Education Verification
Authenticate candidate academic credentials with accuracy and reliability.
Educational qualifications are often the foundation of a candidate’s professional profile. However, falsified or exaggerated degrees and certificates are becoming increasingly common in today’s job market. Our Education Verification Services help employers confirm academic achievements, ensuring only genuine candidates are hired.
- ✓ Identity Check
- ✓ Employment Check
- ✓ Education Check
- ✓ Address Check
- ✓ Reference Check
Why Education Verification Matters
Hiring candidates based on false educational claims can lead to reputational damage, compliance risks, and poor performance outcomes. Verifying academic records is crucial for building a trusted and skilled workforce.
Validate degrees, diplomas, and certifications claimed by candidates.
Prevent credential fraud and fake universities from slipping through.
Strengthen compliance with industry and corporate policies.
Hire candidates with confidence and peace of mind.
What We Verify
Our education verification services cover a wide range of academic credentials across institutions and levels of study.
Degree & Diploma Verification
Cross-checking authenticity with universities, boards, and colleges.
Course & Specialization Validation
Confirming the exact program and major pursued.
Enrollment & Graduation Dates
Ensuring correct duration of study.
Grades / CGPA (where available)
Validating performance records if required.
Accreditation Status of Institutions
Confirming recognition by governing bodies like UGC, AICTE, etc.
How Our Process Works
We follow a streamlined, step-by-step approach for dependable verification:
1
Candidate Data Submission
Candidate shares academic certificates and mark sheets.
2
Consent & Initiation
We obtain candidate approval and initiate verification.
3
Institution Contact
Official verification requests are sent to universities/boards.
4
Database Cross-Check
We verify against authorized academic and government databases.
5
Final Report
A clear report highlighting verified details, mismatches, or red flags is shared.
Why Choose Screeningstar
Screeningstar combines technology, expertise, and compliance to deliver accurate education verification:
Pan-India & global coverage
Verification with universities and boards worldwide
Fast turnaround time
Quick results while maintaining high accuracy
Trusted sources
Direct confirmation from institutions and official records
Data security
Confidential handling of sensitive candidate documents
Scalable services
From individual checks to large-scale enterprise hiring
Industries We Serve
We help companies across industries hire with confidence:
IT & Technology
Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing & Engineering
E-Commerce & Retail
Staffing & Recruitment Agencies
Trusted by Employers Nationwide
Organizations rely on Screeningstar to ensure every qualification presented by a candidate is authentic. Our reports help HR teams avoid fraud and onboard skilled talent with confidence.
Screeningstar’s education verification saved us from hiring candidates with fake certificates. Highly reliable and professional service.
– Talent Acquisition Manager, BFSI Firm
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is education verification in background checks?
Education verification is the process of confirming a candidate’s academic qualifications directly with the issuing school, college, university, or board to ensure authenticity and prevent fraudulent or inflated credentials.
2. How does Screeningstar verify degrees and certificates?
Screeningstar validates candidate credentials by directly contacting institutions, using online verification portals, and checking accreditation databases. Each verification is supported by official confirmation from authentic sources.
3. What documents are required for education verification?
Candidates typically need to submit a scanned copy of their degree or mark sheets, institution name, year of passing, registration number, and any reference numbers associated with the certificate for quick authentication.
4. How long does education verification usually take?
Education verification typically takes 5–12 working days, depending on institution response times, record availability, exam boards, and whether the verification is domestic or international.
5. Can Screeningstar verify international degrees?
Yes. We work with authorized global partners to verify international degrees from recognized universities, ensuring compliance with global education standards and eliminating credential fraud.
6. What happens if the candidate’s education cannot be verified?
If verification fails, we provide a detailed report specifying the reason—such as unresponsive institution, mismatched records, unrecognized university, or suspected forged documents—enabling employers to make informed decisions.
7. Do candidates need to submit original certificates?
No, original certificates are not required. Screeningstar uses scanned or digital copies and verifies the information directly from the issuing authority, making the process fast, safe, and contactless.
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