Marathi to Russian SSC Certificate Translation for School Admission

What a Maharashtra State Board SSC Certificate Contains

A Secondary School Certificate from the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education is a standardised marksheet issued after the Class 10 examination. The document, often printed bilingually in Marathi and English, includes the student’s full name, mother’s name, date of birth, school name, roll number, seat number, and a year‑wise breakdown of subjects studied. Each subject entry shows the maximum marks, marks obtained, and the grade awarded. At the bottom, a consolidated total and final result, Pass, Pass with Grace, or Fail, appears alongside the board’s seal and the divisional board signature. Understanding this structure helps when you need to translate the certificate into Russian for school admission abroad.

Common Marathi Terms on an SSC Certificate

If your marksheet uses Devanagari script alongside English, key Marathi headings correspond to specific Russian terms. The table below maps the most frequent phrases you will encounter.

Marathi (Devanagari)	Russian Translation	English Equivalent
विषय	Предмет	Subject
गुण / प्राप्तांक	Баллы / Полученные баллы	Marks Obtained
एकूण गुण	Общие баллы	Total Marks
श्रेणी	Оценка / Разряд	Grade / Division
वर्ग	Класс	Class
तारीख	Дата	Date
जन्मतारीख	Дата рождения	Date of Birth
उत्तीर्ण	Сдал(а)	Pass
अनुत्तीर्ण	Не сдал(а)	Fail
शाळेचे नाव	Название школы	School Name
आईचे नाव	Имя матери	Mother’s Name
वडिलांचे नाव	Имя отца	Father’s Name

Why People Translate an SSC Certificate for School Admission Abroad

Families relocating to Russia or applying to Russian‑medium international schools often need a translated SSC certificate. Admissions offices in Russia require a clear understanding of the applicant’s previous academic record, including subject performance and the grading system. A Marathi‑to‑Russian translation bridges the language gap so that admissions staff can evaluate whether the student meets the entry criteria. From our experience translating educational certificates, we have seen this scenario when parents apply to Russian‑language schools that do not accept English‑only documents, or when a full academic dossier must be submitted in Russian as part of the enrolment package.

AI Translation vs Human‑Attested Work for Educational Certificates

An instant AI‑generated Russian translation of your SSC certificate is useful for personal review, for sharing a draft with a Russian‑speaking relative, or for a preliminary check by the admissions office before the formal application. However, for final submission to a Russian school, university, or any official body, you will typically need a sworn or notarised translation performed by a human translator whose signature is verified. Lekhak’s AI output does not include a translator’s certificate, notary stamp, or apostille. It is a best‑effort digital translation intended for informal use. If the receiving institution explicitly asks for a “certified translation” or “notarised translation,” you must arrange that separately through a credentialed translation service that can provide the required attestation.

What Lekhak’s AI Translation Produces (and How to Try It)

When you upload a scanned or photographed SSC certificate to Lekhak, the platform’s AI pipeline extracts the text in both Marathi and English, translates it into Russian, and delivers a formatted DOCX file, typically within minutes. The output preserves as much of the original tabular layout and field sequence as possible. What it does not include is any certification page, sworn statement, notary stamp, or apostille. The DOCX is ready for your own review or for forwarding to a human translator who can then certify it. You can sign up for a free trial with 250 credits to test the translation on your own document, with no credit card required, and download the Russian DOCX right away.

When You Need Notarisation, Apostille, or Embassy Legalisation

For use in Russia, an Indian educational certificate often requires a chain of attestations. The Hague Apostille Convention, to which both India and Russia are parties, means an apostille from India’s Ministry of External Affairs is generally sufficient for the certificate to be recognised in Russia. However, some Russian institutions may further require translation verification by a Russian consulate, a service described on the Russian Consulate’s verification page. These steps, notarisation of the translator’s signature, MEA apostille, and consular verification, are formalities you arrange independently. Lekhak does not provide or coordinate any notarised, attested, or legalised translation work.

Regional Variations Across Indian School Boards

The Maharashtra State Board’s SSC certificate differs from those issued by other Indian boards. For example, a Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) marksheet typically includes a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and uses letter grades for each subject, whereas the Maharashtra board often uses a numeric grade system with percentage‑based marks. The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) board uses a similar structure but with internal assessment components. When translating from Marathi to Russian, the underlying terminology, marks, grades, subjects, remains broadly similar, but a copy of the original board’s explanatory notes can help the Russian‑language recipient interpret the grading scale correctly.

How to Obtain a Duplicate SSC Certificate from Maharashtra State Board

If your original SSC marksheet is lost or damaged, you will need a duplicate before translation and attestation. Apply to the divisional board office of the Maharashtra State Board that originally issued the certificate. You will typically submit an application form, an affidavit on stamp paper explaining the loss, a copy of an identity document, and a nominal processing fee. The board issues a duplicate certificate bearing the same details as the original, often with a “duplicate” watermark. This document then serves as the basis for your AI translation and subsequent attestation. Processing times vary, so plan ahead if you have an admission deadline.

FAQ

Can I use an AI translation for Russian university admission?

An AI translation can serve as a preliminary draft for internal review, but most Russian universities require a sworn or notarised translation for final submission. Check the specific institution’s requirements before relying on an AI‑only version.

How long does AI translation of an SSC certificate take?

Lekhak’s AI translation typically completes within minutes. You upload the certificate, and while large or heavily formatted files may take slightly longer, the DOCX is usually ready in under five minutes under normal conditions.

Is notarisation included with Lekhak’s translation?

No. Lekhak’s output is a digital DOCX with translated text only. It does not include a notary stamp, translator’s certificate, or any form of attestation. You must arrange notarisation separately if required.

What if my SSC certificate uses only Devanagari script and no English?

Lekhak can process Marathi text in Devanagari directly. The OCR engine extracts the script and translates it into Russian. If parts are handwritten, clarify may affect results; clear printed text yields the best accuracy.

Do I need to translate all subjects listed on the marksheet?

Typically, you should translate the entire marksheet, including all subject names and marks, so the receiving school has a complete record. Selective translation may raise questions during document review.

How do I know if the AI translation is accurate enough?

The translation is generated by a multi‑agent pipeline with validation steps. It is reliable for understanding the content. If you need a certified, sworn‑level translation, consider it a draft and have it reviewed and attested by a human translator.

Does Lekhak handle the apostille process?

No. Lekhak does not offer apostille, attestation, or courier services. You need to coordinate MEA apostille or consular verification directly with the appropriate authorities after obtaining a notarised translation separately.

Can I translate a scanned PDF of my SSC certificate?

Yes. Upload a clear scan of the certificate in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. The AI will extract the text and produce a translated DOCX. Ensure the scan is legible and all seals and text are visible.

What languages does Lekhak support for translation of educational certificates?

Lekhak supports 22 Indian languages, including Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali, and over 70 global languages, including Russian. You can translate a Marathi certificate into Russian directly without intermediate English steps.

If the receiving school requests a “sworn translation,” can Lekhak provide that?

No. A sworn translation requires a translator authorised by the relevant authority to attest their work before a notary or court. Lekhak’s output is AI‑generated and does not carry any sworn or legal certification.

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