Degree Certificate Apostille in Maharashtra: MEA Apostille, SDM Attestation and Embassy Legalisation
Degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra is what turns a University of Mumbai, Savitribai Phule Pune University, RTM Nagpur or MUHS degree into a document that foreign universities, employers and immigration offices will accept. INFINITYGRO manages the Notary, SDM, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and embassy stages for you from Delhi.
Graduates in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Thane start their degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra by couriering documents to our office, and anyone in Delhi for work or a consulate appointment can hand them over in person.
- Suited to onsite transfers, master's admissions and skilled migration
- Tracked courier from every district, or a visit to our Delhi office
- MEA attestation and embassy legalisation for UAE, Qatar and Kuwait
What degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra involves
An apostille is the Ministry of External Affairs' certification of an Indian public document. It is a printed sticker with a unique serial number and QR code, placed on the back of your original degree, and it is honoured across every Hague Apostille Convention country, from the USA and UK to Germany, Australia and Japan.
The MEA only issues it once the degree has been pre-authenticated, either by the authority designated by the Government of Maharashtra or by a Notary Public and a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi. Degrees bound for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait follow a different path: MEA attestation, then legalisation by that country's embassy.
Who handles which stage
The Delhi half of degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra is ours: Notary, SDM, MEA and embassy. University verification and State authentication at Mantralaya or the regional Joint Director offices stay with the degree holder, and only when a destination insists on them.
Handled by INFINITYGRO
- Notarising your degree with a registered Notary Public
- Obtaining SDM attestation in Delhi
- Applying for the MEA apostille for convention countries
- Completing MEA attestation and embassy legalisation for non-members
- Picking up at the MEA stage for State-authenticated degrees
Arranged by you, if required
- Verification of the degree by your university
- State authentication through the designated Maharashtra authority
After the State stamp, courier the degree to us or bring it to our office.
Courier from Maharashtra or visit our Delhi office
Overnight courier links between Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Delhi make posting straightforward, and clients travelling to the capital often prefer to deliver documents themselves.
Send by tracked courier
From Mumbai's suburbs to Vidarbha, post your documents to our Delhi office by tracked courier or Speed Post.
- Request our checklist on WhatsApp before you send
- Keep unlaminated originals flat in a rigid folder
- Enclose your passport copy and signed authorisation letter
- Share the AWB number so we can confirm delivery
Visit our Delhi office
Bring your originals and a counsellor will review the file, confirm which route your degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra needs and issue a signed receipt.
- Route confirmed during the visit
- Receipt listing each original
- Call ahead to book a slot
Office address:
C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096, IndiaWorking hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Sunday closed)
Originals returned with tracking
When your degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra is complete, we WhatsApp a scan and courier the originals to your address in the state or wherever you need them next.
Two routes for degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra
Both finish at the MEA, and the difference lies in who authenticates the degree first. The receiving university, employer, consulate or council decides which is acceptable, so check before you start.
State authentication through the Government of Maharashtra
Used when a sponsor or regulator explicitly asks for State authentication.
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Arranged by you
Authentication by the State
Apply to the designated Government of Maharashtra authority to authenticate your original degree. The Higher and Technical Education Department and the Directorate of Higher Education publish current contacts and circulars.
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MEA apostille
Courier the authenticated degree to us. We file it with the MEA through the authorised channel and collect the apostilled original.
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Embassy legalisation, where needed
For the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-member countries, we obtain MEA attestation and then the embassy's legalisation in New Delhi.
Suited to: Gulf employment visas, nursing and medical licensing and any file naming State authentication.
SDM route, managed completely by INFINITYGRO
No visit to Mantralaya or a regional office, and one team throughout.
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Notary Public authorisation
A Notary Public records the degree and applies a signed official seal.
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SDM attestation in Delhi
A Sub-Divisional Magistrate confirms the notary's credentials and attests the degree for the MEA.
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MEA apostille or embassy legalisation
An apostille for convention members, or MEA attestation with embassy legalisation for the rest.
Suited to: university admissions, intra-company transfers, dependant visas and permanent residence files.
Official Maharashtra portals for State authentication
Higher education in the state is run by the Higher and Technical Education Department at Mantralaya, Mumbai, with the Directorate of Higher Education based in Pune. The Directorate works through ten regional Joint Director offices, so applicants can usually deal with an office in their own region.
The MEA publishes the list of State authorities whose authentication it accepts; check the current Maharashtra entry in the PDF above and confirm the procedure with the office before submitting originals.
What degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra costs
We price each file individually. For degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra, the main factors are:
- The SDM route, or MEA work on a State-authenticated degree
- An apostille alone, or attestation plus embassy legalisation
- The destination country and its consular requirements
- The number of documents, such as degree, mark sheets and transcripts
- Courier both ways, or office drop-off and collection
Complete fee structure
See our degree certificate apostille and attestation fees, or request an itemised quote.
Degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra across major cities
From the Konkan coast to Vidarbha, degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra works the same way: courier your degree or visit our Delhi office, and collect it once the MEA or embassy stage is complete.
Degree Certificate Apostille in Mumbai
Mumbai produces the largest volume of requests in the state, from University of Mumbai, SNDT Women's University, IIT Bombay and ICT graduates as well as finance and shipping professionals moving abroad. The SDM route usually suits transfers to the UK, USA, Singapore and Europe.
The MEA also operates a decentralised office in Mumbai, although individuals cannot submit applications there directly.
Apostille Services for Pune
Savitribai Phule Pune University, COEP Technological University, Symbiosis and MIT World Peace University send thousands of graduates abroad each year. Pune is also where the Directorate of Higher Education sits, which helps applicants who need State authentication.
