HRD Attestation/Authentication Form HARYANA
If you have completed your education in Haryana, you will need to obtain HRD Attestation from the following address:
Shiksha Sadan, Sec-5 Panchkula, First Floor, Chandigarh.
Benchmark: opposite BP Petrol Pump
Requirements:
A) Application Form and Affidavit
B) Passport Size Photo
C) Rs 50 Postal order for each Certificate/degree
D) Attested Copy of Passport
E) 2 Attested Copies of each Certificate/degree to be authenticated
F) 1 Attested Copy of Final Year Marksheet
G) Copy of Job Offer letter (if any)
Please visit this place before beginning the HRD Attestation process as the requirements may change. Ensure you are aware of what needs to be submitted.
Application Form - Obtain it from Shiksha Sadan
Affidavit - They provide the format
Postal Order - Purchase it from the Post office; the nearest one is Sec-4 Market Post office. Ensure the Postal Order has a stamp on it (check when purchasing)
Document Attestation and Affidavit - Obtain it from a Notary; the nearest one is Sec-1, Panchkula. Purchase a Rs 10 Stamp paper from there, get the affidavit typed on it, have some advocate attest your documents, and don't forget to get your affidavit attested.
Return to Shiksha Sadan, first floor, with all the documents and submit them there.
Once all your documents are in order, the process with the Government Departments begins.
After this, they will issue a letter addressed to your University. They will send this letter to your university and wait for the verification report. Once the verification report arrives, you can get HRD authentication on your certificate/degree.
Sending a letter to the university and obtaining a Verification Report is a lengthy process. It may take months or may not be received at all due to the working of these departments.
I suggest asking for the letter addressed to your university and personally visiting your university to obtain the Verification Report. Ensure the report is properly sealed in an envelope for acceptance by Shiksha Sadan.
Once you submit the Verification Report, you can obtain the HRD Attestation on your Original Certificate.
Hope this helps.
Gaurav
From Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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If you have completed your education in Haryana, you will need to obtain HRD Attestation from the following address:
Shiksha Sadan, Sec-5 Panchkula, First Floor, Chandigarh.
Benchmark: opposite BP Petrol Pump
Requirements:
A) Application Form and Affidavit
B) Passport Size Photo
C) Rs 50 Postal order for each Certificate/degree
D) Attested Copy of Passport
E) 2 Attested Copies of each Certificate/degree to be authenticated
F) 1 Attested Copy of Final Year Marksheet
G) Copy of Job Offer letter (if any)
Please visit this place before beginning the HRD Attestation process as the requirements may change. Ensure you are aware of what needs to be submitted.
Application Form - Obtain it from Shiksha Sadan
Affidavit - They provide the format
Postal Order - Purchase it from the Post office; the nearest one is Sec-4 Market Post office. Ensure the Postal Order has a stamp on it (check when purchasing)
Document Attestation and Affidavit - Obtain it from a Notary; the nearest one is Sec-1, Panchkula. Purchase a Rs 10 Stamp paper from there, get the affidavit typed on it, have some advocate attest your documents, and don't forget to get your affidavit attested.
Return to Shiksha Sadan, first floor, with all the documents and submit them there.
Once all your documents are in order, the process with the Government Departments begins.
After this, they will issue a letter addressed to your University. They will send this letter to your university and wait for the verification report. Once the verification report arrives, you can get HRD authentication on your certificate/degree.
Sending a letter to the university and obtaining a Verification Report is a lengthy process. It may take months or may not be received at all due to the working of these departments.
I suggest asking for the letter addressed to your university and personally visiting your university to obtain the Verification Report. Ensure the report is properly sealed in an envelope for acceptance by Shiksha Sadan.
Once you submit the Verification Report, you can obtain the HRD Attestation on your Original Certificate.
Hope this helps.
Gaurav
From Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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This is really helpful, Gaurav, but I read this after going through all these hassles. It was really disturbing. God knows how these departments work.
One more thing I want to share here about this Shiksha Sadan. Actually, there are 2 Shiksha Sadan offices in the same area. One is in Sector-2, and the other, the real one, is in Sector-5 next to the CBSE office. The Sector-2 office's full name is "takniki shiksha sadan." This "takniki shiksha sadan" is not the real one from where you have to get your certificates attested. I, by mistake, went there, and the people over there completed the process and got my certificate attested by Mr. K.P. Singh (Deputy Director- Technical). They took all my educational certificate attested photocopies along with the job offer letter and put their attestation stamp on the back of my B.E. certificate.
They are all a bunch of lousy government officials. They know nothing. When I went back for Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) attestation in Delhi, they said this attestation from K.P. Singh is not valid (Mr. Kalia is the authorized person for this) and they don't have his signature verification with them. I was completely blank. After around one day of searching on Google and making around 100 calls to different phone numbers (none of them working), one person picked up the phone, and that too the real person (Mr. Kalia). He told me everything about the process, and that too in a very polite manner.
