RGUHS Degree & Document Verification: How It Works
Last reviewed 30 July 2026
Verification is the process by which a third party — an employer, a regulator, a licensing board or a background-screening company — confirms directly with the university that your qualification and records are genuine. It is different from obtaining a transcript: verification is about an outside body checking authenticity, often through a formal primary-source verification (PSV) request.
Healthcare professionals encounter this frequently. Gulf regulators, for example, commonly require primary-source verification through services such as DataFlow before licensing, while employers and universities abroad may run their own document checks.
This page explains how verification generally works so you can respond quickly and accurately when a verifier contacts the university about your records.
Who this is for
- Healthcare professionals seeking registration or licensing overseas.
- Applicants going through primary-source verification (e.g. DataFlow for Gulf countries).
- Graduates whose prospective employer or university runs an authenticity check.
How the process generally works
A general sequence to help you prepare. Confirm the current, official steps with the university before you apply.
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Identify who is verifying and how
Verification may be initiated by a licensing authority, an employer, or a verification company acting on their behalf. Find out which body is involved and the exact channel they use, because you often need to authorise the check and pay the verifier separately.
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Provide accurate reference details
Verifiers match against the university's records using your name, registration number, programme and years of study. Supplying these exactly as they appear in your records avoids 'no match' outcomes.
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Authorise and pay the verification service
Primary-source verification services typically require your consent and a fee paid to them. The university then responds to their formal request. Requirements, forms and fees are set by the university and can change. Always confirm the current process on the official RGUHS website before you apply.
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Allow time for the university to respond
The verifier sends a request to the university and waits for an official response. This step is outside your direct control, so start early and keep your case reference to follow up.
Document checklist
A general starting point — adapt it to the exact requirements of the body you are applying to.
- Your exact name and registration number as recorded by the university
- Programme name and start / completion years
- Copies of your degree and marks cards (for your own reference)
- The verifier's case/reference number
- Any consent or authorisation form the verifier requires
Good to know
- Verification confirms authenticity; it does not replace a transcript. You may need both for different steps of an application.
- Accuracy prevents 'no match' results — even a small spelling or number mismatch can stall a check.
- You usually pay the verification company, not just the university. Budget for both where relevant.
Questions about this document
No. A transcript is a document issued to you or sent to an evaluator. Verification is an outside body confirming your records directly with the university, often through a primary-source verification request.
This is independent guidance and not the university. For authoritative, current requirements, always check the official RGUHS website.
Not sure which document you actually need?
Start with the guides, or reach out and describe your situation. We will help you understand the process — the university remains the issuing authority for all official documents.
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