Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
A plain-language guide to how RGUHS degree verification works, who typically requests it, and how FACTS helps coordinate the process.
If you studied at a college affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) — whether in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, or an allied health field — you may eventually need someone to confirm that your degree is genuine. That confirmation process is called degree verification, and it is a distinct service from an academic transcript.
This guide explains what RGUHS degree verification typically covers, who tends to request it, the methods universities commonly use to respond, and how FACTS helps coordinate the process. If you instead need your full academic record for admissions or credential evaluation, see our RGUHS Transcript guide. If you need your original or duplicate qualification document, see our RGUHS Degree Certificate guide.
These four RGUHS documents are often confused with one another because they can be requested around the same time, but each serves a different purpose. The table below summarizes the typical distinction.
| Service | Typical Purpose |
|---|---|
| Transcript | Academic record for admissions and credential evaluation — see RGUHS Transcript |
| Degree Verification | Confirmation of degree authenticity, typically requested by a third party |
| Degree Certificate | Original or duplicate qualification document — see RGUHS Degree Certificate |
| Medium of Instruction | Proof that the course was taught in English — see RGUHS Medium of Instruction |
Some processes, such as certain immigration or licensing applications, may require more than one of these documents at once. Requirements vary by organization, so it is worth checking the exact document list you have been given before applying.
Because RGUHS trains regulated healthcare professionals, degree verification requests often come from organizations with a legal or regulatory interest in confirming a graduate’s qualifications. Common requesters include:
Not every organization on this list requires degree verification in every case — some ask for a transcript alone, others ask for verification alone, and some ask for both. It helps to check the exact requirement stated by the requesting organization rather than assuming. For a broader look at who typically needs RGUHS academic records at all, see our RGUHS Transcript guide, which covers graduates across MBBS, BDS, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and AYUSH programs.
Because RGUHS affiliates colleges across a wide range of healthcare disciplines, verification requests come from a correspondingly wide range of graduates. The exact reason for the request usually differs by field:
MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, and MDS graduates often encounter verification requests when applying for overseas medical licensing, hospital credentialing, or specialist registration, where a licensing authority wants direct confirmation from the university rather than relying on the certificate alone.
BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, GNM, and Post Basic BSc Nursing graduates frequently need verification for overseas nursing registration, where bodies such as CGFNS or a national nursing council may request confirmation before issuing a license.
B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and PharmD graduates sometimes need verification as part of pharmacy licensing pathways, including in jurisdictions where PEBC or an equivalent regulator is involved.
BPT, MPT, BASLP, and BOT graduates may be asked for verification by overseas employers or professional associations, particularly where the receiving country regulates these professions closely. For the broader list of RGUHS programs and how each typically uses academic records, see our RGUHS Transcript guide.
BAMS, BHMS, and BNYS graduates occasionally need verification for registration with AYUSH-specific regulatory bodies or when relocating to a country that separately regulates traditional and integrative medicine practitioners.
Some processes call for both documents at the same time. A common pattern is a credential evaluator or licensing authority that wants a full subject-wise transcript for academic assessment, alongside a separate degree verification to confirm the qualification itself is genuine. If you are unsure whether your situation calls for one document or both, it is worth checking the exact wording of the request — and reviewing our RGUHS Transcript guide if a full academic record turns out to be needed as well.
It is also worth noting that a transcript and a degree verification are not interchangeable substitutes for one another, even though both originate from the same university records. A credential evaluator that has explicitly asked for verification will generally not accept a transcript in its place, and vice versa.
Depending on the requesting organization’s own requirements, RGUHS degree verification may be completed through methods such as:
Not every method is available for every request. Some organizations specifically require a sealed envelope, while others are satisfied with an official email response. Where email-based confirmation is the requesting organization’s preferred format, our RGUHS ECCTIS Email Verification guide covers one common example of this in more detail.
Requirements can vary, but universities generally ask for some combination of the following before starting a verification request:
If you are unsure which supporting documents apply to your situation, our RGUHS Degree Certificate guide explains common scenarios such as original issuance, duplicate requests, and name changes in more detail.
Degree verification timelines depend on university processing and can also be affected by how the requesting organization prefers to receive a response. A request that only needs an official email confirmation may move faster than one that requires a sealed physical response mailed to a specific address abroad.
Requests involving an intermediary such as DataFlow or a credential evaluator can sometimes take longer, simply because more parties are involved in exchanging the confirmation. We do not publish fixed day-counts for this reason — typical processing time depends on university processing at the time of your request.
