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Degree Certificate Attestation & Apostille

Degree certificate attestation is what a foreign employer, university or visa office asks for before it accepts your Indian degree. Your degree is verified with the university, attested by the state HRD department or through MEA e-Sanad, and then apostilled or attested by the Ministry of External Affairs and the embassy. We handle degree attestation for every Indian university from our New Ashok Nagar, Delhi office, with tracked courier for out-of-town clients.

  • B.Tech, B.Com, MBA, MBBS, PhD and every other degree
  • University verification, HRD / e-Sanad, MEA, embassy
  • For jobs, study, licences and visas abroad
  • All Indian universities
  • Courier pickup
  • Charges told upfront

Get the exact route & charges

Tell us the document and the country. We reply with the process, time and charges.

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What is degree attestation?

Why foreign authorities need your degree attested

A degree printed in India carries no stamp that a foreign government recognises. Degree attestation adds that recognition, one stamp at a time: the university confirms it issued the degree, the state verifies the university, and the Ministry of External Affairs confirms the state.

For Hague Convention countries such as Saudi Arabia, the USA, the UK and most of Europe, the chain ends with an MEA apostille. For embassy countries such as Qatar, Kuwait and Iran, MEA attestation is followed by embassy attestation, and sometimes by the foreign ministry in that country.

  1. University verification
  2. HRD / e-Sanad
  3. MEA apostille or attestation
  4. Embassy (if required)
Degree Certificate Attestation process: University verification → HRD / e-Sanad → MEA apostille or attestation → Embassy (if required)

Degree attestation at a glance

Accepted forJobs, study, licences, visas
Verified byUniversity + state HRD / e-Sanad
Final stampMEA apostille or embassy
Typical time1–4 weeks

When you need it

Common reasons for degree attestation

Employment visa

Gulf work visas and residence permits need the degree attested before the visa is stamped.

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Higher studies

Universities abroad ask for an apostilled degree or transcript for admission and enrolment.

Professional licence

Engineers, doctors, nurses and teachers need attested degrees for licensing exams and council registration.

Equivalency & recognition

Ministries of education abroad check attested degrees before issuing equivalency certificates.

Family sponsorship

Some countries ask for the sponsor's attested degree for family visas.

Permanent residency

PR and skilled migration files may ask for apostilled academic documents.

Speak to an expert about degree certificate attestation

Call or WhatsApp with your document and destination. We confirm the exact route, time and charges in minutes.

Which degree documents can be attested?

Attest the degree together with the marksheets or transcript if your employer or university asks for them. It saves a second round.

Degrees

  • Bachelor's degree (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech, BBA)
  • Master's degree (MA, M.Sc, MBA, M.Tech)
  • Professional degrees (MBBS, BDS, LLB, B.Pharm)
  • PhD & M.Phil

Supporting

  • Consolidated marksheet
  • Semester marksheets
  • Official transcript
  • Provisional certificate

Distance & private

  • Distance-learning degrees (recognised)
  • Deemed & private university degrees
  • Open university degrees
  • Name-change proof if needed

Documents required for degree attestation

  • Original degree certificate (not laminated)
  • Marksheets or transcript, if they also need attestation
  • Passport copy (first and last page)
  • Authority letter for submission
  • University ID or enrolment proof, if the state asks for it
  • Name-change document, if names differ

Send a photo first

WhatsApp a clear photo of your document and tell us the country. We confirm the exact list, time and charges before you send anything.

Degrees from out-of-state universities are verified by that state. Tell us where the university is and we route it correctly.

Step by step

How degree attestation works with us

  1. Day 1

    Check the degree

    We confirm the university's route (HRD or e-Sanad) and what your country needs.

  2. 3 days – 3 weeks

    University & state verification

    Verification with the university and the state HRD department, or online through e-Sanad.

  3. 2–5 working days

    MEA stamp

    MEA apostille for Hague countries, or MEA attestation for embassy countries.

  4. 3–10 working days

    Embassy & delivery

    Embassy attestation where required, then tracked return.

Get your exact process in writing

Send your document details and destination. We reply with the documents needed, the time and the full charges before you pay anything.

Degree attestation time by destination

DestinationRouteTypical time
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, USA, UK, EuropeHRD / e-Sanad → MEA apostille1–3 weeks
UAEHRD / e-Sanad → MEA → UAE digital attestation2–4 weeks
Qatar, KuwaitHRD / e-Sanad → MEA → embassy2–4 weeks
Iran, Egypt, JordanHRD / e-Sanad → MEA → embassy2–5 weeks

Times are typical working-day estimates. Some universities verify faster than others.

Degree attestation vs degree verification

Employers abroad sometimes ask for both. They are different services.

Degree attestation

Government stamps on the certificate itself: HRD or e-Sanad, MEA, embassy. Needed for visas and legal recognition.

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Background verification

A report by a verification agency (for example for Gulf licensing bodies) confirming your degree and experience. Separate from attestation.

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Apostille

The final MEA stamp for Hague countries. Replaces embassy attestation for those countries.

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Visit or courier

Degree attestation without visiting offices

You don't need to visit the university, HRD office or MEA. Drop your degree at C-260, New Ashok Nagar or courier it from anywhere in India. We handle degree attestation in Delhi for universities across every state and keep you updated at each stage.

Walk in near Mayur Vihar & Noida

Our desk at C-260, New Ashok Nagar is on the Delhi–Noida border, minutes from Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Noida Sector 15 and Laxmi Nagar.

Courier from anywhere in India

Send your documents by tracked courier from any state. We return them the same way, with every stage updated on WhatsApp.

Charges told before you pay

You get the exact route, the time and the full charges in writing before any work starts.

Why us

Why choose SK Document Centre for degree certificate attestation

Right route, first time

We check the destination's current rules before anything is submitted, so nothing is done twice.

Every stage handled

State, MEA, embassy and translation, with one point of contact and tracking throughout.

Safe with your originals

Every original is logged, kept securely and returned by hand or tracked courier.

Pan-India pickup

Courier your documents from any city, or visit us near Mayur Vihar and Noida.

Clear charges upfront

You know the full cost and time before work starts. No surprise fees.

Real people to talk to

Call or WhatsApp someone who explains each step in plain words.

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FAQs

Degree attestation: frequently asked questions

What is degree certificate attestation?

It is the verification of your degree by the university and state HRD department (or MEA e-Sanad), followed by the MEA apostille or MEA and embassy attestation, so it is accepted abroad.

Is degree attestation required for a job abroad?

For most Gulf countries and many others, yes. Employment visas and work permits are usually issued only after the degree is attested.

How long does degree attestation take?

Usually 1–4 weeks. e-Sanad degrees for apostille countries are quickest. Embassy countries and out-of-state universities take longer.

Do I need to attest my marksheets too?

Only if the employer, university or authority asks for them. Many ask for the degree alone. Check your list, or send it to us.

Can a provisional certificate be attested?

Some states and countries accept it, but many want the final degree. We check this for your destination first.

Can I attest a degree from a distance or open university?

Yes, if the university and programme are recognised. It follows the same verification route.

What if my degree is laminated?

Most authorities refuse laminated certificates. Ask the university for a duplicate or talk to us about options.

Do I need to send the original degree?

Yes. Attestation is done on the original. We return it by tracked courier.

Need your degree attested for abroad?

Visit our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or send your documents by courier from anywhere in India.