Education Verification
Education verification confirms that a candidate's degrees, diplomas or certifications were genuinely issued by the institution named on their resume, checked directly with the school, college or university's records office.
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| Institution name & accreditation |
| Degree / diploma / certification name |
| Dates of study and graduation |
| Roll number or enrollment ID |
| Grade or division, where relevant to the role |
What is education verification?
Education verification involves contacting the issuing institution's registrar or examination cell to confirm that a candidate actually completed the degree, diploma or certification they've claimed, including the dates of study and, where relevant, the grade or division awarded.
Why organizations use it
Fabricated or exaggerated academic credentials remain common enough that most structured hiring processes treat education verification as standard, not optional — especially for technical, regulated or client-facing roles where a specific qualification was a condition of the offer.
Verification process
Candidate submits certificate details
Degree name, institution, dates and roll number are collected with consent.
Institution outreach
The registrar or examination cell is contacted directly to confirm the record.
Discrepancy review
Any mismatch between the candidate's claim and institutional record is flagged for specialist review.
Report delivered
A structured result is shared through the case dashboard.
Information & documents required
Degree certificate, final-year marksheet, roll or enrollment number, and the institution's address or registrar contact if known.
Common use cases
Roles requiring a specific technical qualification, regulated industries such as healthcare and finance, and campus hiring where the degree itself is a condition of the offer.
Important considerations
Some institutions maintain records manually and respond slowly; older records, since-merged colleges, or institutions that have closed can extend turnaround and may require alternate verification through the relevant regulatory or accreditation body.
Technology-assisted workflow
Case creation and institution contact-lookup are handled through our system; a specialist manages direct registrar or exam-cell follow-up wherever a manual response is required.
Education Verification FAQs
What if the institution has closed or merged with another?
We look for the relevant successor institution or regulatory body that now holds the academic records, and note this clearly in the report if records can't be located.
Does this cover professional certifications, not just degrees?
Yes, where the certifying body maintains verifiable records and cooperates with third-party verification requests.
How long does education verification usually take?
It depends mainly on how quickly the issuing institution responds; digitized university systems are typically faster than smaller colleges relying on manual records.
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