Education News: What to do if you lose your graduation degree? Is it necessary to file an FIR at the police station?

Education News: A graduation degree is included in the list of the most important documents. It is needed for everything from higher education to jobs and some government processes. Sometimes a graduation degree is lost due to disaster, theft, negligence, or any other incident. If this has happened to you, too, then it is natural to be stressed. But you can get a duplicate degree from the university or college. For this, some important formalities have to be completed.

If the graduation degree is lost, it is mandatory to register an FIR with the police. After this, an affidavit has to be made, and then, as per the rules of the university, one has to apply for a duplicate degree. This process may take some time. But with the right approach and documents, you can get your degree back. For this, you have to contact the examination department of your university or college, which issues duplicate degrees. Many institutes also provide the facility of online application.

What to do if a graduation degree is lost?

If you do not have a graduation degree, there may be problems in applying for higher education or a job. If your degree is misplaced, apply for a duplicate degree without delay.

How to get a duplicate degree?

It is common to feel stressed about losing a graduation degree, especially when it is needed immediately. This document is proof of your educational qualification. Before starting the duplicate degree process, make sure that the degree is really lost and is not found at home or elsewhere. After this, you will have to contact your university or college. Most universities/colleges accept online or offline applications for duplicate degrees.

File an FIR: First of all, file a complaint about the loss of the degree at the local police station. This formal document is required to prove the loss of a degree in the university. Keep a copy of the FIR with you.

Get an affidavit made: Get an affidavit made from a notary public. It should contain details like the details of the loss of the degree, your name, course, name of the university, and year of the degree. This affidavit strengthens your position and claim.

Contact the university: Visit the official website of your university or college, or contact the examination department. Many universities provide online portals for duplicate degrees. You will have to fill out the application form there.

Submit required documents: The following documents may also have to be submitted along with the application:

Copy of FIR
Affidavit
Copy of mark sheet (if available)
Identity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.)
Passport-size photo
Payment of prescribed fee (demand draft or online payment)

Fees and deadline: The fee for a duplicate degree depends on the rules of the university. This fee usually ranges between Rs 500 and Rs 5000. This process can take from 15 days to a few months.

Check application status: After applying, keep checking for the latest updates from the university website or the examination department. Some universities send duplicate degrees through the post, while in some, the candidate is called to the institute.

Important rules for a duplicate degree
Take action quickly: Start the process immediately after getting information about the loss of a graduation degree. Delay can increase the problem.

Keep all documents secure: Keep a copy of your mark sheet, certificate, or other educational documents safe in digital and physical form.

Read the university rules: Every university has its own rules and procedures. Check the details on their official website.

Use online facility: Many institutions, including Delhi University, IGNOU, and Mumbai University, provide online application facilities.

Avoid fraud: Avoid any middleman or unauthorized agent who claims to get a degree quickly. Always use the official channel for such work.

What to do for an immediate degree?

If you need an immediate degree for higher education or job and it is taking time to get a duplicate degree, then you can use the provisional certificate or mark sheet received from the university. Many employers or institutes accept these documents or give time to submit the original documents. Apart from this, you can also get a degree verification letter from the university. This also certifies your qualification.

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