Employers, universities, and visa offices often ask for documents attested or issued by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC). If you are checking one, you can verify an IBCC certificate online in a few minutes, as long as it has a QR code. This guide shows which documents IBCC can verify, how to check each one, and what to do if there is no QR code.
What IBCC Can Verify
IBCC verifies only two kinds of documents: equivalence certificates issued by IBCC, and documents attested by IBCC. It also offers verification of IBCC result cards. This matters because IBCC cannot confirm other documents. For example, if you want to check whether a Matric or Intermediate certificate was truly issued, that is done by the education board that issued it.
Which Method to Use
| Document | Where to Verify | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| IBCC attestation sticker with QR code | IBCC attestation verification page | Free |
| IBCC equivalence certificate with QR code | IBCC equivalence verification page | Online check |
| IBCC result card | IBCC online verification | Online check |
| Older documents without a QR code | Manual verification request to IBCC | Fee applies |
How to Verify an IBCC Attestation Online
Every IBCC attestation now carries a QR code that IBCC says is valid for life. Anyone can check it, free of charge.
- Go to the official IBCC website at ibcc.edu.pk and open the Verification section. You can also go straight to the attestation verification page at attest.ibcc.edu.pk.
- Choose the online verification option for IBCC-attested documents.
- Scan the QR code on the attestation sticker, or type in the sticker code or the application ID.
- Read the result on the screen.
- Compare the details with the paper document in your hand. The name and the document must match exactly.
How to Verify an IBCC Equivalence Certificate Online
- Open the IBCC equivalence verification page (equivalence.ibcc.edu.pk), or reach it from the Verification menu on ibcc.edu.pk.
- Scan the QR code on the equivalence certificate, or enter the verification details printed on it.
- Check the record shown online against your certificate. Look at the name, qualification, and grades.
Only equivalence certificates that carry a QR code can be checked this way.
What If the Document Has No QR Code?
Older documents may not have a QR code. In that case, IBCC offers manual verification. The rules are strict:
- IBCC verifies only equivalence certificates and attested documents that it issued itself.
- The organization asking for verification must state clearly why it needs it.
- The request should be sent on the official letterhead of the department.
- IBCC does not verify certificates for third parties, brokers, agents, or consultants when the purpose is unknown.
- You need to send clear photocopies of the certificate or attested document.
The fee published by IBCC for manual verification was Rs. 600 per certificate, plus Rs. 300 for courier. You can pay in cash at an IBCC office or through an online challan from the IBCC website. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the official site before paying.
If the Result Does Not Match
- Check that you typed the code or ID correctly, then try again.
- Make sure you used the correct page. Attestations and equivalence certificates are checked on different pages.
- If the online record is missing or different from the paper, do not accept the document.
- Contact IBCC directly to confirm it, or ask the person who gave you the document to apply for fresh attestation.
Can an Old Attestation Be Updated?
If a certificate was attested without a QR code, the holder can apply for re-attestation by paying the prescribed fee and meeting the requirements. After that, the document carries a QR code that can be verified online.
Beware of Fake Verification Websites
Some websites copy the look of IBCC pages and ask you to “enter a code to verify.” