle |
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ASI |
Archaeological Survey of India |
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ASSOCHAM |
Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (India) |
Students can have a quick look at list of abbreviations for College Degrees and learn how they are abbreviated.
Let’s not get distracted.. Moving on we have some more abbreviations and acronyms for you.
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B Pharma |
Bachelor of Pharmacy |
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BIS |
Bureau of Indian Standards |
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BIMSTEC |
Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand Economic Cooperation |
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BIFR |
Board of Industrial Finance and Reconstruction (Formerly Industrial Reconstruction Finance Board) |
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BHEL |
Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited |
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BENELUX |
Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg |
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BEL |
Bharat Electronics Limited |
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BCCI |
Board of Control for Cricket in India |
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BCG |
Bacillus Calmette Guerin (Anti TB Vaccine) |
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BC |
Before Christ (Before the birth of Jesus) |
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BBC |
British Broadcasting Corporation |
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BARC |
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
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BAMS |
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
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ATS |
Anti Tetanus Serum |
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ASWAC |
Airborne Surveillance Warning and Control |
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CCEA |
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs |
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CBSE |
Central. Board of Secondary Education |
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CBI |
Central Bureau of Investigation |
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CASE |
Commission for Alternative Sources of Energy |
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CARE |
Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere |
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CAG |
Comptroller and Auditor General |
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CAD |
Command Area Development |
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BSF |
Border Security Force |
Phew!, that was a long list. If you are a student you can use this list for your entrance exam preparation.