Provisional: 1-2 months, Original: 6-12 months after final exam
Provisional: ₹100-500, Original: ₹500-2000 (varies by university)
Students who have completed degree programs
Graduates for job applications, higher education, and visa purposes
Ensure all exams are cleared and fees are paid.
Submit application to university for provisional certificate immediately after final exam.
Receive provisional certificate within 1-2 months for immediate use.
Original degree is issued during convocation ceremony (6-12 months).
Collect degree at convocation or request postal delivery.
Verify all details on degree certificate and keep safe copies.
To update or correct your Degree Certificates details, contact the issuing university, board, or educational authority with a formal written request and supporting documents.
Reach out to the university, board, or institution that issued your Degree Certificates.
Provide a written application or fill the official correction form mentioning the specific error.
Provide proof of the correct information (e.g., birth certificate for name/DOB correction).
Pay any applicable fee as specified by the authority.
The corrected document will be issued after verification, either physically or digitally.
You can download your Degree Certificates from the issuing board's or university's online portal, or access it through DigiLocker if the institution is integrated with the platform.
Go to https://www.ugc.gov.in and log in with your roll number or registration ID.
Navigate to the results or documents section to find your certificate.
Click "Download" to save a digitally signed PDF of your marksheet or certificate.
Visit digilocker.gov.in to link and download your certificates if your board is DigiLocker-integrated.
You can check the status of your Degree Certificates application or certificate verification through the issuing board or university's official portal.
Go to https://www.ugc.gov.in and navigate to "Results", "Certificate Status", or "Verification".
Provide your roll number, registration number, or student ID.
Check whether your certificate has been issued, dispatched, or is pending processing.
Provisional is temporary proof issued soon after exams. Original degree is permanent, issued during convocation.
Yes, apply to your university with FIR copy, affidavit, and duplicate certificate fee.
Yes, most employers accept provisional certificates until original degree is issued.
An original Degree Certificate is typically issued by the university during or after the annual Convocation ceremony, usually several months to a year after you pass your final examinations.
Many state universities and central universities in India are now linking degrees to the National Academic Depository (NAD) via DigiLocker. If your university participates, you can download a valid digital copy there.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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