Documents required for admission
All documents must be submitted as clear SOFT COPIES (scanned PDF/JPG, readable, max ~2 MB each). Documents are VERIFIED by the university / admission team first; admission is processed only after successful verification. Originals may be asked for physical verification later if the university requires.
How verification works
- 1Student shares soft copies on WhatsApp/e-mail/portal
- 2MIODL counsellor pre-checks eligibility & documents
- 3Documents uploaded on university application portal
- 4University verifies (2–7 working days)
- 5Provisional admission letter & fee payment
- 6Enrollment no., LMS login, ABC/APAAR ID
- 7Original verification only if the university asks. Admission proceeds ONLY after successful document verification.
Admission proceeds only after successful document verification.
Mandatory for everyone
| Document | Needed for | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 10 Marksheet & Passing Certificate | All programmes | PDF/JPG, clear scan, < 2 MB | Used for DOB & name verification. |
| Class 12 Marksheet & Passing Certificate | All programmes | PDF/JPG, < 2 MB | Diploma (3-yr after 10th) holders upload diploma marksheets + certificate instead. |
| Aadhaar Card (front & back) | All (Indian nationals) | PDF/JPG | Mandatory for ABC/APAAR ID creation; mobile must be Aadhaar-linked. |
| Passport-size Photograph | All | JPG, white background, < 200 KB | Recent (within 6 months). |
| Signature | All | JPG on white paper, < 100 KB | Blue/black ink. |
| Valid e-mail ID & mobile number | All | – | All OTPs, LMS login & ABC ID go here. |
Mandatory for postgraduate / executive / doctoral
| Document | Needed for | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation – ALL semester / year marksheets + consolidated marksheet | PG, Executive, PG Diploma, DBA | PDF (all pages in one file preferred) | Final-year students upload last available marksheet + result-awaited undertaking. |
| Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate | PG, Executive, PG Diploma, DBA | PDF/JPG | Provisional accepted if final degree not yet issued. |
| Proof of Mathematics / Statistics / CS at 10+2 or graduation | MCA, M.Sc (DS/AI/Maths) | Marksheet clearly showing subject | If absent, bridge course as per university. |
| Passport, Visa / PR card, Address proof, CV | NRI / Foreign nationals | International fee applies; AIU equivalence certificate for foreign qualifications. | |
| Updated CV / Statement of Purpose | DBA, Executive programmes |
Only if it applies to you
| Document | Needed for | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's degree marksheets & certificate | DBA / Doctorate | Required where DBA eligibility is via Master's. | |
| Other Govt Photo ID (PAN / Passport / Voter ID / DL) | All | PDF/JPG | Ask if Aadhaar name mismatch. |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) | All – only if claiming relaxation / scholarship | PDF/JPG | Needed to get 5% marks relaxation or scholarship. |
| Work-Experience Certificate(s) / Appointment letter / Salary slip | Executive MBA, MBA WX, NMIMS 2-yr exp route, UPES 45% route, DBA | Must show total years; on company letterhead. | |
| Name-change proof (Gazette / Marriage certificate / Affidavit) | All – if name differs across documents | ||
| Migration / Transfer Certificate | Only if the university asks (e.g. some state universities) | Not required by most online universities. | |
| Gap-year affidavit / undertaking | If education gap > 2 yrs (some universities) | ||
| Scholarship supporting documents (defence, sports, alumni, sibling etc.) | If claiming university scholarship | University-specific. | |
| Defence / Divyaang / Govt ID (special category) | Optional at Manipal etc. | Scholarship categories. |
ABC / APAAR ID: Mandatory for every online/ODL learner (UGC & NEP-2020). Created with Aadhaar-linked mobile number during admission; credits earned are deposited in the Academic Bank of Credits.