Degree Certificate Apostille in Delhi for Graduates of Delhi Universities
Getting a degree certificate apostille in Delhi is simpler than in most states, because the SDM offices and the MEA's outsourced centres are in the same city. Graduates of the University of Delhi, JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, GGSIPU and DTU can finish the whole chain without sending papers out of the capital. INFINITYGRO Attestation handles each step from New Ashok Nagar.
By the INFINITYGRO documentation teamUpdated Facts checked against MEA and HCCH
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How long does a Delhi university degree take to get apostilled? A degree certificate apostille in Delhi usually takes 2 to 3 working days on the Delhi route. The original degree is notarised, signed by the SDM and then sent to the MEA through an authorised centre. Our all-inclusive charge is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, with courier extra. Each mark sheet counts as a separate document.
Which Delhi universities issue the degrees we apostille
Delhi has a dense mix of central, state and deemed universities. Each one has its own registrar, seal and signature format, which matters when an SDM checks the paper.
- Central universities: University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia.
- Delhi state universities: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi Technological University, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi.
- Open learning: IGNOU, whose degrees are held by students across India and abroad.
- Deemed universities: institutions such as Jamia Hamdard.
Degrees from colleges affiliated to DU or GGSIPU carry the university's name and signature. The college name alone does not decide the route.
Key facts
| Main issuers | University of Delhi, JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, GGSIPU, DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, Ambedkar University Delhi |
|---|---|
| Open and distance degrees | IGNOU, headquartered at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi |
| Usual route | Notary, then SDM (Delhi), then MEA Apostille |
| State route authority | Regional Directors of Education (South/East); Deputy Secretary Home (Passport), Delhi Secretariat |
| Online option | e-Sanad, where the university is connected |
| MEA fee | Rs 50 per document |
| Typical time on Delhi route | 2 to 3 working days |
| Drop-off | C-5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096 |
Steps for degree certificate apostille in Delhi
- Check the original. We confirm the degree is the final certificate, unlaminated, and that your name matches your passport.
- Notary. A notary in Delhi attests a copy and the original is reviewed.
- SDM signature. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate signs as the authenticating officer for the Delhi route.
- MEA Apostille. We submit through an MEA-authorised outsourced centre. The MEA checks the SDM's signature and fixes the apostille sticker.
- Return. You collect from our office or we send it by Blue Dart or a similar tracked courier.
The MEA verifies only the officer's signature. It does not judge the content of your degree.
Mark sheets, transcripts and provisional certificates
Foreign universities often want the full academic record, not just the degree. Each mark sheet or consolidated transcript needs its own apostille, so five semester sheets plus a degree means six documents.
A provisional certificate is a different paper from the final degree. Some employers accept it while the convocation degree is pending. Many licensing bodies want the final degree. Ask the receiving office before you spend on a provisional.
DU and IGNOU graduates sometimes hold a degree printed after convocation and a separate transcript issued later. Bring both if the receiver lists both.
When the Delhi government or e-Sanad route makes sense
Some receivers abroad ask for a state-level stamp before the MEA. For Delhi, the MEA list names the Regional Directors of Education (South and East) and the Deputy Secretary Home (Passport) at the Delhi Secretariat as authorities, along with SDMs.
If your university is connected to e-Sanad, verification and the apostille can happen online. You will need a passport copy because the passport number goes into the application. Not every Delhi institution is on e-Sanad, so we check this first and suggest the quicker option.
Serving New Delhi and every Delhi district
Our office in New Ashok Nagar, East Delhi, is close to the Noida border and well connected by the Blue Line metro. Clients from South, West, North, Central, Shahdara, Dwarka and Rohini areas visit in person.
If you live in New Delhi but cannot travel, you can courier the originals to us. Delhi NCR clients may drop off and collect by appointment. We do not offer home pickup.
Out-of-town students who studied in Delhi and later moved away also use us. Their DU or JNU degree still goes through the Delhi route.
Where an apostilled Delhi degree is accepted
India joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 July 2005, and the Convention now has 130 contracting parties. The UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and most of Europe accept the apostille.
China and Germany do not accept India's apostille. UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt are not members, so they need MEA attestation plus embassy legalization. See our embassy attestation service and UAE attestation fees.
Problems we often fix before filing
Small issues cause most delays. A degree with a spelling error in the surname will not match the passport, and the receiver abroad may reject it. A short affidavit or a corrected degree from the registrar solves this.
Some graduates bring only a DigiLocker printout. The MEA does not apostille photocopies or printouts on the Delhi route, so we need the physical original. Where the university is on e-Sanad, the digital record can be used instead.
Old DU degrees with faded ink are usually fine if the seal and signature are readable. If they are not, ask the university for a duplicate before you start.
What to hand over
- Original degree certificate, not a photocopy
- Original mark sheets or transcript, if needed abroad
- Passport copy
- Name-change affidavit if the degree name differs from the passport
- Certified translation if any part is in Hindi or another language, arranged through our translation service
For the wider process, see the degree apostille hub.
Real degree certificate apostille samples
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Delhi degree certificate apostille FAQs
Can I give my DU degree directly at the MEA counter?
No. Since July 2012 the MEA accepts documents only through authorised outsourced centres. Individuals cannot submit at the counter.
Is a laminated JNU degree a problem?
Yes. The apostille sticker is fixed on the back, and lamination prevents that. You may need a fresh or duplicate copy from the university.
Does a GGSIPU college degree follow a different process?
No. The degree carries the GGSIPU registrar's signature, and it goes through the same notary, SDM and MEA chain as any other Delhi degree.
What does a degree certificate apostille in Delhi cost?
The MEA fee is Rs 50 per document. Our all-inclusive Delhi route charge is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document. Courier is extra.
My IGNOU degree came by post to another state. Can you still process it?
Yes. IGNOU is headquartered in New Delhi, so its degrees fit the Delhi route wherever you live. Courier the original degree and grade card to our office, and we return them by tracked courier after the apostille.
Can I also apostille my marriage certificate at the same time?
Yes. See our Delhi marriage certificate apostille page, or contact us to plan both together.
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