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Quick answer: Employers and alumni can confirm whether a degree is genuine by filing an RTI with the issuing university's CPIO: ask whether the degree was issued, on what date, and for which course. Useful for hiring checks, study-abroad proof and suspected fake degrees; the response is ordinarily due in 30 days.

🎓 RTI for Degree Verification – How Employers & Alumni Can Confirm Degrees

Why Use RTI for Degree Verification?

You may want to file an RTI if:

  • You’re hiring someone and want genuine degree confirmation

  • You're applying abroad and need proof of degree validity

  • You suspect a fake or unrecognized degree

RTI allows you to request: Whether a specific degree was issued
Date of issue and course details
Copies of degree certificates (if available)
Name of the issuing authority
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Sample RTI Query for Degree Verification

“Kindly verify whether a Bachelor of Technology degree (Roll No. XXXXX) awarded in 2019 by JNTU Hyderabad in the name of Mr./Ms. XYZ is genuine. Please confirm whether this degree was officially issued by your university.”

Attach:

  • Photocopy of the degree (if available)

  • Your ID proof

  • ₹10 RTI fee (via IPO/DD/online)

Where to Send the RTI?

Address the RTI to the:

  • Public Information Officer (PIO) of the concerned university registrar or exam controller

  • For central universities (e.g., DU, JNU, IGNOU), send to the university PIO

  • For state universities, send to their specific PIO office

Send via Registered Post with Acknowledgment (RPAD)
🖥️ Some central universities also support online RTI submission.

Faster Alternative: FileMyRTI.com

Let us handle the verification process for you:

  • Visit FileMyRTI.com

  • Choose “Degree Verification RTI”

  • Upload the degree and details

  • We draft, print & post the RTI, and send updates to you

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a private company file RTI to verify a candidate's degree?

Any Indian citizen (including HRs on behalf of firms) can file RTI for verification.

Can RTI be filed for foreign degrees?

RTI only applies to Indian public universities or boards.

Can I get a certified copy of my degree via RTI?

Yes, if it's available and you provide proper identification.

What if the university doesn't reply?

You can file a First Appeal after 30 days.

Narsimha Chary

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Legal review ensures the interpretation of RTI Act provisions, cited rulings, and procedural steps in this article reflect current law and standard practice before Central and State Information Commissions. Full profile of Narsimha Chary →

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