Education Verification
Service Overview
Education fraud is one of the most common forms of resume misrepresentation in India. We verify credentials directly with university records, registrar offices, or the National Academic Depository, and confirm the awarding institution's own accreditation status.
Direct verification of degrees, certificates and academic credentials with universities, colleges and examination boards.
Education Verification at a glance
- Turnaround time
- 5-10 Business Days
- Coverage
- Indian universities, boards, NAD and international institutions
- Check category
- Employment verification
- Legal basis
- UGC regulations, verified on candidate consent
Why this check matters
A degree from an unaccredited or non-existent institution can invalidate a professional registration, a client contract, or an entire visa application years after the hire.
Key Features
Our Verification Process
Verification of University/College accreditation.
Authentication of Degree/Mark-sheets.
Verification of graduation year and roll number.
Direct confirmation from the Registrar/Institution.
Who typically needs this check
- Every role with a stated qualification requirement
- Regulated professions
- Roles requiring a work visa
- Campus and graduate hiring
Red flags this check detects
- Institution has no record of the candidate
- Degree awarded by an unaccredited or fake university
- Grades or class of degree altered on the certificate
- Graduation year inconsistent with the employment timeline
Documents Required
- Final Degree Certificate
- Mark-sheets
*Note: Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
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Education Verification — Common Questions
The standard turnaround time for Education Verification is 5-10 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond.
Final Degree Certificate, Mark-sheets. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
University Verification, Degree Authentication, Certificate Check, Accreditation Status. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome.
Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
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