Hi.Do you have any latest info regarding mailing of the sealed envelope directly by MU?1. You need the original documents. MU verifies the photocopies against the originals. Can you convince MU to do otherwise? This is India, I won't speculate.
2. WES has changed its rules as far as India is concerned from December 1, 2018. Therefore, MU will need to courier your documents to WES - previously, MU would attest it all and hand it over to the applicant. The applicant would then need to courier it. What's the new procedure and cost? No idea. Even I would love to know.
3. Marksheets and transcripts are different. You need transcripts for all courses that have been completed a decade (or more) ago. Anything lesser and marksheets + convocation are fine.
Please continue to monitor for subtle rule changes. I am now a veteran here and may get some of the information wrong
WES Procedures - University of Mumbai
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Some updates :
1. So I visited the Vidyapeeth Vidyarthi Bhavan in Churchgate. (https://goo.gl/maps/PYvJwH7oyGU2). The process is identical to what most people described. I am still not sure if they will attest the copy of university marksheets against college transcripts , although the guy apparently told me they will (NOT SURE ABOUT THIS, WILL UPDATE YOU GUYS). However I overheard an interesting conversation about WES (not related to my case but still I thought I'd mention.
So apparently,for MBA graduates, WES only recognizes MBA courses from certain colleges such as IIMs as two year courses. This also applies to MMS courses. But something like PGDM, even from reputed colleges(for instance JBIMS), MAYBE considered only as a 1 year specialization instead of a two year masters. In case anyone is in a similar boat, please research and query WES before paying them.
2. I was digging up stuff on the internet and came across this :
@zagcollins FYR
https://ves.ac.in/vesit/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/01/PROCEDURE-FOR-DUPLICATE-MARKSHEET-OF-MUMBAI-UNIVERSITY.pdf
The site in the aforementioned document :
https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/en
Has anyone tried this site? Its a legitimate Government of Maharashtra site. They claim they are officially mandated to deliver (at doorstep) requested educational documents within days from the date of request. I am thinking of giving this a shot, alongwith the other process, just incase WES doesn't accept the marksheet copies and still wants University transcripts.
3. I also applied to one of the colleges for transcripts, and will be applying to the second college tomorrow. My strategy so far has been to apply for 3 sets of transcripts from each college. I am gonna give one attempt to send these documents (as outlined in 1) and if somehow it doesnt pan out, I have another sealed set of college transcripts that I can send (saves me the effort of applying to college again). And in tandem I am anyway thinking of applying via aaplesarkar and see if that pans out. Alternatively if this doesnt work, I'll find someway to go to MU Kalina and find a way there.
Sorry for wall of ramble, I am still trying to figure this whole process. I am yet to get any idea about the whole University mailing documents bit, and if I find any information, I will keep you guys posted.
1. So I visited the Vidyapeeth Vidyarthi Bhavan in Churchgate. (https://goo.gl/maps/PYvJwH7oyGU2). The process is identical to what most people described. I am still not sure if they will attest the copy of university marksheets against college transcripts , although the guy apparently told me they will (NOT SURE ABOUT THIS, WILL UPDATE YOU GUYS). However I overheard an interesting conversation about WES (not related to my case but still I thought I'd mention.
So apparently,for MBA graduates, WES only recognizes MBA courses from certain colleges such as IIMs as two year courses. This also applies to MMS courses. But something like PGDM, even from reputed colleges(for instance JBIMS), MAYBE considered only as a 1 year specialization instead of a two year masters. In case anyone is in a similar boat, please research and query WES before paying them.
2. I was digging up stuff on the internet and came across this :
@zagcollins FYR
https://ves.ac.in/vesit/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/01/PROCEDURE-FOR-DUPLICATE-MARKSHEET-OF-MUMBAI-UNIVERSITY.pdf
The site in the aforementioned document :
https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/en
Has anyone tried this site? Its a legitimate Government of Maharashtra site. They claim they are officially mandated to deliver (at doorstep) requested educational documents within days from the date of request. I am thinking of giving this a shot, alongwith the other process, just incase WES doesn't accept the marksheet copies and still wants University transcripts.
3. I also applied to one of the colleges for transcripts, and will be applying to the second college tomorrow. My strategy so far has been to apply for 3 sets of transcripts from each college. I am gonna give one attempt to send these documents (as outlined in 1) and if somehow it doesnt pan out, I have another sealed set of college transcripts that I can send (saves me the effort of applying to college again). And in tandem I am anyway thinking of applying via aaplesarkar and see if that pans out. Alternatively if this doesnt work, I'll find someway to go to MU Kalina and find a way there.
Sorry for wall of ramble, I am still trying to figure this whole process. I am yet to get any idea about the whole University mailing documents bit, and if I find any information, I will keep you guys posted.
@n2cool you were right about this bit. Her WES account does mention University needs to send the document directly. You have saved me a wasted attempt, thanks a lot for that! Though I still need to figure how their mailing process works.
