Applying to a foreign university or credential evaluator like WES? Here’s how NRIs get Indian academic transcripts issued, attested, and sent directly to the receiving institution.
Quick Summary
- Transcripts are issued directly by the university’s examination/academic section, often requiring the applicant’s enrollment/roll number and degree year.
- Credential evaluators like WES typically require transcripts sent directly from the university, not via the applicant.
- Processing time varies significantly by university — older records sometimes require manual archive retrieval.
Required Documents
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Degree certificate/marksheets | Reference for the transcript request |
| Enrollment/roll number | Required by most university records offices |
| Passport copy | Identity verification |
| Evaluator’s institution code (e.g. WES) | Ensures direct, valid delivery |
Step-by-Step Process
- Identify the exact issuing department at your university (often separate from admissions).
- Submit a transcript request with your enrollment details and the receiving institution’s code.
- Pay the university’s transcript fee (varies by institution).
- Track dispatch — many universities now send digitally via secure portals (e.g. WES’s own portal).
Common Mistakes
- Requesting the transcript be sent to yourself when the evaluator requires direct university-to-evaluator delivery.
- Not accounting for older-record retrieval delays at universities with limited digital archives.
- Missing the evaluator’s specific format or coversheet requirements.
FAQs
Can transcripts be sent electronically?
Increasingly yes, especially to major evaluators like WES, though this depends on the issuing university’s process.
What if my university has since closed or merged?
Records are usually transferred to a successor institution or the state’s higher education department — this needs case-by-case tracing.
Related Services
Degree Certificate Reissue | Duplicate Marksheet | MOI Certificate
Get Help
NRI Axis liaises directly with Indian university records offices to get transcripts issued and delivered correctly to evaluators abroad. Get started on your transcript request.