Degree Certificate Apostille in Nagaland for Nagaland University Graduates
For most graduates, a degree certificate apostille in Nagaland means getting a Nagaland University degree accepted abroad. Nagaland University is a central university with its headquarters at Lumami and campuses at Kohima and Medziphema, and most colleges in the state are affiliated to it. INFINITYGRO Attestation, a private agency based in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, takes these degrees through verification and the apostille issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
By the INFINITYGRO documentation teamUpdated Facts checked against MEA and HCCH
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Which office verifies a Nagaland degree for apostille? The MEA list names the Home Department, Kohima, as Nagaland's designated authority. For a degree certificate apostille in Nagaland, you can use that state route or the Delhi route of notary and SDM. The Delhi route is accepted for degrees from any state. In both cases the MEA adds the apostille at Rs 50 per document.
Nagaland University and its colleges
Nagaland University runs three campuses. Lumami is the headquarters, Kohima hosts several schools, and Medziphema is home to the agricultural sciences school. Most colleges in the state, such as Kohima Science College and the colleges in Dimapur and Mokokchung, are affiliated to it.
If you studied at an affiliated college, the degree is signed by Nagaland University. NIT Nagaland in Chumoukedima awards its own degrees. The state also has a few private universities, which sign their own certificates.
Medical, engineering and law graduates from Nagaland often studied outside the state on quota seats. Their degrees come from universities elsewhere, and verification follows the signature of that outside university. The apostille steps are the same.
Read the name at the top of your degree. That body's signature is the one the verifying officer will check.
Key facts
| Main university | Nagaland University (central), HQ Lumami |
|---|---|
| Other campuses | Kohima, Medziphema |
| Other degree issuers | NIT Nagaland, private universities |
| State route | Home Department, Kohima |
| Delhi route | Notary, SDM Delhi, MEA |
| MEA fee | Rs 50 per document |
| Our Delhi route charge | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, courier extra |
The Kohima Home Department route
Nagaland's entry on the MEA list of designated authorities is the Home Department in Kohima. Unlike some states, the list does not name a separate education office. So education and personal documents both use the Home Department on the state route.
Use this route if a foreign university, employer or licensing body asks for state verification. Without that request, the Delhi route is usually easier. On that path, a Delhi notary signs first and the local SDM confirms the notary, after which the degree goes on to the MEA.
The MEA has accepted documents only through authorised outsourced centres since July 2012.
Papers for a degree certificate apostille in Nagaland
- Original final degree certificate
- The mark sheets or transcript you need abroad
- Passport copy
- Signed authority letter
- Affidavit if your name differs between the degree and passport
Each document gets a separate apostille. A degree and five semester mark sheets mean six apostilles. Ask the receiving office whether a single consolidated transcript will do, as that lowers the count.
The provisional certificate handed out before convocation differs from the final degree. Many offices abroad want the final document, so collect it from the university if you have not.
For graduates in Kohima
Kohima is home to the state offices and a Nagaland University campus. You do not need to visit either for the apostille. Courier your original degree from Kohima to INFINITYGRO Attestation, C-5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096.
Graduates in Dimapur, Mokokchung and Wokha can do the same. Pack the degree flat and share the tracking number on WhatsApp at +91 85955 58517. We return the papers by Blue Dart or a similar tracked courier. Home pickup is not offered.
Many Naga graduates live in Delhi NCR and can drop papers at our office. Please message us before visiting so the right person is there to check your file.
Why a degree certificate apostille in Nagaland is requested
Students applying for postgraduate study in the UK, Europe or Australia are a large group. Universities there ask for apostilled degrees and transcripts. Teachers, nurses and social workers who move abroad for jobs come next. Some families also need degrees apostilled for residence permits or skilled visas.
The document list changes with the purpose. A university may want every mark sheet, while an employer may need only the final degree. Ask the receiving office for its list before you courier anything. That avoids a second trip and a second fee.
Online verification through e-Sanad
The MEA's e-Sanad system lets connected universities and boards verify documents online, followed by an online apostille. Only institutions that have joined the system can use it.
We check whether your university is connected before we start. If it is, a passport copy is needed because your passport number is entered in the record. If not, we use the Delhi or Kohima route.
Names and the condition of your degree
Naga names may appear in different orders or spellings on school, college and passport records. The MEA expects the name on the degree to match the passport. A sworn affidavit bridges any such gap.
A laminated degree cannot carry the stamp, which goes on the back. Photocopies are never apostilled. If your degree is damaged or laminated, ask Nagaland University about a duplicate first.
If anything on the degree is not in English, we can arrange a certified translation.
Where it is accepted and what it costs
India has been a Hague Convention member since 14 July 2005. The apostille is accepted in about 130 countries, among them the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and most of Europe.
Two exceptions stand out: China and Germany refuse it. The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt are not members, so they need MEA attestation and embassy legalization through our embassy attestation service.
Our Delhi route charge is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, covering notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and service, with courier extra. A typical Delhi route file closes in 2 to 3 working days. The Kohima route follows the department's timing. More on the final step is on our MEA apostille page.
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Nagaland degree certificate apostille FAQs
Can Nagaland University apostille my degree?
No. It signs the degree. The apostille is issued only by the MEA in New Delhi.
Is the Delhi route accepted for a Nagaland University degree?
Yes. The Delhi route works for educational documents from every state.
Does the apostille confirm my degree is genuine?
It confirms the verifying officer's signature and seal. The MEA does not check the content of the degree.
I studied at the Medziphema campus. Is anything different?
No. The degree is still from Nagaland University, so the same steps apply.
Is a Nagaland marriage certificate handled the same way?
Yes. It is a personal document, so the steps differ a little. Read marriage certificate apostille in Nagaland for details.
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