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@siddg no worries my pleasure. Do you have any further updates? Sorry if it sounds pushy. I'm asking because I'm now in Mumbai and I will be going to the Churchgate MU office tomorrow morning with the college issued transcripts (which I will have at hand later this afternoon) and I need to get it right first time as I'm leaving again on Sunday morning. Please let me know if anything important MUST DO thing comes to your mind. Thanks in advance
I just got done with applying for College transcripts yesterday. I am yet to approach the University people for their process. I'm sorry but atm I don't have any more helpful updates.
If you're going to MU though, I'd recommend taking copies from a good photocopier as the ones around the MU could have varied results which could mean the copies may not be clear.
(Just realised you posted this yesterday, sorry for the late response. Gmail inadvertently marked the alert for this thread as spam so I just saw this response today)
All the best! Here's hoping you have a quick and hasslefree experience. Please also take time to visit a nice restaurant in Churchgate - you should reward yourself for this hardwork!
Cheers!
Hi guys
I'm struggling with the following new rule. Any help as to how I can get Mumbai University to send my BCom transcripts directly?
Thanks in advance!
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On December 1, 2018, WES modified the document requirements for applicants educated in India. WES requires all documents to be mailed directly to WES by the institution that issues them. WES does not accept documents in sealed envelopes that are forwarded to WES by applicants themselves, colleges, agents, consultants, or other third parties.
Why is this change happening?
Due to this increased incidence of fraudulent documents, WES has decided to only accept documents in sealed envelopes that are mailed directly by the institutions themselves.
Who is affected by this change?
This change applies to all WES applications for evaluation of Indian credentials submitted on or after December 1, 2018. This is the date you received a WES reference number. If your WES reference number was issued on or after December 1, 2018, the new policy applies to you. If your WES reference number was issued before December 1, 2018, the new policy does not apply.
What should you tell your institution?
Please request your institution to mail your attested documents directly to WES in a sealed envelope with institution stamps/seals on the back flap. The institution must mail the sealed envelope themselves. They should not give the sealed envelope to you or a third party to mail to WES.
What happens if WES receives mark sheets sent by me, or a third party?
The documents will not be accepted and your file will be placed on hold until WES receives the attested mark sheets directly from your institution.
I'm struggling with the following new rule. Any help as to how I can get Mumbai University to send my BCom transcripts directly?
Thanks in advance!
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On December 1, 2018, WES modified the document requirements for applicants educated in India. WES requires all documents to be mailed directly to WES by the institution that issues them. WES does not accept documents in sealed envelopes that are forwarded to WES by applicants themselves, colleges, agents, consultants, or other third parties.
Why is this change happening?
Due to this increased incidence of fraudulent documents, WES has decided to only accept documents in sealed envelopes that are mailed directly by the institutions themselves.
Who is affected by this change?
This change applies to all WES applications for evaluation of Indian credentials submitted on or after December 1, 2018. This is the date you received a WES reference number. If your WES reference number was issued on or after December 1, 2018, the new policy applies to you. If your WES reference number was issued before December 1, 2018, the new policy does not apply.
What should you tell your institution?
Please request your institution to mail your attested documents directly to WES in a sealed envelope with institution stamps/seals on the back flap. The institution must mail the sealed envelope themselves. They should not give the sealed envelope to you or a third party to mail to WES.
What happens if WES receives mark sheets sent by me, or a third party?
The documents will not be accepted and your file will be placed on hold until WES receives the attested mark sheets directly from your institution.
I agree. I don’t think MU has a process where they send out transcripts directly to requesting institutions. I really don’t think they are going to make changes for a small number of people. I will be mailing WES my concern on this. Lets hope they give us a positive response.
I have sent them an email. Tried calling them twice at different timings but wait times were too much. Lets see. I know one thing. MU doesn’t really care, they’re not gonna change.
Dear Experts,
I passed B.E. from Mumbai, in 1998.
I want to get WES assessment done for my B.E. mark sheets and certificates.
Following is my understanding from the various threads in this forum;
1. Get transcripts (attested copies) of all 8 semesters and degree certificate, from College. (Do not seal the envelope)
2. Submit these transcripts to MU Churchgate office.
3. Ask them to send the MU attested copies to WES. ( as per few threads, MU is not sending the copies to WES. Is there any solution?)
Please confirm the above understanding.
I passed B.E. from Mumbai, in 1998.
I want to get WES assessment done for my B.E. mark sheets and certificates.
Following is my understanding from the various threads in this forum;
1. Get transcripts (attested copies) of all 8 semesters and degree certificate, from College. (Do not seal the envelope)
2. Submit these transcripts to MU Churchgate office.
3. Ask them to send the MU attested copies to WES. ( as per few threads, MU is not sending the copies to WES. Is there any solution?)
Please confirm the above understanding.
Hi All,
Planning to get my assessment done from WES. As I am currently not based out of India, please let me know how I can get the transcripts out to WES. I do have transcripts with me in a college sealed envelope which were issued a couple of years ago.
Regards,
Stephen Coutinho
Planning to get my assessment done from WES. As I am currently not based out of India, please let me know how I can get the transcripts out to WES. I do have transcripts with me in a college sealed envelope which were issued a couple of years ago.
Regards,
Stephen Coutinho