Transcript & Degree Verification

Formal verification of academic credentials like transcripts, degree and diploma certificates is often required to establish authenticity.

What are the two forms of attestation?

1. Original attested documents
2. Attested photocopies of documents that can be optionally sealed.

What documents are to be verified?

1. Original and Duplicate Transcript if Credits
2. Degree certificate
3. Post Graduate Diploma Certificate

When is verification required?

Verification is often required for:

1. Admission to other universities
2. Immigration
3. Recruitment

Who may request for verification?

1. Recruiting organization or companies
2. Admission offices of university/institution where admission is being sought
3. Immigration processing agencies
4. Academic equivalence providers
5. Scholarship Committees

Apply for Verification

All verification requests should be sent to verification@iba.edu.pk with the subject containing Full name and student ID (if available) and the following attachments:

1. Good resolution color scan of the front and backside of the original transcript as a PDF (2 pages)       [preferred]

Or

2. Good resolution color scan of the front and back of the original degree certificate as a PDF (2 pages)

Required Information for Verification

The application must contain the following information:

1. Complete title of the program for which verification is being sought.
2. Full name of candidate and his/her father’s name as mentioned on transcript and degree.
3. Years of admission and graduation.
4. IBA ID number or Enrollment number.
5. Valid contact details with at least one phone number and an email address.
6. Complete postal address for letter-based response or for forwarding of verification e.g. to the       admission office of some university.
7. Reference number if any. This is usually the admission application number.
8. Photocopies or scanned copies of transcript & degree certificate in case of hard copy or email respectively. Both the front and backside of the documents should be sent to the IBA.

Verification Response

Verification responses are sent as

1. Letter of verification.
If complete postal address has been provided, then these are sent via courier. However, if the destination is outside Pakistan, then couriering charges of 50 USD will be applicable, and proof of payment (hard copy or scanned copy of payment receipt) would be required.
Alternatively, the verification letter may be collected by the petitioner or an authorized person on behalf of the petitioner upon showing authority letter.

2. Email of verification
Verification email is sent to the given email addresses.

Processing Time and Charges

Time: Verification responses are dispatched within 3 working days but may take up to 7 to 10 working days if there are many requests in the queue.

Fee: There are no charges for verification however if the postal destination is outside Pakistan, then 50 USD are charged for sending the letter via normal courier.

Payment options and mechanisms

Payment Procedures:
Student can pay the amount in any of the following ways:

For Students without ERP Number (Ex-Students):

https://onlinepayment.iba.edu.pk/

Put ERP Id: 15881

For Students with an ERP Number:

Procedure:

HBL Digital Fee Collection:


1bill Top-up Fee Collection:


1bill Invoice Fee Collection:
Online: through your Bank Portal.
Login to your Bank portal > search for 1Link Invoice > Type prefix 104022 and your Voucher No e.g. For Voucher No 19392, type 10402219392

Payments made through the above method will take 1 to 3 working days for bank confirmation. For more queries and questions please visit below FAQ link.

FAQ - https://www.iba.edu.pk/faqsinternetbanking.php

Attestation

Academic Credential Attestation is a form of verification which is provided on the backside of the original document or on the front of a photocopy.

What is attestation required for?

Attested academic credentials are often required for:

1. Admission to a university, college or institute
2. Recruitment
3. Immigration

When is a sealed envelope required?

Some international institutions and universities require attested documents in a sealed envelope from the degree awarding institution.

What are the contents of the sealed envelope?

The contents of this sealed envelope are:

1. Attested photocopy of transcript
2. Attested photocopy of degree
3. Cover letter (on request)
4. Official copy of transcript (on request)

Equivalency of Academic Credentials in Foreign Countries

Academic equivalency is required for admission to universities or for job permits in foreign countries. Attestation of academic credentials is usually the first step after submission of a formal application for equivalency. The procedure of attestation is as follows:

1. Attestation of photocopies by the IBA. Attestation of original documents is not a requirement but advisable for future reference.

2. Attested by the HEC according to its guidelines and procedure. For more details, please visit the HEC website: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/DAS/Pages/Degree-Attestation.aspx

3. Attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Pakistan. For more details, please visit the MOFA website: http://www.mofa.gov.pk

Mechanism of submitting and collecting documents

1. Documents for attestation should be submitted to the verification section of examinations department at the city campus with a formal application addressed to the controller of Examinations.

2. Alternatively, if the petitioner cannot collect in-person then they must provide authorization on his or her behalf to someone at the time of submission of application.

3. The authorized person should preferably be a blood relative, such as a parent, sibling or offspring etc. and must bring Original NIC along with a copy of CNIC.

Verification of Enrolment Status

What is verification of enrolment status (Bona fide letter)?

Verification of enrolment status (bona fide letter) is one in which the university specifies:

1. Admission and clearance
2. Duration of the program the student was enrolled in
3. Courses and credits
4. English proficiency letter to clarify that that the mode of communication and education for the entirety of the degree was conducted in English

When is verification of enrolment status required?

Students may request verification for provisional documents during interim periods such as:

1. An issue with the clearance of dues upon graduating,
2. Recruitment drives for jobs
3. Immigration purpose (Visa approval)
4. Appointment for internships
5. For approval of scholarships and funds

Where verification requests should be sent?

The verification requests or letters should be sent to the examination department at either the main or city campus with the subject "verification" and must be addressed to the controller of examinations.

Clarification

When is clarification needed?

Foreign equivalent agencies, such as WES or ICAS, may require:

1. Clarification of academic qualifications
2. Recruitment or employment
3. Immigration

Note: Clarification letters may be requested by writing to the controller of Examinations and will be generated as per the requirement of the petitioner.

Medium of Instruction

https://examination.iba.edu.pk/Examination.php#Medium-Instruction