The next day, I went there and completed all these formalities:
A) Application Form and Affidavit
B) Passport Size Photo
C) Rs 50 Postal order for each Certificate/degree
D) Attested Copy of Passport
E) 2 Attested Copies of each of the Certificate/degree to be authenticated
F) 1 Attested Copy of Final Year Marksheet
G) Copy of Job Offer letter (if any)
Now, I have still not visited my university (MDU) because of some ongoing employee strike over there. Still, to go and let's see what will happen as I have already wasted my one important month.
Also, please be aware of touts who will follow you the moment you enter the MEA department in Delhi. If you don't have any idea of all this, then I would suggest you give this responsibility to some genuine agency, but I would suggest you do this HRD attestation from Panchkula yourself as it's a very lengthy process, and if you put everything on government officials, then it will take maybe more than one month.
I will tell you more once I complete all formalities.
Thanks,
Ashok Pershad
From India, New Delhi
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One more thing I want to share here about this Shiksha Sadan. Actually, there are 2 Shiksha Sadan offices in the same area. One is in Sector-2, and the other, the real one, is in Sector-5 next to the CBSE office. The Sector-2 office's full name is "takniki shiksha sadan." This "takniki shiksha sadan" is not the real one from where you have to get your certificates attested. I, by mistake, went there, and the people over there completed the process and got my certificate attested by Mr. K.P. Singh (Deputy Director- Technical). They took all my educational certificate attested photocopies along with the job offer letter and put their attestation stamp on the back of my B.E. certificate.
They are all a bunch of lousy government officials. They know nothing. When I went back for Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) attestation in Delhi, they said this attestation from K.P. Singh is not valid (Mr. Kalia is the authorized person for this) and they don't have his signature verification with them. I was completely blank. After around one day of searching on Google and making around 100 calls to different phone numbers (none of them working), one person picked up the phone, and that too the real person (Mr. Kalia). He told me everything about the process, and that too in a very polite manner.
The next day, I went there and completed all these formalities:
A) Application Form and Affidavit
B) Passport Size Photo
C) Rs 50 Postal order for each Certificate/degree
D) Attested Copy of Passport
E) 2 Attested Copies of each of the Certificate/degree to be authenticated
F) 1 Attested Copy of Final Year Marksheet
G) Copy of Job Offer letter (if any)
Now, I have still not visited my university (MDU) because of some ongoing employee strike over there. Still, to go and let's see what will happen as I have already wasted my one important month.
Also, please be aware of touts who will follow you the moment you enter the MEA department in Delhi. If you don't have any idea of all this, then I would suggest you give this responsibility to some genuine agency, but I would suggest you do this HRD attestation from Panchkula yourself as it's a very lengthy process, and if you put everything on government officials, then it will take maybe more than one month.
I will tell you more once I complete all formalities.
Thanks,
Ashok Pershad
From India, New Delhi
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Dear Ashok and Gaurav,
Really very useful information. I appreciate your efforts. I am about to initiate the process but was informed that Saturday is a holiday. I will process and update any changes in the thread.
Thanks a lot once again.
Bharani Kumar
From India, Mumbai
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Really very useful information. I appreciate your efforts. I am about to initiate the process but was informed that Saturday is a holiday. I will process and update any changes in the thread.
Thanks a lot once again.
Bharani Kumar
From India, Mumbai
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After reaching MDU, you need to go directly to MDU University and ask anybody about the certificate attestation department. It's better if you know somebody there; otherwise, you know very well how these people work. Luckily, I knew one person there, and he helped me complete all the formalities. If he had not been there, I would have had to stay for a day. So plan accordingly. Remember, when you get your letter stamped from MDU, ask them to put it in an envelope and seal it because if the seal is not there, the people in Panchkula may not accept it. If possible, keep a printout of the stamped letter for your future use.
After obtaining the letter from MDU, reach the Panchkula office in the morning so that all formalities can be completed within the same day. They may ask you to come tomorrow, but if you request and explain that you have traveled a long way, they might provide the certificate on the same day. If everything goes smoothly, rush to the MEA department in Delhi - Patiala House near India Gate. Arrive there at 9 am. The timings are 9 am to 12 pm and then in the evening from 4 pm to 6 pm. There is a long line even if you arrive early in the morning or evening, so plan accordingly. Take two photocopies of the attested certificate with you.