IT professionals in Hinjawadi and Kharadi often request degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra at short notice for onsite deputations.
MEA Apostille for Nagpur Graduates
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, VNIT, AIIMS Nagpur and Maharashtra National Law University serve Vidarbha. Engineers and doctors from the region frequently apply to Germany, Canada and the Gulf, where routes differ, so confirm the requirement first.
Certificate Apostille Agency for Nashik
Nashik hosts the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. Nurses and allied health graduates registering with regulators in the UK, Ireland or the Gulf should check their document lists before choosing a route.
Apostille Support for Thane
Thane's colleges are affiliated to the University of Mumbai, and many residents work in Mumbai's IT and pharmaceutical sectors. Courier to our Delhi office is quick, and documents come back the same way.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur, Nanded, Amravati and Solapur
Graduates of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Shivaji University, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University and Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University follow the same two routes, with tracked courier from every district.
- Kolhapur
- Nanded
- Amravati
- Solapur
- Jalgaon
- Latur
- Ahilyanagar
- Ratnagiri
- Sangli
- Satara
- Chandrapur
- Akola
Countries that accept the MEA apostille
Every contracting state of the Hague Apostille Convention accepts a completed degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra without an embassy stamp. Verify current membership on the official HCCH status table before applying.
Work and transfer destinations
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Singapore
- Japan
Migration favourites
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Ireland
- Portugal
Rest of Europe
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Poland
Other members
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Bahrain
- South Africa
- Mauritius
- Brazil
Gulf countries taking the apostille
Saudi Arabia joined in December 2022, and Oman and Bahrain are established members, so an MEA apostille normally meets their requirements, subject to the employer's own checklist.
Gulf countries needing legalisation
The UAE, Qatar and Kuwait sit outside the convention. Degrees for jobs there need MEA attestation and embassy legalisation, and sponsors often expect State authentication first.
Documents to prepare
Have these ready before you courier or visit for degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra. The final list depends on your route and destination.
- Original degree certificate from your Maharashtra university
- State-authenticated degree, only for Process 1
- Mark sheets or transcripts, if the receiving body asks
- Passport copy, first and last pages
- Authorisation letter signed by the degree holder
- Visa or employer details, for embassy legalisation
Why graduates choose us for degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra
Applicants from Colaba to Chandrapur come to us for a process they can follow, advice that matches what their employer or university actually asked for, and careful handling of certificates that cannot be replaced.
Delhi-side specialists
The Notary, SDM, MEA and embassy counters sit in Delhi, and that is where our team works every day.
Courier-friendly for every district
Overnight services link Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur with Delhi, and we guide you on packing before you send anything.
Return with tracking
Completed originals travel back by tracked courier once you have approved the scan we share on WhatsApp.
No wasted journeys
When a sponsor names State authentication, we tell you upfront and point you to the right Maharashtra office instead of starting the wrong route.
Itemised quotes
You approve a written quote covering route, documents, embassy fees where relevant and courier before work starts.
Updates at each stage
Short WhatsApp messages tell you exactly which office holds your degree at any point in the process.
Degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra: FAQs
What are my two options?
You can have the degree authenticated by the designated Government of Maharashtra authority, or notarised and attested by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi. Either way, the MEA then issues an apostille for convention countries or attests the degree so an embassy can legalise it.
Which are the official Maharashtra higher education portals?
The Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra, publishes at htedu.maharashtra.gov.in, and the Directorate of Higher Education is at dhepune.gov.in. The Directorate operates ten regional Joint Director offices, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Jalgaon and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Does INFINITYGRO do State authentication or university verification?
No. We provide Notary and SDM attestation, MEA apostille, MEA attestation and embassy legalisation. State authentication and university verification are arranged by the degree holder when a destination requires them.
Is there an MEA office in Mumbai where I can apply myself?
The MEA has decentralised attestation and apostille work to several cities, including Mumbai, but applications from individuals are not accepted over the counter. They are routed through authorised outsourced agencies, so with us you simply courier the degree or visit our Delhi office.
Where is your office, and what are the timings?
Our office is at C-5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and closed on Sundays. Most Maharashtra clients courier their documents and receive them back by tracked courier.
I am a nurse registered with MUHS Nashik moving to the UK. Which route applies?
The UK is a Hague Convention member, so an MEA apostille is the relevant legalisation. Nursing regulators and recruiters publish their own document lists, so check whether State authentication is named. If it is not, the SDM route is usually quicker.
Can mark sheets and transcripts be apostilled with the degree?
Yes. Mark sheets, consolidated transcripts and provisional degree certificates from Maharashtra universities can go through the same route as the degree. Some authorities accept only the final degree, so check what has actually been asked for.
My degree is from a deemed or private university in Maharashtra. Does the process change?
No. Degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra works the same way for state, deemed and private universities, including Symbiosis, MIT-WPU, Parul and DY Patil. What can change is the destination's own requirement, so send us the document list you were given.
How do I track progress once I have couriered my documents?
We confirm receipt on WhatsApp the day your parcel arrives, then message you as the Notary, SDM, MEA and embassy stages are completed. Before despatch you get a scan of the apostilled degree, followed by the return tracking number.
How much does it cost?
The cost of degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra depends on the route, destination, whether embassy legalisation is required, the number of documents and courier. Our fees page explains the structure, and a WhatsApp message to +91-8595558517 brings a quote for your file.
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From Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik or Thane, send us your destination and deadline and we will start your degree certificate apostille in Maharashtra right away.
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service and not a government body. Apostilles are issued solely by the Ministry of External Affairs, and embassy legalisation is performed by the respective embassies. We do not undertake State authentication or university verification. Requirements can change, so confirm current rules with the receiving authority.