Attestation involves witnessing the signing of a formal document to verify its authenticity and as a legal acknowledgment of the document’s validity.
- Apply to the issuing board for verification. Make a printout of the online verification available for boards connected with the IBCC Attestation Portal, or obtain the verification in sealed envelopes from the concerned boards.
- Apply online for attestation of documents and complete the online application form for attestation.
- Choose any of three available modes for submission of attestation.
- Pay the prescribed attestation fee using any of the available methods (using mobile banking app, bank challan).
- Before submitting the documents for attestation, please ensure to remove the plastic coating.
- Bring OR send (if the courier option is chosen) the following documents on the date of appointment.
- A printout of the application form generated through the IBCC Attestation Portal.
- Original certificate, diploma, marks sheet to be attested by IBCC, and one copy of the document for office record.
- If attestation on Photocopies is required then the required number of Photocopies.
- Original paid fee challan OR printout of online fee submission receipt
- Photocopy of the student and father’s CNIC.
- For boards not connected to the IBCC Attestation Portal, verification must be enclosed in a sealed envelope by the respective board. Verification not enclosed in a sealed envelope or open, will not be accepted.
- For the Boards connected with the IBCC Attestation Portal, the student must bring a printout of the online available verification.
(the boards connected with IBCC Portal are BISE Balochistan, BISE Bahawalpur, Federal BISE Islamabad, BISE Lahore, BISE Malakand, BISE Quetta, BISE Rawalpindi, BISE Sahiwal, and Ziauddin University Examination Board).
Note:
- Only blood relatives are permitted to apply on behalf of the applicant.
- Please read the rules for attestation thoroughly before applying for attestation.
- The attested documents are returned on the same day of appointment if submitted in first half of the day. The documents submitted in second half of the day are returned on next day in first half.
- The applications received through courier are processed wihin 15 working days and attested documents are returned via courier to the address given on application form.
- In Express Services, documents are processed and returned within an hour after submission.
Yes, IBCC attests school leaving certificate.
- Apply online using the link (attest.ibcc.edu.pk) and choose any of the three available methods. (appointment, courier, express)
- Bring OR send (if the courier option is chosen) the following documents on the date of appointment
- A printout of the application form generated through the IBCC Attestation Portal.
- Original School Leaving Certificate duly countersigned by the CEO/EDO of the concerned Directorate of Education.
- Last Annual Progress Report issued by the concerned school and signed by the Principal.
- Photocopy of the father’s CNIC and B-form of the applicant.
- Photocopy of CNIC/Passport
- Original paid fee challan OR printout of online fee submission receipt
Note:
- School Leaving Certificates up to Class 8 are attested only.
- Only blood relatives are permitted to apply on behalf of the applicant.
- Please read the rules for attestation thoroughly before applying for attestation.
No, the IBCC does not attest documents from private educational institutions. The IBCC only attests certificates issued by recognized BISEs, BTEs, Wafaq, Tanzeem within Pakistan.
Yes, IBCC seals the attested photocopies of certificates/marks sheets for foreign evaluation agencies such as WES, ICAS, etc., upon the request of the applicant. The IBCC-attested documents are sealed and handed over to the applicant for onward submission to the relevant agency. This service is available upon request, and a nominal fee is charged for the sealed envelope service.
No, The IBCC only attests certificates issued by recognized BISEs, BTEs, Wafaq, Tanzeem within Pakistan and does not attest non-academic qualifications. Only educational certificates, diplomas, and similar academic documents up to the higher secondary level are attested by IBCC.
For attestation of a duplicate certificate, you will be required to obtain a duplicate certificate from the relevant board and verification of the duplicate certificate. Then you can apply for IBCC attestation following the standard procedure.
If you have lost your diploma/certificate attested from IBCC, you will be required to obtain a duplicate certificate from the relevant board and verification of the duplicate certificate. Then you can apply for IBCC attestation following the standard procedure.
Yes, IBCC Pakistan provides attestation services for foreign educational qualifications provided these qualifications are equivalent to SSC and HSSC. The applicant must provide a copy of the equivalence certificate for attestation of foreign educational qualifications. This step has been initiated for individuals having international qualifications seeking further studies or employment within Pakistan as attested documents are often required by institutions and employers to confirm the validity of foreign qualifications.
Once your attestation request is submitted, you cannot directly cancel it online. However, you may contact IBCC’s helpline for assistance or visit the office in person to discuss any special considerations.
To schedule an attestation appointment, register and log into the IBCC’s online portal. After completing the necessary forms and payment, you can choose an available date and time slot to visit and submit the application at the office.
