Degree Certificate Apostille in Himachal Pradesh for HPU and Other State Degrees
Graduates from the hill state often hold a degree from Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, or one of the newer state and central universities. A degree certificate apostille in Himachal Pradesh can be done without leaving home, because the originals travel by courier to our Delhi office. When a receiver abroad wants the state's own check, the Higher Education Directorate in Shimla is the listed authority.
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Do I have to come to Delhi to apostille my HPU degree? No. For a degree certificate apostille in Himachal Pradesh, you courier the original degree to us. We get it notarised, signed by an SDM in Delhi and apostilled by the MEA, usually in 2 to 3 working days. The all-inclusive charge is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document. Courier both ways is extra.
Himachal universities we commonly handle
Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla is the oldest and largest. Most government degree colleges in the state were affiliated to it for decades, so its degrees make up much of our work from the state.
Newer universities now issue their own degrees. Sardar Patel University, Mandi, took over colleges in some districts. HPTU Hamirpur covers engineering and pharmacy colleges. Atal Medical and Research University in Mandi covers medical, dental and nursing colleges.
The Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, IIT Mandi and NIT Hamirpur award degrees in their own names. Private universities around Solan and Baddi also sign their own degrees.
Key facts
| Main state university | Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla |
|---|---|
| Central university | Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala |
| Specialist universities | Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni; CSK HP Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur |
| Technical and medical | Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur; Atal Medical and Research University, Mandi |
| National institutes | IIT Mandi; NIT Hamirpur |
| State route authority | Home Department, Shimla; Joint / Additional Directors of Higher Education, Shimla |
| Usual route | Notary, SDM (Delhi), MEA |
Picking a route for degree certificate apostille in Himachal Pradesh
Delhi route. A notary, then an SDM in Delhi, then the MEA. This is accepted for educational documents from any state and suits most visa and admission files.
State route. The MEA list names the Home Department in Shimla and the Joint or Additional Directors of Higher Education. The directorate confirms the degree with the university before it signs. Use this only if a receiver asks for it.
e-Sanad. Where the university is connected, verification and apostille happen online. A passport copy is needed because your passport number is entered.
Choose the state route only if the receiver asks for it in writing.
Mark sheets and provisional certificates
HPU and the other universities issue a separate mark sheet for each year or semester. Each one needs its own apostille if the receiver wants it. A consolidated transcript is another separate document.
A provisional degree certificate is issued before the final degree. It is a different paper. Foreign universities usually want the final degree. If yours is still pending, ask the university for the date of issue before you plan your file.
Some universities abroad also ask for a medium of instruction letter or a character certificate from the college. Each is a separate document if it needs an apostille.
For graduates in Shimla and across the state
Clients in Shimla are close to the university and the Higher Education Directorate. If you need a duplicate degree or a name correction, apply there first. Once you have the final original, courier it to us.
Clients in Kangra, Mandi, Kullu, Solan and other districts follow the same steps. Hill courier routes can take a little longer, so send early if you have a visa date.
We return documents by Blue Dart or a similar tracked courier. There is no home pickup. If you visit Delhi, you can drop off at C-5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar.
When you are already abroad
Many Himachal graduates start this process after they have moved. A parent or sibling at home can courier the original degree to us. Include a copy of your passport and a note with the name and phone number of the person who will receive the papers back.
If the degree is with you abroad, you can courier it to India. International courier time is extra and outside our control. We return the apostilled degree to any Indian address you choose.
If the degree is lost, apply to the university for a duplicate first. We can only apostille an original.
What we check on a Himachal degree
- Original degree, not a photocopy or printout
- No lamination on the back
- Readable seal and signature of the controller or registrar
- Name matching the passport, or an affidavit
Most HP degrees are in English. If any part is in Hindi and the receiver wants English, we arrange certified translation through our translation service.
Courier from district towns usually takes a little longer than from Shimla.
Countries that accept your apostilled degree
India joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 July 2005. The UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and most of Europe accept the apostille.
China and Germany do not. The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt need MEA attestation followed by embassy legalization. Our embassy attestation service covers these.
Horticulture and forestry graduates from Nauni often apply to programmes in Europe and Australia. Agricultural graduates from Palampur do too. The process is the same for these specialist degrees.
What the MEA actually checks
The MEA authenticates the signature of the last Indian officer on the paper. On the Delhi route that is the SDM. The MEA does not look at your marks or judge the university.
If an employer abroad wants to confirm the degree itself, it writes to the university. Keep your registration number and year of passing ready. For neighbouring states, read the Punjab degree guide or the main degree hub.
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Himachal Pradesh degree certificate apostille FAQs
How much does a degree certificate apostille in Himachal Pradesh 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 college moved from HPU to Sardar Patel University. Which name should my degree carry?
Your degree carries the name of the university that awarded it in your year. We apostille whatever the original shows. The receiver abroad will see the same name.
Can I file at the MEA myself?
No. Since July 2012 the MEA accepts documents only through authorised outsourced centres. We file for you.
How long does the state route take?
It depends on the Higher Education Directorate and the university's reply. We cannot give a fixed date. The Delhi route usually takes 2 to 3 working days.
My degree is laminated. What now?
The apostille is fixed on the back, so a laminated degree cannot be stamped. Ask the university for a duplicate.
Can you also apostille a marriage certificate from Himachal?
Yes. See the Himachal marriage certificate page or contact us.
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