A transcript is a consolidated scorecard that carries the grades of all academic years of a degree course. Kerala University transcript is no different from it. It also holds the academic scores that you have received separately (year by year). The transcript certificate and the transcript are similar. You can have it in a single format, which is verified by the controller or the registrar of your Kerala University.
It is mainly used for verifying that you have truly completed that degree course and successfully attained it. Mostly, this document is required for admission to a foreign university or getting an employment visa abroad.
What Does it Contain?
Here are some points that help in analysing your academic transcript if it has all the necessary details. Do check if these details are mentioned in your transcript:
- Name of the Issuing Academic Institution/College
- Accreditation of the Academic Institution/College
- Name of the Student
- Roll Number/Identity of the Student
- Name of the Degree obtained
- List of Courses undertaken
- Marks/grade obtained in all the courses
- Total Aggregate of the Marks/Grade obtained
How To Get Transcript From Kerala University Online?
You can apply for it online. For this purpose, you need to visit the website of that university. Before requesting this transcript, ensure that you have scanned copies of your college degree and scorecards. It also requires translation into English (if it’s in a local language). Besides, this service is chargeable, which means that you have to pay its application fees.
Recently, the entire process is revised in this state. Let’s get through the complete procedure of getting a transcript.
- Fill in the general form for the transcript.
- Pay a fee of INR 1050 + INR 25. This is the case with online applications. For every copy, you have to pay a similar amount.
- Enclose the following documents to support your application — SSLC certificate copy, +2 certificate copy, degree certificate copy, degree mark list copy, and additional mark list copy.
- Do enclose your duly filled application form and Challan or fee receipt.
- Go and take a pass from the office. Or, you may submit it online.
- Enclose and submit all aforesaid documents together with their fee.
How Many Days Does it Take To Process the Application?
Generally, it takes two weeks, which means you may receive your transcript from Kerala University in just 14 days. However, this duration can be a month long in the case of NRI students. Please consider these all working days, excluding off days.
The university will dispatch the document directly to the address that is mentioned on the application form or provided by the applicant on the university portal.
What Documents to Enclose for a Transcript?
- ID Proof
- Birth Certificate
- All year mark sheets
- Attested scan copies of mark sheets
- Duly Attested Scanned/Photocopies of School Transfer Certificate (T.C) OR 10th Pass out Certificate.
Why Do You Need a Transcript?
As aforesaid, there are many reasons to have it. It is especially required for those who are likely to seek education from foreign universities. Or, this can be a mandatory document to present before finally getting recruited by a foreign employer. Actually, the employer or dean of any college wants such documented proof that can prove that you’re a grad or have a certain degree or diploma. These proofs are necessary to fulfill official requirements before getting admission to a course, or employment. In the nutshell, it’s a holistic overview of how a student has performed during a degree course and what benchmarks he achieved during it.
Here are the exact points to quickly understand the purpose is to have a transcript:
- Higher Studies
- Visa Applications
- Employment
- Transferring Colleges
- Credit Transfer
- Personal Reasons
For any inquiry regarding a transcript from Kerala University, contact Services2NRI.
