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Educational Certificate Attestation

Educational certificate attestation proves to a foreign university, employer or ministry that your degree, diploma, marksheet or school certificate is genuine. Every educational document follows a fixed chain: verification by the issuing university or board, state HRD attestation or MEA e-Sanad, then the MEA apostille or MEA and embassy attestation. We check your documents, pick the right route for your country and handle every stage from our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi.

  • Degree, diploma, marksheet, 10th & 12th certificates
  • HRD or e-Sanad verification, MEA and embassy
  • Apostille for 120+ Hague countries
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  • Pan-India courier
  • Every stage tracked
  • 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 educational attestation?

How academic documents are verified for use abroad

Educational document attestation is a chain of official stamps that confirms an academic certificate was really issued by a recognised university, board or institute. No foreign authority checks your college directly. They rely on the Indian government's stamps, in the right order.

First the document is verified at state level by the HRD (Human Resource Development) or education department of the state where it was issued, or online through MEA e-Sanad where the university or board is connected. The Ministry of External Affairs then adds an apostille (for Hague Convention countries) or MEA attestation followed by embassy attestation (for countries such as Qatar, Kuwait and Iran).

  1. Notary (true copy, if needed)
  2. HRD / e-Sanad verification
  3. MEA apostille or attestation
  4. Embassy (non-Hague countries)
Educational Document Attestation process: Notary (true copy, if needed) → HRD / e-Sanad verification → MEA apostille or attestation → Embassy (non-Hague countries)

Educational attestation at a glance

ForDegrees, diplomas, marksheets, school certificates
State stepHRD department or MEA e-Sanad
Final stepMEA apostille or embassy attestation
Typical time1–4 weeks, by state and country

Documents we attest

Which academic documents can be attested?

Each document type has its own page with the exact route, documents needed and time.

Degree certificate attestation

Bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees from recognised universities.

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Diploma certificate attestation

Polytechnic, nursing, ITI and professional diplomas.

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Marksheets & transcripts

Consolidated and semester marksheets and official transcripts.

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10th & 12th certificates

CBSE, ICSE, NIOS and state board certificates and marksheets.

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Professional qualifications

Nursing, engineering, medical and other professional council certificates.

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Apostille for study & jobs abroad

One MEA apostille for Hague countries such as Saudi Arabia, the USA and Europe.

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Speak to an expert about educational document attestation

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

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HRD attestation or e-Sanad: which route applies?

The issuing university or board decides the route, not the applicant. We check this on day one.

HRD department

The state education department verifies the certificate with the university or board, then signs and seals it. Used for most state universities and boards.

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MEA e-Sanad

For universities and boards connected to MEA's e-Sanad portal, verification happens online before the MEA stamp. No HRD visit is needed.

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Apostille or embassy

After state verification, Hague countries take the MEA apostille. Others need MEA attestation and then the embassy.

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Documents covered by educational attestation

Originals are always needed. Certificates from unrecognised institutes cannot be verified by HRD, so we check recognition before you pay.

Higher education

  • Bachelor's & master's degrees
  • PhD & M.Phil certificates
  • Provisional degree certificates
  • Consolidated marksheets & transcripts

Diplomas

  • Polytechnic & engineering diplomas
  • Nursing (GNM / ANM) diplomas
  • ITI & vocational certificates
  • Pharmacy & paramedical diplomas

School

  • 10th certificate & marksheet
  • 12th certificate & marksheet
  • School leaving & transfer certificates
  • Migration certificates

What to send for educational certificate attestation

  • Original certificate and marksheets (no lamination)
  • Clear photocopies of every document
  • Passport copy of the certificate holder
  • Authority letter so we can submit for you
  • Name-change proof if your name differs from the passport
  • Translation, if the destination needs it

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.

Laminated certificates are usually refused by HRD and embassies. If yours is laminated, tell us first.

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Step by step

The educational attestation process

  1. Day 1

    Document & country check

    We confirm the university or board, the state route and what your destination country needs.

  2. 3 days – 3 weeks

    Verification

    HRD verification with the university or board, or online e-Sanad verification.

  3. 2–5 working days

    MEA apostille or attestation

    The Ministry of External Affairs adds the apostille or attestation stamp.

  4. 3–10 working days

    Embassy & return

    Embassy attestation for non-Hague countries, then tracked return to you.

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.

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How long does educational certificate attestation take?

RouteTypical timeUsed for
e-Sanad + MEA apostille1–2 weeksHague countries, connected universities
HRD + MEA apostille2–3 weeksHague countries, other universities
HRD + MEA + embassy2–4 weeksQatar, Kuwait, Iran and other embassy countries
Out-of-state university3–5 weeksDepends on that state's HRD process

University verification is the slowest step. We give you a realistic date for your exact document.

Countries

What your degree needs for each country

Pick a region to see whether your educational documents need an apostille or embassy attestation.

UAE flag

UAE

Digital

State → MEA → UAE digital attestation (online via UAE MoFA)

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksUAE route →
Saudi Arabia flag

Saudi Arabia

Apostille

State → MEA apostille (apostille member since Dec 2022)

⏱ Typical 1–2 weeksSaudi Arabia route →
Qatar flag

Qatar

Embassy

State → MEA → Qatar Embassy → MOFA in Qatar

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksQatar route →
Kuwait flag

Kuwait

Embassy

State → MEA → Kuwait Embassy → MOFA in Kuwait

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksKuwait route →
Oman flag

Oman

Digital

State → MEA → Oman e-attestation (via Oman Post)

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksOman route →
Bahrain flag

Bahrain

Apostille

State → MEA apostille

⏱ Typical 1–2 weeksBahrain route →
All countries →ApostilleEmbassyDigitalVerification

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Attestation for students and professionals

Students going abroad for a master's, nurses and engineers moving for work, and families relocating all use the same desk. Visit us at C-260, New Ashok Nagar, near Mayur Vihar and Noida, or courier your certificates from anywhere in India. We handle educational certificate attestation in Delhi for documents from every state.

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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 educational document 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

Educational attestation: frequently asked questions

What is educational certificate attestation?

It is the official verification of a degree, diploma, marksheet or school certificate by the state HRD department (or MEA e-Sanad), the Ministry of External Affairs and, for some countries, the embassy.

Which documents need attestation for a job abroad?

Usually your highest degree, and often your 10th and 12th certificates. Gulf employers and visa authorities usually ask for the degree certificate. Check the employer's list or send it to us.

Can private university degrees be attested?

Yes, if the university is recognised by the UGC or the relevant council. The degree is verified with that university like any other.

Can a private institute diploma be attested?

Only if the institute and course are recognised by the state board or a statutory council. Certificates from unrecognised institutes cannot be verified by HRD. We check this before you pay.

Is degree attestation the same as an apostille?

No. The apostille is the final MEA stamp for Hague countries. The degree must be verified at state level (HRD or e-Sanad) before the apostille is added.

How long does educational attestation take?

Usually 1–4 weeks, depending on whether e-Sanad applies, the state of issue and whether embassy attestation is needed.

Do I need to be present?

No. You can courier the originals with an authority letter and passport copy. We return them by tracked courier.

Related services & guides

Degree certificate attestationHRD attestationMEA apostilleEducational attestation guide

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