Hindi to English Degree Certificate Translation for Higher Education Application

What an Indian Degree Certificate Contains

An Indian university degree certificate typically carries the institution’s letterhead, the name of the degree holder, the title of the degree, and the subjects or faculty of study. For a Bachelor of Science, often abbreviated B.Sc., you can expect to see fields for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and elective subjects such as Military Science. The certificate will state the year of examination, the division or class obtained (First, Second, or Pass), the candidate’s roll number, and the date of issue. It is usually signed by the Controller of Examinations or the Vice-Chancellor and affixed with the university’s official seal. Many Hindi‑medium certificates are almost entirely in Devanagari, including stamp impressions and the body text, which means every field must be carefully rendered into English when the document is used outside India.

Common Hindi Terms on Degree Certificates

When a Hindi‑language degree certificate is presented, certain recurring terms appear across universities. The table below lists the most frequent entries with their Romanisation and standard English equivalents. Recognising these terms ahead of time helps you understand what a translator is working with and why precise choice of vocabulary matters for an official submission.

Hindi (Devanagari)	Romanisation	English
प्रथम श्रेणी	Pratham Shreni	First Division
द्वितीय श्रेणी	Dwitiya Shreni	Second Division
तृतीय श्रेणी / उत्तीर्ण	Tritiya Shreni / Uttirn	Third Division / Pass
स्नातक	Snatak	Bachelor
विज्ञान स्नातक	Vigyan Snatak	Bachelor of Science
सैन्य विज्ञान	Sainya Vigyan	Military Science
गणित	Ganit	Mathematics
भौतिकी	Bhautiki	Physics
महाविद्यालय	Mahavidyalaya	College
विश्वविद्यालय	Vishwavidyalaya	University

Why You Might Need a Translated Degree Certificate

The most common scenario is applying for higher education abroad. Universities and credential evaluation bodies in English‑speaking countries expect supporting academic documents to be submitted in English, or accompanied by a complete English translation. A translated degree is also a standard requirement for student visa applications at many embassies, including those that require documents to be uploaded through the Passport Seva portal or foreign immigration portals. Employment‑based immigration and employer verification checks often ask for an English rendering of a candidate’s highest qualification. Scholarship bodies may similarly insist on an English translation before processing an application. Having a clear, formatted English copy makes the qualification accessible without reference to the original Hindi script, speeding up review across multiple institutions.

AI Translation vs. Human‑Certified Work: Which One Fits Your Application?

Lekhak’s AI translation produces an instant English DOCX file from your Hindi degree certificate, a working draft that is fast, affordable, and available in minutes. This is perfect when you need to understand the content yourself, prepare an application draft, or share a reference copy with an advisor or family member. The AI output faithfully maps each field (degree title, division, subjects, university name) into English and preserves the original layout, but it does not itself carry a translator’s signed certificate of accuracy.

For final submission to universities, scholarship panels, or credential evaluators such as WES, a certified translation is often required. Lekhak offers certified translation on‑demand for those who need an official signed translation. You should always check the receiving institution’s specific requirements, some accept a plain translation for initial review, while others insist on a certified document from the outset.

What Lekhak’s AI Translation Produces

When you upload a scanned Hindi degree certificate to Lekhak, the AI‑powered pipeline extracts all the text using OCR, translates it into English, and packages the result into a formatted DOCX file. The output preserves the certificate’s tabular structure so that fields align as they did on the original. Stamp impressions, university seals, and signatures are retained as static images within the document. The translation covers every textual element: the degree title (e.g. Bachelor of Science), the subjects studied, the division or class awarded, the year of passing, and the issuing authority. You receive the file within minutes, ready for printing or digital use. This instant output is designed for personal reference, draft submissions, and any situation that does not demand a certified translation.

Notarisation, Apostille, and Embassy Attestation: The Chain Beyond Translation

When a translated degree certificate is required for official use abroad, it may need to pass through a chain of authentications. Often the translation itself must first be certified as accurate. Lekhak can provide a certified translation on‑demand to serve as the base document. After that, you typically arrange notarisation through a notary public. If the destination country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, the document proceeds to the Ministry of External Affairs for an apostille. For non‑Hague countries, additional MEA attestation and the destination embassy’s attestation follow. Each of these steps, notarisation, apostille, and embassy attestation, is a government or notarial act that you coordinate directly with the relevant authorities; Lekhak does not perform them. The certified translation, however, is the crucial input that starts the chain.

What Statutes Govern Indian Degree Certificates?

Indian university degrees are conferred under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and the acts of the respective state universities. The University Grants Commission (UGC) is the central statutory body responsible for coordinating and maintaining standards of higher education. When a foreign institution or a credential evaluator assesses an Indian degree, they often verify the university’s recognition status against UGC‑maintained records. The Ministry of Education also oversees policy related to degree‑granting institutions. Understanding this legal foundation can be helpful when explaining the validity of your qualification to an overseas admissions office or an evaluation agency.

FAQ

Is the AI‑generated translation accepted by universities abroad?

It depends on the institution. Many universities accept an uncertified translation for preliminary review, but final enrolment often requires a certified translation accompanied by a translator’s certificate of accuracy. Check the admissions guidelines before submitting.

How long does the translation take on Lekhak?

The self‑serve AI translation completes in minutes. Once you upload the Hindi degree certificate, you can download the translated DOCX almost immediately. There is no manual queue or dispatch delay.

What if my degree certificate has handwritten marks or a complex layout?

Lekhak’s OCR engine handles both printed text and neat handwriting. Stamps, emblems, and signatures are kept as images during the translation process. The output DOCX mirrors the original layout as closely as possible, preserving the visual hierarchy of the certificate.

Can I use the AI translation for a WES or ECA evaluation?

World Education Services (WES) and similar credential evaluators generally require a certified translation. While the instant AI output can help you prepare and review the document, you will likely need the certified version for the official evaluation. Lekhak offers certified translation on‑demand for such requirements.

Will the translated DOCX file retain the original formatting?

Yes. The AI preserves tables, alignment, and the relative position of text blocks. The certificate’s stamp and seal images remain embedded, so the document looks like the original, simply rendered in English.

Do I need a notarised translation for a student visa application?

Visa requirements vary by country. Some embassies request only a certified translation, while others additionally ask for notarisation. Notarisation is a separate act you arrange with a notary public; Lekhak does not provide notarisation services.

What is the difference between a certified translation and a notarised translation?

A certified translation is accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation provider attesting to its accuracy. A notarised translation has been presented before a notary public, who verifies the identity of the signatory, not the translation’s accuracy. Lekhak’s on‑demand certified translation fulfills the first requirement; notarisation is arranged separately by you.

Can I translate a Hindi degree certificate that also contains some English text?

Absolutely. If the certificate has mixed Hindi and English, the AI translates only the Hindi portions into English and keeps the existing English text intact. The output DOCX shows a clean, fully English document.

Does Lekhak support translation of degree certificates in other Indian languages?

Yes. Lekhak translates degree certificates from all 22 scheduled Indian languages, including Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, and more, into English or any of 70+ global languages.

Do I need a certified translation for academic equivalency within India?

Within India, equivalency is usually determined by the concerned university or the Association of Indian Universities. A plain English translation is often sufficient for internal review. Certified translation becomes relevant when you present the document to a foreign body or embassy.

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