To fill out the form for attestation of Equivalence Certificates issued by IBCC, follow these steps:
- Apply online using the link (attest.ibcc.edu.pk) and choose any of the three available methods. (appointment, courier, express)
- Add your details and information.
- Select the relevant qualification (i.e., SSC/HSSC).
- Select the examination board as IBCC.
- Complete the 5 steps.
- Select the date and time.
- Submit
- Bring OR send (if the courier option is chosen) the following documents on the date of appointment
- A printout of the application form generated through the IBCC Attestation Portal.
- Original Equivalence Certificate issued by IBCC and a photocopy for office record.
- Photocopies of the educational qualification documents against which equivalence was issued.
- Photocopy of CNIC/Passport of the applicant and parent
Original paid fee challan OR printout of online fee submission receipt
Yes, all regional offices of IBCC located in Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi, Bahawalpur, and Quetta, provide attestation services for diplomas, certificates, and marks sheets.
If you have revised your IBCC attested certificate/marks sheet, you will be required to obtain a Revised Certificate from the relevant board and verification of the Revised Certificate. Then you can apply for IBCC attestation following the standard procedure.
No, IBCC does not attest Bachelor/Master or higher degrees. Higher Education Commission (HEC) is authorized to attest the higher degrees in Pakistan.
No, the applicants are advised to remove lamination from the certificates/diploma/transcripts before submitting their attestation.
Yes, transcripts/result cards/marks sheets for grade 9th and grade 11th signed by the Controller of Exams of the respective Board do get attested.
No, the diploma/certificate holder doesn’t need to come in person. He/she can get the diploma/certificate attested through his/her authorized person (blood relatives only) or through approved courier services of Pakistan. The authorized (blood relative) must have documents to prove relation.
Yes, IBCC attests certificates and Diplomas of foreign qualifications provided these qualifications are equivalent to SSC and HSSC of Pakistan. The applicant must provide a copy of the equivalence certificate for attestation of foreign educational qualifications.
If the cause of rejection appears to be the authenticity of attestation then one must personally visit the IBCC office for post-attestation revision/correction along with all original documents and CNIC or seek guidance by calling IBCC’s UAN (051 111 114 222).
IBCC online attestation has QR codes for a lifetime and can be verified by scanning QR or verification link given on the website of IBCC. There is no need for re-verification. However, if the certificates were attested before the online system without QR, IBCC re-attests certificates on submission of the prescribed fee and is subject to fulfillment of requirements.
- Apply to the issuing board for verification. Make a printout of the online verification available for boards connected with the IBCC Attestation Portal, or obtain the verification in sealed envelopes from the concerned boards.
- Apply online for attestation of documents and complete the online application form for attestation.
- Choose any of three available modes for submission of attestation.
- Pay the prescribed attestation fee using any of the available methods (using mobile banking app, bank challan).
- Before submitting the documents for attestation, please ensure to remove the plastic coating.
- Bring OR send (if the courier option is chosen) the following documents on the date of appointment
- A printout of the application form generated through the IBCC Attestation Portal.
- Original certificate, diploma, marks sheet to be attested by IBCC, and one copy of the document for office record.
- If attestation on Photocopies is required then the required number of Photocopies.
- Original paid fee challan OR printout of online fee submission receipt
- Photocopy of the student and father’s CNIC.
- For boards not connected to the IBCC Attestation Portal, verification must be enclosed in a sealed envelope by the respective board. Verification not enclosed in a sealed envelope or open, will not be accepted.
- For the Boards connected with the IBCC Attestation Portal, the student must bring a printout of the online available verification.
(the boards connected with IBCC Portal are BISE Balochistan, BISE Bahawalpur, Federal BISE Islamabad, BISE Lahore, BISE Malakand, BISE Quetta, BISE Rawalpindi, BISE Sahiwal, and Ziauddin University Examination Board)
Note:
- Only blood relatives are permitted to apply on behalf of the applicant.
Please read the rules for attestation thoroughly before applying for attestation.
The procedure is the same, however, an authorized person (blood relative only) may apply to the office if an Appointment OR Express mode is opted, otherwise courier option can be selected to deliver documents to the respective IBCC office. The documents will be returned through courier to the given address of Pakistan as mentioned on application form.
- Apply to the issuing board for verification. Make a printout of the online verification available for boards connected with the IBCC Attestation Portal, or obtain the verification in sealed envelopes from the concerned boards.
- Apply online for attestation of documents and complete the online application form for attestation.
- Choose any of three available modes for submission of attestation.
- Pay the prescribed attestation fee using any of the available methods (using mobile banking app, bank challan).
