Getting a Degree Certificate Apostille in Manipur
A degree certificate apostille in Manipur is the last step before a Manipur University or Dhanamanjuri University degree can be used for study, work or migration in a Hague Convention country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) gives the apostille once an approved authority has confirmed the university's signature. INFINITYGRO Attestation, a private Delhi agency, manages the full chain for graduates from Imphal and the rest of the state.
By the INFINITYGRO documentation teamUpdated Facts checked against MEA and HCCH
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What is the process for apostille of a Manipur University degree? The degree is verified first and apostilled after. For a degree certificate apostille in Manipur, verification can be done in Imphal, where the MEA list names the Home, University and Higher Education, and GAD departments. It can also be done in Delhi through a notary and the SDM. The MEA then adds the apostille, charging Rs 50 per document.
Who signs your Manipur degree
Manipur University at Canchipur is a central university. For decades it was the affiliating university for most colleges in the valley and the hills, so a large share of older degrees carry its signature.
Dhanamanjuri University in Imphal is a newer state university, formed from long-running colleges. Manipur Technical University awards B.Tech and other technical degrees. NIT Manipur and the Central Agricultural University, headquartered in Imphal, issue their own degrees as well.
Medical graduates from RIMS or JNIMS in Imphal should check which university signed their MBBS degree, as affiliation has changed over the years. The same applies to B.Ed and law graduates of older colleges.
Check which body your college was affiliated to in the year you passed. That body's officer is the one whose signature will be checked.
Key facts
| Central university | Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal |
|---|---|
| State universities | Dhanamanjuri University, Manipur Technical University |
| Other degree issuers | NIT Manipur, Central Agricultural University, private universities |
| State route | Home; University and Higher Education; GAD, Imphal |
| Delhi route | Notary, SDM Delhi, MEA |
| MEA fee | Rs 50 per document |
| INFINITYGRO charge | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, courier extra |
Imphal departments or the Delhi SDM
The MEA keeps a list of state authorities whose verification it accepts. For Manipur, it names the Home Department, the University and Higher Education Department, and the General Administration Department in Imphal. A degree usually goes to the University and Higher Education Department on this route.
The Delhi route avoids the state office. A notary attests the original, the SDM in Delhi verifies it, and the file moves to the MEA. This route is accepted for educational documents from every state.
We suggest the state route only when a foreign body asks for it in writing. A credential evaluator in the USA or Canada, for example, may set its own rules about who must verify the degree. Read those rules first. If they say nothing about state verification, the Delhi route is normally enough for a degree certificate apostille in Manipur.
Steps in a degree certificate apostille in Manipur
- Share a photo of the degree and passport on WhatsApp so we can confirm the route.
- Courier the original degree and any mark sheets to our Delhi office.
- We complete verification through the chosen route.
- The MEA receives the file through an authorised outsourced centre, as it has since July 2012.
- The MEA checks the verifying officer's signature and adds the apostille.
- We return the papers by tracked courier.
If your university has joined the MEA's e-Sanad system, verification can happen online instead. Not all universities have joined, so we confirm this for you.
For graduates living in Imphal
Imphal is the base for nearly all of our Manipur degree files. Graduates from Thoubal, Bishnupur, Churachandpur and Ukhrul often send their papers through a relative in Imphal, where courier options are wider.
Clients in Imphal East and Imphal West courier their degrees to C-5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096. Many Manipuri graduates also live in Delhi NCR for study or work. They can drop their papers at our office in person.
When the apostille is done, we send the documents back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier. We have no pickup service, so please arrange the outbound parcel. Keep the tracking slip until we confirm receipt.
Extra records from Canchipur and Imphal colleges
Foreign universities often ask for the full academic record. Each mark sheet and each transcript is a separate document with its own apostille and its own Rs 50 MEA fee.
A provisional certificate is issued before the final degree. It is a different document. Many admission offices abroad accept it only for a limited period, so the final degree is the safer choice. If your convocation is still pending, ask the university when the final degree will be issued.
Name spelling and Meitei Mayek text
Manipuri names often appear in different spellings across school, college and passport records. The MEA expects the name on your degree to match the passport. If it does not, we prepare an affidavit.
Newer certificates may carry text in Meitei Mayek alongside English. A certified English translation is sometimes asked for. We arrange translation in all major languages.
Laminated degrees cannot be stamped on the back. Ask the university for a duplicate if yours is laminated. The duplicate process can take time, so start it well before any visa or admission deadline.
Fees and accepted countries
On the Delhi route we charge Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, covering notary, SDM, the MEA fee and service. Courier is extra. It usually takes 2 to 3 working days.
The apostille is valid in about 130 member countries, including the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. China, Germany, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt need a different process through our embassy attestation service. Read more about the MEA apostille.
Real degree certificate apostille samples
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Manipur degree certificate apostille FAQs
Is a Manipur University degree accepted on the Delhi route?
Yes. The Delhi route accepts educational documents from any state, including degrees from Manipur University and Dhanamanjuri University.
Can I submit my degree to the MEA myself?
No. The MEA takes documents only through authorised outsourced centres, so most people use an agency.
Does the apostille prove my degree is genuine?
It confirms the signature and seal of the verifying officer. The MEA does not assess the content of the degree.
What if I studied at a college that later moved to Dhanamanjuri University?
Your degree carries the signature of the university that was in charge in your passing year.
Can I apostille a degree that was issued many years ago?
Yes, if it is the original and in good condition. Older degrees with faded seals or torn edges may face questions, so a duplicate from the university can help.
Can I apostille my marriage certificate as well?
Yes. Our page on marriage certificate apostille in Manipur explains that process.
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