Top 100 Important Full Forms, Complete List With Meanings

You have to face full form questions in almost every competitive exam. Exams ask them in static GK, computer awareness, banking awareness and science sections. This post gives you the most important top 100 full forms with short notes that match current exam patterns.

The list covers computers, government, banking, science, health, education, defence and daily use.


Computer and Technology Full Forms

  1. CPU, Central Processing Unit
    It processes instructions.
  2. RAM, Random Access Memory
    It stores active data.
  3. ROM, Read Only Memory
    Permanent storage for firmware.
  4. USB, Universal Serial Bus
    Interface for data transfer.
  5. URL, Uniform Resource Locator
    Address of a webpage.
  6. IP, Internet Protocol
    Defines device addresses.
  7. HTTP, Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
    Transfers web data.
  8. HTTPS, Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
    Secured version of HTTP.
  9. Wi-Fi, Wireless Fidelity
    Wireless network connection.
  10. PDF, Portable Document Format
    Fixed layout document type.
  11. OCR, Optical Character Recognition
    Converts images to text.
  12. AI, Artificial Intelligence
    Machine based decision systems.
  13. ML, Machine Learning
    Algorithms that learn from data.
  14. IoT, Internet of Things
    Network of smart devices.
  15. GPS, Global Positioning System
    Satellite based location system.

Government and Administration Full Forms

  1. UPSC, Union Public Service Commission
    Conducts central government exams.
  2. SSC, Staff Selection Commission
    Recruits for central ministries.
  3. CBI, Central Bureau of Investigation
    Investigates major cases.
  4. NIA, National Investigation Agency
    Handles terror cases.
  5. NABARD, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
    Supports rural sector.
  6. RBI, Reserve Bank of India
    Controls monetary policy.
  7. SEBI, Securities and Exchange Board of India
    Regulates share markets.
  8. ISRO, Indian Space Research Organisation
    Manages space missions.
  9. DRDO, Defence Research and Development Organisation
    Creates defence systems.
  10. GST, Goods and Services Tax
    Unified indirect tax system.
  11. FEMA, Foreign Exchange Management Act
    Regulates foreign currency.
  12. IRCTC, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
    Runs online railway booking.
  13. UIDAI, Unique Identification Authority of India
    Issues Aadhaar.
  14. PSU, Public Sector Undertaking
    Government controlled enterprise.
  15. GDP, Gross Domestic Product
    Measures national output.

Banking and Finance Full Forms

  1. ATM, Automated Teller Machine
    Cash withdrawal device.
  2. IFSC, Indian Financial System Code
    Identifies bank branches.
  3. IMPS, Immediate Payment Service
    Instant money transfer.
  4. NEFT, National Electronic Funds Transfer
    Batch based transfer.
  5. RTGS, Real Time Gross Settlement
    High value real-time transfer.
  6. NPA, Non Performing Asset
    Defaulted loan.
  7. KYC, Know Your Customer
    Identity verification.
  8. PAN, Permanent Account Number
    Required for taxation.
  9. TDS, Tax Deducted at Source
    Deduction during payments.
  10. FDI, Foreign Direct Investment
    Overseas investment in companies.

Science Full Forms

  1. DNA, Deoxyribonucleic Acid
    Carries genetic data.
  2. RNA, Ribonucleic Acid
    Helps protein synthesis.
  3. NDA, National Defence Academy
    Trains defence cadets.
  4. BSc, Bachelor of Science
    Undergraduate science course.
  5. PhD, Doctor of Philosophy
    Highest academic degree.
  6. SI, International System of Units
    Standard measurement system.
  7. HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    Affects immunity.
  8. AIDS, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
    Advanced stage of HIV.
  9. BP, Blood Pressure
    Measures arterial pressure.
  10. ICU, Intensive Care Unit
    Critical care unit.

Education Full Forms

  1. CBSE, Central Board of Secondary Education
    National level school board.
  2. NCERT, National Council of Educational Research and Training
    Publishes school books.
  3. AICTE, All India Council for Technical Education
    Regulates technical institutions.
  4. UGC, University Grants Commission
    Oversees higher education.
  5. IIT, Indian Institute of Technology
    Leading engineering institutes.
  6. NIT, National Institute of Technology
    Technical education institutes.
  7. IIM, Indian Institute of Management
    Management institutes.
  8. GATE, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
    Entry test for PG engineering.
  9. NET, National Eligibility Test
    Required for teaching eligibility.
  10. PTET, Pre Teacher Education Test
    Entrance for B.Ed.

Health and Medicine Full Forms

  1. OPD, Out Patient Department
    For consultations.
  2. ICMR, Indian Council of Medical Research
    Leads medical research.
  3. MRI, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    Detailed scanning method.
  4. CT, Computed Tomography
    Cross sectional imaging.
  5. ECG, Electrocardiogram
    Measures heart rhythm.
  6. WHO, World Health Organization
    Global health body.
  7. UNICEF, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
    Works for child welfare.
  8. PPP, Public Private Partnership
    Joint development model.
  9. NSSO, National Sample Survey Office
    Collects statistical data.
  10. COVID-19, Coronavirus Disease 2019
    Infectious respiratory illness.

Defence and Security Full Forms

  1. BSF, Border Security Force
    Guards borders.
  2. CRPF, Central Reserve Police Force
    Internal security force.
  3. ITBP, Indo Tibetan Border Police
    Himalayan border guard.
  4. CISF, Central Industrial Security Force
    Protects installations.
  5. IAF, Indian Air Force
    Air defence branch.
  6. INSAS, Indian Small Arms System
    Standard rifle platform.
  7. RAW, Research and Analysis Wing
    External intelligence agency.
  8. SPG, Special Protection Group
    PM security unit.
  9. DRDO, Defence Research and Development Organisation
    Defence R and D agency.
  10. NDRF, National Disaster Response Force
    Disaster management force.

International Organisation Full Forms

  1. UN, United Nations
    Global organisation.
  2. NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    Military alliance.
  3. OPEC, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
    Oil producing bloc.
  4. ASEAN, Association of Southeast Asian Nations
    Regional group.
  5. EU, European Union
    Economic union.
  6. SAARC, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
    Regional cooperation body.
  7. IMF, International Monetary Fund
    Financial support body.
  8. WTO, World Trade Organization
    Global trade authority.
  9. UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
    Cultural heritage body.
  10. ILO, International Labour Organization
    Labour standards agency.

General Daily Use Full Forms

  1. SIM, Subscriber Identity Module
    Mobile identification chip.
  2. PIN, Personal Identification Number
    Numeric security code.
  3. LED, Light Emitting Diode
    Lighting component.
  4. AC, Alternating Current
    Household electricity.
  5. DC, Direct Current
    Used in batteries.
  6. AM, Ante Meridiem
    Before midday.
  7. PM, Post Meridiem
    After midday.
  8. DOB, Date of Birth
    Personal detail.
  9. ETA, Estimated Time of Arrival
    Arrival estimate.
  10. FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions
    Common help section.

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