Hindi to English Certificate Translation for Admissions

What a Hindi School Certificate Contains

A Hindi-language school certificate, whether a marksheet or a passing certificate, follows a structure set by the examining board. Boards such as the Haryana Board of School Education and the Central Board of Secondary Education issue documents in a mix of Hindi and English, but many older certificates and those from Hindi-medium schools use predominantly Devanagari script. The layout groups personal and academic information in labelled rows, making translation a matter of locating the right headers and understanding how marks are structured.

Typical fields on a marksheet

Most Hindi marksheets contain the name of the examining authority, the examination session, the student’s roll number, a subject-wise breakdown of marks, and a final result. Common fields include:

• Board name and examination name (Matriculation, Intermediate, etc.)
• Student’s name, roll number, and date of birth
• Subject columns showing theory marks, practical marks, internal assessment, and total
• Grade, percentage, or division awarded
• Date of issue and certificate number

In our experience translating similar documents, internal assessment and external marks are often listed in separate rows, and the word “division” frequently appears to indicate first, second, or pass class.

Board-specific variations: Haryana Board, UP Board, CBSE, and others

Different state and national boards organise their certificates slightly differently. The Haryana Board of School Education (BSEH), for instance, prints marksheets with a bilingual header but subject descriptions in Hindi, and includes a column for grace marks when applicable. The UP Board often uses a vertical tabular format with subject codes. CBSE, whose official website is cbse.gov.in, follows a uniform design where most field labels already appear in English, but the subject list and internal assessment details may still carry Hindi labels when the medium of instruction was Hindi. Regardless of the board, the document’s core fields, exam name, subjects, marks, grades, division, remain the same, which keeps the translation task consistent once the board’s terminology is identified.

Common Hindi Terms on Educational Certificates

The table below covers the Hindi headers and terms you are most likely to encounter on marksheets and passing certificates from Indian school boards. Use it to cross-check the fields when reviewing an AI-translated certificate or preparing the file for official use.

Devanagari	Romanisation	English
प्रमाण पत्र	pramāṇ patra	certificate
अंकतालिका	ank talikā	marksheet
मैट्रिक परीक्षा	maitrik parīkṣā	matriculation examination
विषय	vishay	subject
अंक	ank	marks
ग्रेड	greg	grade
श्रेणी / वर्ग	śreṇī / varg	division / class
आंतरिक मूल्यांकन	āntarik mūlyāṅkan	internal assessment
बाह्य अंक	bāhya ank	external marks
उत्तीर्ण	uttīrṇ	pass

Why Translate Hindi Certificates into English

The most frequent reason our users translate Hindi school certificates is for school admissions abroad, where the receiving institution requires an English version of academic records. The same translation also supports visa applications when a consulate asks for proof of educational qualification, employer background checks that call for verified marksheets, and higher education applications where the medium of instruction was Hindi but the target programme demands all documents in English. Even when a certificate carries a bilingual board seal, the detailed marks and subject information may remain in Hindi, making a full English translation necessary for a complete record.

AI Translation vs. Human-Certified Work: Which One Do You Need?

For most practical needs, understanding the document, preparing a draft for an admission counsellor, or sharing a transcript internally, an AI-powered translation that converts the Hindi text into accurate English in minutes is sufficient. This fast, digital output captures every mark, subject name, and field without altering the original structure. If the receiving institution or embassy specifically demands a signed statement of accuracy from a translator, Lekhak offers certified translation on-demand; that path is for official submissions that require a formal certificate of accuracy, not for the instant DIY translation.

What Lekhak’s AI Translation Produces

When you upload a Hindi certificate to Lekhak, the self-serve tool returns an editable DOCX file. The translation preserves the original table layout for easy side-by-side comparison, retains all numbers (marks, percentages, grades), and converts the Hindi headers and labels into English. Formatting elements such as board logos, watermarks, and seals are carried over as images where possible. The output does not include a translator’s signed certificate of accuracy, it is designed for review, personal use, and as a working draft. For users who later need a certified translation, the on-demand route remains available without repeating the entire process.

When Notarisation, Apostille, or Embassy Attestation Is Required

Notarisation, apostille, and embassy attestation are legal steps performed by government authorities, not by a translation platform. For Indian documents, the Ministry of External Affairs handles apostille for countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, while non-Hague destinations may require additional embassy legalisation. A certified translation can be part of this chain, Lekhak can provide a certified translation on-demand, but the notarisation, apostille, and attestation themselves are separate acts the applicant arranges with the relevant authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the AI translation of a Hindi certificate?

The self-serve translation typically finishes within a few minutes. The DOCX is ready to download as soon as processing completes, with no waiting for courier or manual review.

Will a school abroad accept an AI-translated marksheet?

Many institutions accept an AI translation for preliminary review, but final admission often requires a certified translation. Check the specific requirements of your target school or programme.

Does Lekhak offer certified translation for Hindi school certificates?

Yes, certified translation is available on-demand for official submissions. The instant self-serve output is an AI translation without a signed certificate; the certified path adds a formal statement of accuracy.

Can I use the AI translation for a student visa application?

Consulates often demand a certified translation for visa documentation. The AI translation can be a useful draft, but you may need the certified version for the final submission.

What if I have lost the original Hindi certificate?

You need a duplicate or attested copy from the issuing board before translation. Lekhak translates what you upload, but cannot replace lost originals.

Does the DOCX preserve the original layout of the certificate?

The AI translation retains table structures, marks, and scores. Images such as board logos and stamps are carried over to the translated DOCX whenever the source file is clear.

Which boards’ certificates can be translated?

The platform handles certificates from all Indian school boards, including state boards such as Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan, as well as national boards like CBSE and ICSE.

Do I need notarisation for a school admission application?

Notarisation is a separate government act. Check the admission authority’s guidelines. A certified translation may be sufficient; apostille or attestation are typically needed for immigration or legal purposes, not routine admissions.

Can I translate a marksheet that is partly in English and partly in Hindi?

Yes. The AI processes the bilingual fields and translates the Hindi portions while preserving the existing English text. The final DOCX reflects a clean English-only version.

What is the cost of translating a Hindi certificate?

Self-serve AI translation uses credits from your account. For current per-page rates, see lekhak.app/pricing. Certified translation is arranged separately on request.