- Before submitting the documents for attestation, please ensure to remove the plastic coating.
- Bring OR send (if the courier option is chosen) the following documents on the date of appointment
- A printout of the application form generated through the IBCC Attestation Portal.
- Original certificate, diploma, marks sheet to be attested by IBCC, and one copy of the document for office record.
- If attestation on Photocopies is required then the required number of Photocopies.
- Original paid fee challan OR printout of online fee submission receipt
- Photocopy of the student and father’s CNIC.
- For boards not connected to the IBCC Attestation Portal, verification must be enclosed in a sealed envelope by the respective board. Verification not enclosed in a sealed envelope or open, will not be accepted.
- For the Boards connected with the IBCC Attestation Portal, the student must bring a printout of the online available verification.
(the boards connected with IBCC Portal are BISE Balochistan, BISE Bahawalpur, Federal BISE Islamabad, BISE Lahore, BISE Malakand, BISE Quetta, BISE Rawalpindi, BISE Sahiwal, and Ziauddin University Examination Board)
Note:
- Only blood relatives are permitted to apply on behalf of the applicant.
Please read the rules for attestation thoroughly before applying for attestation. It’s important to keep in regard that the attestation requirements may vary depending on the specific situation and purpose of the attestation. Therefore, it’s advisable to check with IBCC or the relevant authority for the most up-to-date information and specific requirements.
If a person is residing outside Pakistan and needs attestation of original documents, the procedure is the same, however, an authorized person (blood relative only) may apply to the office if an Appointment OR Express mode is opted, otherwise courier option can be selected to deliver documents to the respective IBCC office. The documents will be returned through courier to the given address in Pakistan as mentioned on the application form.
The attestation issued by IBCC (Inter Boards Coordination Commission) is valid for the lifetime unless the document OR attestation has been canceled by the issuing authority.
- The attested documents are returned on the same day of appointment if submitted in first half of the day. The documents submitted in second half of the day are returned on next day in first half.
- The applications received through courier are processed wihin 15 working days and attested documents are returned via courier to the address given on application form.
- In Express Services, documents are processed and returned within an hour after submission.
It depends on the country where you plan to study and the educational institution you intend to attend. Whether IBCC (Inter Boards Coordination Commission) attestation is required or not varies based on the specific requirements of the educational institution and the country’s embassy or consulate in Pakistan. In many cases, IBCC attestation is widely recognized and accepted to verify the authenticity of certificates, aiding in meeting admission requirements for educational institutions abroad. It’s advisable to obtain IBCC attestation to ensure that your educational qualifications are recognized by the institution and authorities in the country where you aim to study.
Yes, you can apply for IBCC attestation at the head office in Islamabad and any regional office located across Pakistan.
Yes, tracking the status of the attestation application is available through the online attestation portal by logging into your account. Additionally, you can contact IBCC via phone or email to inquire about the status of your application submitted at any IBCC office or sent through courier. Provide your application ID and relevant details when contacting IBCC.
The fee for obtaining a standard IBCC attestation may vary depending on the type of attestation and the number of documents required to be attested. Here’s a breakdown of the fees:
- Original Certificate/DMC Fee: PKR 1200 each
- Per Photocopy Fee: PKR 600 each
IBCC attests educational documents up to the HSSC Level (12th grade) issued by recognized BISEs/BTEs/Madaris/Wafaq of Pakistan, typically required for admission to foreign universities or colleges. Similarly, HEC attests educational documents beyond the HSSC level, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees.
IBCC doesn’t impose specific restrictions on the age or time of educational documents for attestation. However, there might be certain limitations or requirements based on your specific situation and the destination country.
Yes, you can have your educational documents attested by multiple authorities, depending on the requirements of the institutions or organizations you’re applying to. For instance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office may attest SSC/HSSC Certificates after IBCC attestation.
In case of loss or damage to one’s educational documents during the attestation process, promptly contact the relevant authority of IBCC for guidance on the next steps and possible remedies. (051-111-114-222)
Yes, for attesting a higher-level certificate/diploma (HSSC), a student is required to present his/her lower-level certificate/diploma (SSC) as well.
The process is similar to attesting SSC/HSSC/Diploma certificates, but the student doesn’t need to provide verification the equivalence certificate as it’s issued by IBCC itself and can be verified from record. However, photocopies of GCEs and diplomas of non-indigenous qualifications are required.
Yes, IBCC attests photocopies of diplomas/transcripts upon request.
Yes, students can apply for attestation of only the Transcript/DMC, provided that it is verified by the concerned Board or a photocopy is provided.