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Qualification Verification Form

A qualification verification form is sent by the employer to a university, board or institute to confirm that a candidate's degree or certificate is genuine. It includes the candidate's consent and a response section for the institution to complete, sign and stamp.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

QUALIFICATION VERIFICATION REQUEST

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

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

Subject: Request for Verification of Educational Qualification

Dear Sir / Madam,

The candidate named below has joined / has been offered employment with [Company Name] and has submitted the qualification details given below. We request you to verify their authenticity and return the response section duly signed and stamped. The candidate's written authorisation is enclosed.

Candidate and Qualification Details

Candidate Name[Candidate Name]
Father's Name
Date of Birth
Course / Degree
Specialisation
Roll Number / Registration Number
Year of Passing
Class / Division / CGPA
College (if affiliated)

Candidate Authorisation

I authorise [University / Board / Institute Name] to release to [Company Name] information on my qualification stated above.

[Candidate Name]
Signature
Date: [Date]

Thank you for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,

For [Company Name]
[HR Name]
[Designation]
Email / Phone

Response by Institution

  • Details verified and found genuine
  • Details do not match our records
  • Records not traceable
Remarks
Name and designation of verifying officer
Signature and Seal of Institution
Date: [Date]

HR Tracking

Dispatched on
Follow-up dates
Response received on
Outcome recorded in BGV file

What this template includes

  • Request letter to the institution's registrar or examination section
  • Candidate details with roll and registration number
  • Candidate's signed authorisation
  • Institution response section (genuine / not genuine / records not found)
  • Seal and signature of the verifying officer
  • HR tracking of dispatch and follow-up

When to use it

  • When verifying education in-house instead of through a BGV agency
  • When a certificate looks inconsistent or unclear
  • For roles where a degree or licence is a legal or client requirement
  • When an agency report on education is inconclusive

How to customise this template

  1. 1Address it to the correct office (registrar, controller of examinations)
  2. 2Add any verification fee details the institution requires
  3. 3Attach a copy of the certificate for reference
  4. 4Use your letterhead and reference numbering

HR tips

  • Always enclose the candidate's signed consent
  • Follow up by email or phone if there is no reply
  • Record "unable to verify" separately from "not genuine"
  • Give the employee a chance to explain discrepancies

Handle verification results fairly and confidentially, and seek legal advice before acting on a negative result.

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Frequently asked questions

How do companies verify degrees?+

Either through a background verification agency or by writing to the university or board with the candidate's consent and a copy of the certificate.

Is candidate consent required for education verification?+

It is good practice and often required by institutions to have the candidate's written authorisation.

What if the university does not respond?+

Follow up, try alternate verification such as an official online portal where available, and record the status as pending rather than negative.