Attestation Guides

Private University & Diploma Certificate Attestation

Can private university degrees and private diplomas be attested? How recognition works, what HRD checks and what to do if your institute isn't recognised.

Short answer: Degrees from recognised private, deemed and state private universities can be attested like any other degree. Private diplomas can be attested only if the institute and course are affiliated to a state board, council or recognised university. Certificates from unrecognised institutes cannot be verified by HRD.

“Private diploma certificate attestation” is a frequent question. The honest answer depends on recognition.

Private and deemed universities

If the university is recognised by the UGC (and the relevant council for professional courses), its degree is verified by the state HRD department or MEA e-Sanad, just like a government university’s degree.

Private diplomas

Type Can it be attested?
Diploma from a recognised university Yes
Polytechnic diploma from an affiliated institute Yes
Nursing diploma with council recognition Yes
Certificate from an unaffiliated private institute Usually no

Distance and online degrees

Distance and online programmes must have been approved by the regulator for the years you studied. Some Gulf authorities have their own rules on distance-learning degrees, so check with your employer.

What to do if your institute isn’t recognised

  • Ask the institute which board or university the course was affiliated to
  • Check whether a recognised university issued the final certificate
  • Consider a recognised qualification for the job you’re applying for

See diploma certificate attestation.

Not sure if your certificate can be attested? Send a photo of the document or the instruction you received on WhatsApp or call +91 93109 70010. We tell you the exact process, time and charges before you spend anything.

Frequently asked questions

Can a private university degree be attested?

Yes, if the university is recognised by the UGC.

Can a private diploma be attested?

Only if the institute is affiliated to a recognised board, council or university.

Can distance degrees be attested?

Yes, if approved for the relevant years. Some countries have extra rules.

Who checks recognition?

The state HRD department, during verification. We check it before you pay.

Not sure which attestation you need?

Send a photo of your document on WhatsApp. We tell you the exact process before you spend any money.