A few recurring issues tend to slow down degree verification requests:
Tell us your academic details and the requesting organization’s information, including which verification method they have asked for, if known.
We prepare and submit the verification request to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, following the university’s current process.
We track progress with the university and keep you informed until the verification response reaches the requesting organization.
Once RGUHS responds to a verification request, the confirmation is usually delivered in whichever format the requesting organization asked for — an email, a sealed letter, or a portal update. From there, it is generally up to the requesting organization to complete their own review. If they come back with follow-up questions or ask for additional confirmation, FACTS can help coordinate that next step as well.
Coordinating degree verification for a regulated healthcare qualification often means dealing with multiple parties at once — the university, the requesting organization, and sometimes an intermediary like DataFlow or CGFNS. FACTS handles the coordination so you are not left following up with each party separately.
This matters most when a request spans several weeks and involves more than one organization, since it becomes easy for a graduate to lose track of what has been sent, to whom, and what is still outstanding.
The following is a hypothetical example used only to illustrate how a verification request might unfold. It does not describe a real FACTS customer.
Suppose a BSc Nursing graduate from an RGUHS-affiliated college applies for a nursing position overseas, and the employer’s licensing authority asks for confirmation directly from the university before processing the license. In this scenario, the graduate would typically need to identify the licensing authority’s preferred verification method, provide their academic details, and allow time for the university to respond. If the same employer separately asks for a full academic record, the graduate may also need an RGUHS transcript — see our RGUHS Transcript guide for that process.
RGUHS degree verification is the process of confirming, directly with the university, that a specific degree was genuinely awarded to a named graduate. It typically confirms details such as the course, year of passing, and degree title rather than providing a full academic record.
A transcript is a detailed academic record showing subject-wise marks and grades across semesters. Degree verification is narrower in scope — it typically confirms that a degree is genuine, without reproducing the full mark sheet history.
DataFlow requests often involve primary source verification, which can include degree verification. Requirements vary by case, so it is worth checking the specific document list DataFlow has requested before applying.
In many cases, universities can address a verification response directly to a requesting organization. Availability of this option depends on RGUHS's process at the time of the request.
CGFNS applications for nursing professionals sometimes involve primary source verification of academic credentials. Since requirements can change, it is best to confirm the current document list directly with CGFNS.
Some nursing councils request confirmation of a degree directly from the issuing university as part of registration or licensing. This varies by council and by country, so requirements should not be assumed to be identical everywhere.
FACTS can help graduates submit verification requests to RGUHS and track their progress, including when the requesting party is an overseas employer or licensing body.
Universities generally need identifying details such as full name as it appears on academic records, course, year of passing, registration or roll number, and the name and contact details of the requesting organization.
Timelines depend on university processing and are not fixed. Verification that involves coordination with an external requesting organization can take longer than a simple document request.
Yes, verification can generally be requested for older degrees, though older academic records may take longer for the university to locate and confirm.
RGUHS is an affiliating university, so records for many constituent colleges are typically retained centrally even if the specific college has closed, merged, or been renamed.
Not necessarily. Some organizations accept an official letter or email response, while others specifically require a sealed envelope or a portal-based confirmation. This depends on the requesting organization's own rules.
Name changes can usually be accommodated, but supporting documents such as a gazette notification, marriage certificate, or affidavit are typically required to link the old and new names.
Acceptance depends entirely on the policies of the specific medical council or licensing authority involved. It is best to confirm their exact documentation requirements before applying.
A degree certificate is a physical or digital qualification document issued to the graduate. Degree verification is a confirmation process carried out with the university, often used when a third party wants to confirm that certificate is genuine.
This depends on the university's process. In many cases the graduate initiates the request and authorizes the university to respond to the employer, rather than the employer approaching the university unprompted.
Verification is generally available across RGUHS-affiliated programs, including diploma-level nursing qualifications, though the exact process can vary by program.
FACTS can help review the requesting organization's form and coordinate with RGUHS, though the university's ability to complete a third-party form exactly as provided can vary.
PEBC evaluations are primarily transcript-based, but some cases may also involve separate confirmation of credentials. Applicants should check PEBC's current requirements for their specific pathway.
If a verification response is not accepted, it helps to find out the specific reason from the receiving organization, since this determines whether a resubmission, a different method, or additional documentation is needed.
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