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Education Verification Form

An education verification form is sent to a university, board or college registrar to confirm that a candidate's degree or certificate is genuine. It lists the declared course, enrolment number, year of passing, result and mode of study, and asks the institution to confirm or correct each item under seal.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

EDUCATION VERIFICATION REQUEST

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

To,
The Registrar / Controller of Examinations
[University / Board Name]
[Address]

Subject: Request for verification of educational qualification – [Candidate Name]

Dear Sir / Madam,
[Candidate Name] has applied for employment with [Company Name] and has submitted the qualification details below. With the candidate's written consent (copy enclosed), we request you to verify the particulars and return this form under your seal.

Qualification Details

ParticularsAs DeclaredVerified by Institution (Correct / Incorrect)Remarks
Name of Student[Candidate Name]
Father's Name[Name]
Course / Degree[Degree]
Specialisation[Specialisation]
College / Study Centre[College]
Enrolment / Roll No.[Number]
Year of Passing[YYYY]
Class / Grade / CGPA[Grade]
Mode of Study[Regular / Distance / Online]

Enclosures

  • Candidate's signed authorisation
  • Self-attested copy of degree / marksheet
  • Verification fee: [Amount] via [Payment Reference]

Kindly send the verified form to [Email] or [Company Address]. We appreciate your assistance.

For [Company Name]
[HR Name]
[Designation]
Verified by
Registrar / Controller of Examinations
Signature, Seal and Date

What this template includes

  • Candidate's authorisation attached to the request
  • Course, specialisation and enrolment or roll number
  • Year of passing and class or grade
  • Mode of study: regular, distance or online
  • Institution's confirmation column
  • Registrar or controller of examinations signature and seal
  • Fee or payment reference if the university charges for verification

When to use it

  • Verifying the highest qualification of a new hire
  • Roles where a specific degree is mandatory, such as CA, nursing or engineering
  • When a certificate looks altered or is from an unfamiliar institution
  • Verifying foreign or distance-learning qualifications

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add the university's verification fee details or online portal reference
  2. 2Include a field for National Academic Depository or DigiLocker reference where available
  3. 3Repeat the table for multiple qualifications
  4. 4Attach a self-attested copy of the certificate

HR tips

  • Check whether the university has an online verification portal before posting a letter
  • Confirm the institution's recognition status from official sources
  • Allow time; university verification can take several weeks
  • Keep the candidate informed if verification is pending at joining

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Frequently asked questions

How is education verification done in India?+

Employers or BGV agencies send a request with the candidate's consent and certificate copy to the university or board, or use official digital records where available.

Can a candidate join before education verification is complete?+

Many companies allow joining with verification pending, subject to a clause that employment depends on satisfactory results.

What if the university reports a mismatch?+

Share the finding with the candidate, ask for an explanation and supporting documents, and decide as per your BGV policy.