Once the MEA certification is done, it's time for your respective Culture attestation from the countries' embassies. The Saudi Embassy office is in Vasant Kunj; you can check the exact address on Google as I don't remember it now. Here, you will face a similar problem; nobody will talk to you politely. There is internal corruption where different touts are assigned to work for your Culture attestation. You cannot do it yourself. I tried a lot, but in vain. Finally, I had to hire a tout for my Embassy attestation. Before hiring, check the rates by contacting all the authorized touts. Some are genuine. My embassy attestation cost me only Rs. 900; some were asking for as much as Rs. 2000. So, do check. All these touts have Embassy-certified identification cards, which is why embassy personnel only allow these individuals to enter their premises. Remember to hand over your certificates to them on Monday or Tuesday because the embassy only accepts these certificates on these days and returns them only on Fridays. Keep this in mind.
If you are fortunate, you will receive your country attestation after one week; otherwise, it may take a maximum of 2-3 weeks. Once this is completed, all the work from your side is over. It's now your placement consultant's turn to arrange for your Passport VISA. Inform them about it. I received my visa after one month from a company in Mumbai.
Once you have your VISA in hand, start packing your bags. :)
Ufff, so much hassle for one job... But this is only a one-time activity, guys, so chill.
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After obtaining the letter from MDU, reach the Panchkula office in the morning so that all formalities can be completed within the same day. They may ask you to come tomorrow, but if you request and explain that you have traveled a long way, they might provide the certificate on the same day. If everything goes smoothly, rush to the MEA department in Delhi - Patiala House near India Gate. Arrive there at 9 am. The timings are 9 am to 12 pm and then in the evening from 4 pm to 6 pm. There is a long line even if you arrive early in the morning or evening, so plan accordingly. Take two photocopies of the attested certificate with you.
Once the MEA certification is done, it's time for your respective Culture attestation from the countries' embassies. The Saudi Embassy office is in Vasant Kunj; you can check the exact address on Google as I don't remember it now. Here, you will face a similar problem; nobody will talk to you politely. There is internal corruption where different touts are assigned to work for your Culture attestation. You cannot do it yourself. I tried a lot, but in vain. Finally, I had to hire a tout for my Embassy attestation. Before hiring, check the rates by contacting all the authorized touts. Some are genuine. My embassy attestation cost me only Rs. 900; some were asking for as much as Rs. 2000. So, do check. All these touts have Embassy-certified identification cards, which is why embassy personnel only allow these individuals to enter their premises. Remember to hand over your certificates to them on Monday or Tuesday because the embassy only accepts these certificates on these days and returns them only on Fridays. Keep this in mind.
If you are fortunate, you will receive your country attestation after one week; otherwise, it may take a maximum of 2-3 weeks. Once this is completed, all the work from your side is over. It's now your placement consultant's turn to arrange for your Passport VISA. Inform them about it. I received my visa after one month from a company in Mumbai.
Once you have your VISA in hand, start packing your bags. :)
Ufff, so much hassle for one job... But this is only a one-time activity, guys, so chill.
From India, New Delhi
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What Gaurav has quoted is correct. I would like to share my experience as well. I was in urgent need of attestation, so I pursued it accordingly. I brought along my friend Praveen, who also needed the same service. When I handed over all my documents, they informed me that I would receive the attested degree through courier. However, I requested them and explained the situation.
Then, I witnessed a scenario straight out of a comedy show or even worse, a satire. It seemed like they were exploiting my urgency to make money, using the office boy for their benefit. Mr. Kalia played an active role in this whole scheme. Despite my persistent efforts, they only faxed the degree to MDU after my insistence. They mentioned that they would approve it upon receiving verification either through courier or fax.
By 5 o'clock in the evening, we had not received any confirmation. I decided to visit MDU and left my friend in Panchkula. The same story repeated there. Upon inquiry, the concerned person claimed not to have received anything. I asked my friend to fax me the fax report, which revealed the person was lying. After rigorous follow-up, at 4 o'clock, I managed to get it verified and sent the report back myself via fax.
However, the HRD refused to accept the faxed report and insisted on a sealed one through courier. To get it done, I had to pay 2000 to the office boy for each document. Finally, MEA is the best office where the work is straightforward and simple, without the need for assistance from middlemen.
From India, New Delhi
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Then, I witnessed a scenario straight out of a comedy show or even worse, a satire. It seemed like they were exploiting my urgency to make money, using the office boy for their benefit. Mr. Kalia played an active role in this whole scheme. Despite my persistent efforts, they only faxed the degree to MDU after my insistence. They mentioned that they would approve it upon receiving verification either through courier or fax.
By 5 o'clock in the evening, we had not received any confirmation. I decided to visit MDU and left my friend in Panchkula. The same story repeated there. Upon inquiry, the concerned person claimed not to have received anything. I asked my friend to fax me the fax report, which revealed the person was lying. After rigorous follow-up, at 4 o'clock, I managed to get it verified and sent the report back myself via fax.
However, the HRD refused to accept the faxed report and insisted on a sealed one through courier. To get it done, I had to pay 2000 to the office boy for each document. Finally, MEA is the best office where the work is straightforward and simple, without the need for assistance from middlemen.
