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Degree certificate apostille in Hyderabad is one of the most essential steps for anyone planning to work, study, or migrate abroad. When applying for overseas jobs or higher education programs, submitting your degree certificate is mandatory — but it will only be accepted in Hague Convention countries once it has been properly apostilled.

Whether your education is from Hyderabad University, Osmania University, JNTU, or any other UGC-recognized university in Telangana, your degree certificate must be apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India to make it legally valid in countries such as Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, and many more.

In this article, we provide a clear, step-by-step explanation of how to get your degree certificate apostille in Hyderabad, including requirements, processing time, and the most reliable way to complete the procedure smoothly.

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What is a Degree Certificate Apostille?

An apostille is a certification on your document to legalize that document in a foreign country that is a member of Hague Apostille Convention. After the convention member countries only require an apostille from the designated authorities to legalize them in another member country. However, for non member countries an attestation from the embassy is required for legalization. 

Apostille process verifying the authenticity of the signature and seal on the document. India joined Hague convention in 2005. Thus, when an Indian travels to a Hague country for study or higher education, his educational certificate should be submitted with an apostille.  

An apostille stamp is pasted on the backside of your degree certificate after verification and attestation at multiple levels. Thus, it is guaranteed for your destination country that your degree is valid and not fabricated.

Why is Apostille Needed for Degree Certificates in Hyderabad?

A degree certificate apostille in Hyderabad is usually required for: 

  • Higher education in a foreign university
  • Employment in a Hague country
  • Professional licensing or skill assessment abroad
  • Migration or long-term residency visas

If you’re from Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, or Ramagundam, and applying abroad for study or work, your Indian degree must be apostilled to be recognized legally.

Common Universities Requiring Degree Certificate Apostille in Hyderabad

Anyone who holds a degree from a recognized university in India needs to get it apostilled for use in a Hague Apostille Country. Following are the institutions in Hyderabad and Telangana that provides degree certificates that can be apostilled: 

  • University of Hyderabad (HCU)
  • Osmania University
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
  • English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU)
  • Maulana Azad National Urdu University
  • Mahindra University
  • ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
  • Woxsen University
  • KNR University of Health Sciences
  • Kakatiya University
  • Mahatma Gandhi University
  • Satavahana University
  • IIT Hyderabad
  • IIIT Hyderabad
  • NALSAR University of Law
  • NIT Warangal

Whichever university you study in Telangana, the apostille process remains the same across India.

Degree Certificate Apostille in Hyderabad: Process

Apostille in India is provided by the ministry of external affairs located in India. However, before submitting it to the ministry, the document will go through different levels of attestation and verification. In India, generally there are two methods of authentication for an apostille. They are: 

  1. SDM Authentication Method
  2. State Authentication Method

An apostille received through both methods are equally valid in any Hague country. However, some countries may ask you specifically to get a State HRD attestation for your degree certificate. Unless specified, it is always better to follow the SDM authentication method since it is cheaper and faster. 

Given below are the steps Secure Apostille Services follow in order to obtain a degree certificate apostille in Hyderabad: 

  1. Notarization: This step is common for both methods. In this step a public notary will verify your degree certificate and attest it with a sign and seal. 
  2. SDM/State Attestation: In this step based on the method you have chosen SAS will submit your degree certificate either to the SDM or Telangana HRD ministry. 

If following the SDM method, your degree certificate will be submitted to the sub divisional magistrate. After a brief verification, SDM will sign the degree certificate. 

If following the state attestation method, the HRD ministry will verify the sign and seal on the document with the university that issued the document. After verifying the sign and seal, West Bengal HRD ministry will attest the degree certificate. 

  1. MEA Attestation: In this final stage, your degree certificate attested from SDM/ State Attestation will be submitted at the ministry of external affairs. The Ministry will conduct a final round of verification. Subsequently, the ministry pastes an apostille stamp on the backside of your degree certificate. 

Documents Required to Apply for Degree Certificate Apostille in Hyderabad

To get your degree apostille in Hyderabad you need to submit following documents to Secure Apostille Services: 

  • Original Degree Certificate
  • Marksheets, if required
  • Passport scanned copy front and back page(supportive document)
  • Submission form (Online)

Degree Certificate Attestation in Hyderabad

If you are going to submit your degree certificate in a non Hague country, you need to get embassy attestation instead of an apostille. Following are some of the countries where you may need to get an embassy attestation: 

  • Qatar
  • UAE
  • Kuwait
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia

Embassy Attestation happens at the embassy of the respective country located in India. However, some countries may require you to get Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Attestation in addition to embassy attestation. For this purpose, you need to send your degree certificate to the respective country.

Embassy Attestation for Degree Certificate in Hyderabad: Steps

Following are the steps SAS apostille follows in order to get an embassy attestation for your degree certificate in Hyderabad: 

  1. Notarization
  2. SDM/State Attestation 
  3. MEA Attestation
  4. Embassy Attestation

Getting a degree certificate apostille in Kolkata does not have to be confusing and time consuming. With the help of professional guidance and right guidance, you can get your degree certificate apostille in Kolkata fast and secure. Whichever is the university, Secure Apostille Services will guide you to get your degree certificate apostille while you focus on your goals.

Getting a degree certificate apostille in Hyderabad doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. With the right support and professional handling, the entire process becomes quick, secure, and hassle-free. No matter which university you graduated from, Secure Apostille Services ensures smooth processing while you stay focused on your career or overseas plans.
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Frequently asked questions

No. HRD attestation is not mandatory to get an apostille for a degree certificate. Alternatively, you can obtain attestation from Sub Divisional Magistrate for degree certificate apostille.

Moreover, the HRD attestation requirement does not depend on the university of issuance. Whichever is the university that issued degree, depending on the requirement of destination country only it is done.

Yes.  You can get apostille for degree certificate issued anywhere in India while you are in Hyderabad. Secure Apostille Services in Hyderabad will deal with the entire process. 

UAE embassy attestation for degree certificate in Hyderabad can be obtained from Secure Apostille Services. Following are the steps to get UAE embassy attestation in Hyderabad: 

  1. Notary attestation
  2. SDM Attestation
  3. MEA Attestation
  4. UAE Embassy Attestation
  5. MOFA Attestation