HRD Attestation (Human Resource Development Attestation) is the state-level verification of Indian educational documents by the respective State Education Department. It confirms that a degree, diploma, or certificate was issued by a recognized institution.
As of 2026, HRD attestation in India remains mandatory for using Indian educational qualifications abroad for employment, higher studies, licensing, or immigration.
State HRD Attestation – Verifies document authenticity
MEA Attestation or Apostille – Central government authentication
Embassy Attestation – Required for non-Hague countries
Total timeline: 10–45 days (varies by state and destination country)
HRD-attested educational documents are mandatory for:
Overseas employment visas (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain)
University admissions abroad
Professional licensing (doctors, engineers, teachers)
Immigration and residency applications
More than 90% of GCC employers require fully attested educational documents before visa approval, making degree certificate attestation a critical step.
Document preparation (original degree and mark sheets)
University or Board verification (state-dependent)
State HRD attestation
MEA attestation or apostille services
Embassy attestation (for non-Hague countries)
MOFA attestation (if required by destination country)
Applicants often rely on professional document attestation services to avoid sequence errors.
Degree or Diploma certificates
All semester or consolidated mark sheets
Provisional degree certificate (if final degree not issued)
Passport copy
Photographs
Aadhaar copy
University verification letter (if required)
SDM attestation is a faster alternative when embassy rules allow it.
The e-SANAD portal enables online, contactless attestation and apostille for eligible documents.
Online submission and tracking
QR-code authentication
Faster processing (2–4 days for eligible records)
Integration with digital academic repositories
This is especially useful for CBSE and select universities with digital records.
Hague Convention countries require MEA Apostille only
Non-Hague countries require HRD + MEA + Embassy and sometimes MOFA attestation
For destination-specific rules, refer to country-wise attestation services.
Name or date of birth mismatch across documents
Unrecognized university or institution
Missing university verification
Laminated or damaged certificates
Incorrect attestation sequence
Verifying details in advance helps prevent delays and rejection.
This page is a quick overview.
For complete assistance, consult PEC Attestation experts to understand:
State-wise HRD rules
Embassy-specific requirements
SDM eligibility checklist
Cost and timeline comparisons
Real case studies
PEC Attestation provides end-to-end support for:
HRD Attestation
MEA Attestation and Apostille
Embassy and MOFA Attestation
Ensuring faster processing, correct sequencing, and zero rejection.
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