From India, New Delhi
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Dear Gaurav & Ashok , Thanks for this information. I want to add some more information : Address : Shiksh Sadan , first floor , Dept. - UNP Branch , Rakesh Bhatnagar , superintendent
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Can anybody tell me about the process regarding MDU? This means that after receiving the letter from Shiksha Sadan, I have to go to MDU and collect the stamped letter in a sealed envelope.
So, please inform me which department I need to visit, on which floor it is located, and which gate I should enter from.
Please help.
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So, please inform me which department I need to visit, on which floor it is located, and which gate I should enter from.
Please help.
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I told them that it is clearly mentioned on this application that the envelope should be sealed. But they said no, and I returned home without sealing the envelope. The next working day, I have to go to Chandigarh, but I cannot say whether they will accept my letter or not because it is sealed.
The main issue is with MDU. I think they don't have any problem completing my work if I offer a "bribe" or under-the-table money. Because I didn't give any money to these individuals, they didn't complete my work. So, I request all of you not to give them any bribes. If they ask for it, make a video and then circulate it on the internet.
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The main issue is with MDU. I think they don't have any problem completing my work if I offer a "bribe" or under-the-table money. Because I didn't give any money to these individuals, they didn't complete my work. So, I request all of you not to give them any bribes. If they ask for it, make a video and then circulate it on the internet.
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At mdu :enter from gate 1 , first building , pariksha sadan , R3
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Subject: HRD Attestation of Degree from Haryana.
This site helped me in getting the basic info about how to start and where to go for attestation. I went last week to Panchkula for this, and I would like to share the info.
Docs required: 2 copies of your final degree, final year mark sheet, 1 photo, passport copy, copy of job offer letter, and Rs 50 postal order per certificate. Better if you take the postal order with you before you reach there; else, you need to go to Sector 4 post office to get it which is 2 km from Sector 5.
From Delhi, I started at 6.30 and reached Zirakpur at 11.30. Then boarded the city bus which dropped me at Sector 5 bus stop, and then I hired a rickshaw for Rs 30 which took me to Shikha Sadan Sector 5. After reaching the 1st floor at 12.15, I asked them for the HRD procedure, and they told me to get the postal order first as the post office doesn't give those postal orders after 1 pm. So, I rushed again to the nearest post office, which is in Sector 4, and then came back to Shiksha Sadan at 12.50.
I filled up the form, attached all the mentioned docs attested by self, and submitted them. Note: they have not asked for any notary docs, which is a relief. Then they asked me to wait outside until 3.30 as they have lunch from 1.30 to 2.30. So, I came out, had tea and lunch brought from home. Note: there is no food court nearby, so manage your own, but you can get juice and tea outside.
I again reached the 1st floor and waited until 2.45 pm, then asked for the status. The people there are supportive and did not ask for any money, which was a sign of Acche Din - relieved! The superintendent signed and gave me the letter at 3.30, and I came home with a smile.
Now I have to go to Rohtak for further activity and then one more time to Panchkula for stamping. I believe it's not as tough as it looks, but yes, it takes your body juice on this dry day. All the best; I will update again after I get all done.
Prem
From India, Delhi
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This site helped me in getting the basic info about how to start and where to go for attestation. I went last week to Panchkula for this, and I would like to share the info.
Docs required: 2 copies of your final degree, final year mark sheet, 1 photo, passport copy, copy of job offer letter, and Rs 50 postal order per certificate. Better if you take the postal order with you before you reach there; else, you need to go to Sector 4 post office to get it which is 2 km from Sector 5.
From Delhi, I started at 6.30 and reached Zirakpur at 11.30. Then boarded the city bus which dropped me at Sector 5 bus stop, and then I hired a rickshaw for Rs 30 which took me to Shikha Sadan Sector 5. After reaching the 1st floor at 12.15, I asked them for the HRD procedure, and they told me to get the postal order first as the post office doesn't give those postal orders after 1 pm. So, I rushed again to the nearest post office, which is in Sector 4, and then came back to Shiksha Sadan at 12.50.
I filled up the form, attached all the mentioned docs attested by self, and submitted them. Note: they have not asked for any notary docs, which is a relief. Then they asked me to wait outside until 3.30 as they have lunch from 1.30 to 2.30. So, I came out, had tea and lunch brought from home. Note: there is no food court nearby, so manage your own, but you can get juice and tea outside.
I again reached the 1st floor and waited until 2.45 pm, then asked for the status. The people there are supportive and did not ask for any money, which was a sign of Acche Din - relieved! The superintendent signed and gave me the letter at 3.30, and I came home with a smile.
Now I have to go to Rohtak for further activity and then one more time to Panchkula for stamping. I believe it's not as tough as it looks, but yes, it takes your body juice on this dry day. All the best; I will update again after I get all done.
Prem
From India, Delhi
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