Diploma Certificate Apostille in Andaman & Nicobar: DBRAIT, ITI and Nursing
A diploma certificate apostille in Andaman & Nicobar often surprises people, because the islands' engineering diplomas from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT) are awarded by the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE). Its hospitality trade diplomas come from the Board of Technical Education, Delhi. INFINITYGRO Attestation, a private Delhi agency, matches each paper to its board and arranges the MEA Apostille.
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Which board issued my DBRAIT diploma? DBRAIT's three-year engineering diplomas are awarded by MSBTE, Mumbai, and its 18-month trade diplomas in food production and front office by BTE Delhi. Those boards are the issuers for any check. A diploma certificate apostille in Andaman & Nicobar then usually goes through the Delhi route: notary, SDM Delhi and the MEA Apostille.
DBRAIT diplomas and their awarding boards
DBRAIT is the main technical institute in the islands. According to its own website, its three-year diplomas in electrical, electronics and communication, mechanical, civil, computer engineering and information technology are awarded by MSBTE and approved by AICTE. Its 18-month trade diplomas in food production and front office operations are awarded by BTE Delhi.
DBRAIT has been a constituent unit of NSCBIHL for its B.Tech programme. That does not change who awards the diplomas, which are still in the name of MSBTE or BTE Delhi.
This means your diploma carries a mainland board's name, even though you studied in Port Blair. Any verification question goes to that board. The apostille route is not affected. It is the same as for any Indian diploma.
Key facts
| DBRAIT engineering diplomas | Awarded by Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) |
|---|---|
| DBRAIT trade diplomas | Awarded by Board of Technical Education, Delhi (BTED) |
| Diploma branches | Electrical, ECE, mechanical, civil, computer, IT |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute, Dollygunj; NCVT or SCVT certificates |
| UT authority | Assistant Secretary (Home), Port Blair |
| MEA fee | Rs 50 per document |
| Delhi route charge | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document |
ITI and nursing papers from the islands
The Industrial Training Institute at Dollygunj trains students in a range of trades. Its certificates come under NCVT at national level or SCVT. Many island tradespeople work on ships, in ports or in the Gulf with these papers.
Nursing diplomas from island institutions carry the name of the issuing body printed on them. A nurse moving abroad usually needs the diploma, mark sheets and registration. Each is a separate paper for the apostille.
The diploma certificate apostille in Andaman & Nicobar works the same way for nursing and ITI papers as for engineering diplomas. Only the issuer differs.
Process for a diploma certificate apostille in Andaman & Nicobar
- Send us a clear photo of the diploma and its back.
- We confirm the board (MSBTE, BTE Delhi, NCVT/SCVT or another) and quote the cost.
- Post the originals from the islands to our New Ashok Nagar office.
- On the Delhi route, a notary and the SDM in Delhi attest the diploma. On the UT route, the Assistant Secretary (Home), Port Blair, signs instead.
- Our team lodges the file at the MEA's authorised outsourced centre in Delhi.
- The MEA adds the Apostille and we courier everything back.
If the issuing board is on e-Sanad, an online route may also be possible. A passport copy is needed for that.
Diploma holders in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
Most island clients live in Port Blair, now called Sri Vijaya Puram. Courier packets travel by air or sea, so they take longer than on the mainland. Plan for that if you have a joining date. Ship's crew who leave soon after training should start early, before their first contract.
Seal the diploma in a waterproof cover. Add a note with your phone number and the list of papers. We return the finished papers by Blue Dart or another tracked courier. We cannot collect from island homes. Relatives in Delhi NCR can drop off and collect in person.
Duplicates and records held on the mainland
Because MSBTE and BTE Delhi hold the records, a lost or damaged DBRAIT diploma has to be replaced through that board, usually with help from the institute. Only an original can be apostilled, so sort out any duplicate first.
Some overseas employers ask for direct verification from the board, separate from the apostille. If you get both requests, tell us at the start. Our Maharashtra diploma page says more about MSBTE papers.
Anyone holding both an MSBTE engineering diploma and a BTE Delhi trade diploma should treat them as two separate files with two issuers, even though both came from DBRAIT.
Seafarers and port workers often need ITI papers as well. Keep the NCVT or SCVT certificate and the mark sheet together, because recruiters often ask for both.
What each diploma paper costs
Every document needs its own apostille. An MSBTE diploma comes with semester mark sheets, and each one counts. Ask the employer which papers they really need.
Our Delhi route package is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, which includes the notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our handling. Courier is extra. Once the packet reaches Delhi, our side of the work normally needs 2 to 3 working days. Sea or air transit to and from the islands is on top of that.
Mistakes to avoid and where the stamp works
- Do not send photocopies. The MEA apostilles originals only.
- Do not laminate. The reverse side must be free.
- Check that your name matches your passport, or add an affidavit.
- Ask if a certified translation is needed for any Hindi text.
The Apostille is accepted by the UK, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. The UAE, Qatar and Kuwait need MEA attestation and embassy legalization. Our page on UAE embassy attestation fees sets out that process. Anyone heading to Germany or China should talk to us first, since the Indian Apostille is not accepted there.
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands diploma certificate apostille FAQs
Why does my DBRAIT diploma say Maharashtra?
DBRAIT's engineering diplomas are awarded by MSBTE. That is normal and does not affect the apostille.
Will the MEA ask MSBTE about my marks?
No. The MEA looks at the signature of the notary-SDM chain or the UT official, and nothing more. Questions about your marks are for MSBTE or BTE Delhi to answer.
Is a provisional diploma from DBRAIT acceptable abroad?
Shipping companies and Gulf employers usually want the final MSBTE diploma. A few accept a provisional for a first step. Check with them before you send a provisional for apostille.
Can you do my B.Tech degree from DBRAIT too?
Yes. It is a separate document. See our Andaman & Nicobar degree page.
Do I need to travel to Mumbai because MSBTE issued my diploma?
No. The apostille is done in Delhi, and the board's location does not change that. You only deal with MSBTE if you need a duplicate or a direct verification.
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