Lost your original degree certificate, or never collected it after moving abroad? Here’s how NRIs get a duplicate degree certificate reissued by an Indian university.

Quick Summary

• Duplicate degree certificates are issued by the same university, typically requiring a police complaint/FIR copy (for lost originals) or a formal request (for uncollected ones).
• An affidavit declaring the loss, plus a newspaper notice in some states, is a common requirement.
• Processing time varies widely by university — some issue in weeks, others require a formal convocation-linked reissue cycle.

Required Documents

Step-by-Step Process

1. File a police complaint for the lost certificate (where required).
2. Get a notarised affidavit declaring the loss.
3. Submit a formal duplicate-certificate application to the university’s examination section.
4. Pay the reissue fee and track processing — often 4-12 weeks depending on the university.
5. Arrange authentication (apostille/attestation) if the duplicate is needed abroad.

Common Mistakes

• Assuming every university has the same reissue timeline — some tie duplicates to their annual convocation cycle.
• Skipping the police complaint step where the university requires it.
• Not budgeting extra time for apostille/attestation after the duplicate is issued.

FAQs

How long does a duplicate degree certificate take?
Anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the university’s process and convocation schedule.

Do I need a duplicate marksheet too?
Only if that’s also lost — the two are usually reissued separately.

Related Services

Duplicate Marksheet | University Transcripts | Apostille for NRI Documents

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NRI Axis liaises directly with university records offices to get duplicate certificates issued and authenticated. Start your duplicate certificate request.