Degree Certificate Apostille in Uttarakhand for Garhwal and Kumaun Graduates
Uttarakhand degrees come from a spread of central, state and deemed universities, from HNB Garhwal University in the hills to Kumaun University in Nainital. A degree certificate apostille in Uttarakhand can be handled from Delhi once we receive the original. If a receiver abroad asks for state verification, the General Administration Department in Dehradun is the listed authority.
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Can I apostille an HNB Garhwal University degree from Dehradun without travelling? Yes. A degree certificate apostille in Uttarakhand does not need you to travel. Courier the original degree to our Delhi office. We get it notarised, signed by an SDM in Delhi and apostilled by the MEA, usually in 2 to 3 working days. The all-inclusive charge is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, plus courier.
Universities that issue Uttarakhand degrees
HNB Garhwal University became a central university in 2009. Many older Garhwal degrees carry its name. Kumaun University in Nainital serves the Kumaon region. Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University took over many affiliated colleges after it was set up.
Engineering and pharmacy graduates usually hold degrees from the state technical university in Dehradun, earlier called Uttarakhand Technical University. Agricultural and engineering graduates of Pantnagar hold G.B. Pant University degrees. IIT Roorkee and Doon University issue their own.
Dehradun also has many private and deemed universities. Each signs its own degree. The process is the same.
A college name on the degree does not change the route. What matters is the university that signed it.
Key facts
| Central university | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal) |
|---|---|
| State universities | Kumaun University, Nainital; Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University; Doon University, Dehradun |
| Technical | Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun |
| Agriculture | G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar |
| Distance learning | Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani |
| National institute | IIT Roorkee |
| State route authority | General Administration Department (GAD), Dehradun |
How degree certificate apostille in Uttarakhand works
Delhi route. Notary, then SDM in Delhi, then MEA Apostille. This works for educational documents from any state and suits most files.
State route. The MEA list names the General Administration Department in Dehradun. A few licensing bodies abroad ask for this. The department confirms the degree before signing, so timing depends on it.
e-Sanad. Universities connected to e-Sanad allow online verification and apostille. You will need a passport copy, because the passport number is entered. We check whether yours is connected.
Choose the state route only if the receiver asks for it in writing.
Mark sheets, transcripts and provisional degrees
Each year's or semester's mark sheet is a separate document. A consolidated transcript is another. If the receiver wants all of them, each gets its own apostille.
Provisional certificates are issued before the degree. They are not the final degree. Use them only if the receiver accepts them.
Graduates whose college moved from HNB Garhwal to Sri Dev Suman University sometimes hold mark sheets from one and a degree from the other. That is fine. We apostille each paper as issued.
Universities abroad sometimes ask for a medium of instruction letter too. That is a separate document.
For clients in Dehradun
Dehradun is the state capital and home to GAD, the technical university and many private universities. Clients there can courier documents to Delhi in a short time. Some combine a Delhi trip with a drop-off at our New Ashok Nagar office.
Clients in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Haldwani, Nainital and the hill districts follow the same steps. Hill courier routes can take longer, so send early if you have a date.
We return documents by Blue Dart or a similar tracked courier. We do not collect from homes.
If you studied in Uttarakhand but now live in another state, the process does not change.
IIT Roorkee and Pantnagar graduates
IIT Roorkee graduates often apply for postgraduate study or jobs in the USA, Europe and Australia. Their degrees are signed by the institute and follow the same Delhi route. Many receivers also ask for official transcripts sent directly by the institute. That is a separate request.
G.B. Pant University graduates in agriculture, veterinary science and engineering are common in our files too. If the receiver wants each semester's grade card, each one is a separate apostille.
Medical and nursing graduates may need registration and internship papers as well. Each is its own document.
If your degree is from a private university in Dehradun, we check that the registrar's signature and seal are clear. Faded or smudged seals may need a fresh copy from the university.
Checks before we file
- Original degree, not a photocopy or DigiLocker printout
- No lamination on the back
- Readable university seal and signature
- Name matching your passport, or a name affidavit
Hindi text may need certified translation if the receiver wants English. We arrange it through our translation service.
Nursing and hospitality graduates from Dehradun often head to the Gulf. For the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait, see our attestation pages rather than the apostille route.
Where the apostilled degree is accepted
India joined the Apostille Convention on 14 July 2005. The UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and most of Europe accept the apostille.
China and Germany do not. The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt need MEA attestation and embassy legalization, which we arrange through our embassy attestation service.
Keep your enrolment number and year of passing handy for that.
What the apostille proves
The MEA confirms the signature of the last Indian officer on your degree. It does not check your marks. Since July 2012 it has accepted documents only through authorised outsourced centres.
If an employer abroad wants to confirm the degree, it writes to the university. For other states, see our degree hub or the Himachal degree page.
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Uttarakhand degree certificate apostille FAQs
What is the cost of a degree certificate apostille in Uttarakhand?
Our all-inclusive Delhi route charge is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document. The MEA's fee is Rs 50. Courier is extra.
Is a Uttarakhand Open University degree accepted for apostille?
Yes, if it is an original issued by the university. Whether the receiver accepts distance study is its own decision.
My degree shows the old name of the technical university. Is that okay?
Yes. We apostille the degree as issued. The name on it reflects the university's name in your year.
How long does the GAD route take?
It depends on the department and the university. We cannot promise a fixed time. The Delhi route usually takes 2 to 3 working days.
Do you also handle Uttarakhand marriage certificates?
Yes. See our Uttarakhand marriage page or contact us.
Can I submit my degree at the MEA myself?
No. Since July 2012 the MEA accepts documents only through authorised outsourced centres. We file through one of these for you.
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