What documents are required for university admission in India?
Last reviewed January 2026 · Sri Venkateshwara University, Pakyong, Sikkim
Core checklist
Carry originals plus two sets of self-attested photocopies:
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate (also proof of date of birth)
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- Degree/provisional certificate and all semester marksheets (PG and PhD)
- Transfer certificate and migration certificate
- Character certificate from the last institution
- Aadhaar or passport, and 6–8 passport photographs
- Category, domicile, income or gap certificate as applicable
If a document is delayed
Provisional admission is normally granted against an undertaking, with the missing marksheet or migration certificate submitted before the first examination.
Related questions
Is a gap certificate mandatory?
It is required only when there is a break in study between the last qualification and the current application; an affidavit is normally accepted.
Can documents be verified online?
Yes, at universities that run online admission, including SVU — verification is done over video call and originals are checked at joining.
Still deciding?
Talk to the admissions desk at Sri Venkateshwara University, Pakyong for a programme-specific fee sheet and eligibility check.