How to Verify (Apostille) National University Certificates and Marksheets Through myGov: Rules, Documents and Application Steps

What is myGov Verification or Apostille?

For applications for higher education abroad, jobs, immigration and other official work, students may need an Apostille or digital attestation of their educational certificates. Currently, you can apply for this online through the Government of Bangladesh's myGov.bd platform. This page explains in detail the rules, required documents and application method for verifying National University certificates, marksheets and transcripts through myGov.

An Apostille is an international method of attestation by which a country's government authority confirms the authenticity of an educational or other important document and the validity of its signature and seal. For National University documents, verification and attestation involve the relevant processes of National University, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In this process, no paper is handed to you as in ordinary hard-copy attestation. Instead you receive an attested digital document, which you can submit to the relevant foreign university or institution as needed.

When do you need to Apostille a certificate through myGov?

Students may generally need to Apostille certificates and marksheets through myGov in the following cases.

1. When applying to a university abroad for higher education.
2. When you must submit educational certificates for a job abroad.
3. When an institution abroad asks for an Apostille of your educational certificate.
4. When international attestation of educational documents is required for immigration or other official purposes.
5. When a government or private institution abroad asks you to submit digitally attested certificates.

Required documents

When applying to Apostille National University certificates, marksheets and transcripts, you must keep digital copies of the relevant documents ready. The documents generally required are:

1. A scanned copy of the National University Main Certificate.
2. A scanned copy of the marksheet or transcript of the relevant exam.
3. The student's registration number and necessary exam-related information.
4. The applicant's National ID or passport details, if asked during the application.
5. The applicant's active mobile number and email address.

When applying, scan the documents clearly and upload them in the prescribed format and according to the instructions.

How to Apostille certificates and marksheets through myGov

To Apostille National University certificates, marksheets and transcripts through myGov, you must apply online. The application process is set out step by step below.

Getting started

1. Go to the myGov website

   First, visit the official website of the Government of Bangladesh's myGov (https://www.mygov.bd/). Then log in to your account or create a new one as needed.

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2. Select the relevant service

   After entering the myGov website, find the educational certificate attestation or Apostille service using the search option. Then select the service applicable to attesting National University certificates or marksheets.

Application and fee

1. Fill in the application form

   After selecting the service, fill in the online application form correctly with the student's name, registration number, exam name, exam year and other necessary information.

2. Upload the required documents

   After completing the form, upload clear scanned copies of the certificate, marksheet or transcript according to the instructions. Make sure the information in the documents is clearly readable.

3. Pay the application fee

   If the service has a prescribed fee, pay it through the online payment system. Before paying, carefully check the current fee and payment instructions shown on the myGov portal.

Submission and collection

1. Submit the application and track progress

   After providing all information and documents correctly, submit the application finally. After submission, you can check the current status of your application from your myGov account.

2. Collect the Apostilled digital copy

   When verification and attestation are complete, you can collect the Apostilled digital document as per the rules. You can then submit this digital copy as instructed by the relevant foreign university or institution.

How much does a myGov Apostille cost?

The application fee for Apostilling a National University certificate, marksheet or transcript through myGov will be the current government-prescribed fee for the relevant service.

The fee and payment method for digital attestation may change over time. So when you apply, complete the payment according to the fee shown on the myGov portal.

How long does an Apostille take?

How long it takes to Apostille National University certificates and marksheets through myGov depends on the verification and administrative work of the authorities concerned. After you submit the application, the digital attestation is issued once the verification process of National University and the relevant ministries is complete.

So it is best to start the Apostille process well before the deadline for your admission, job or immigration application.

Advice and help with myGov Apostille

Many students face various problems when Apostilling National University certificates, marksheets and transcripts through myGov. Many need help in particular with choosing the right service, filling in the online application form, scanning and uploading the required documents, completing the payment and resolving application issues.

If you run into any problem with the Apostille of a National University certificate, marksheet or transcript, or want advice on the application process through myGov, contact us on WhatsApp.

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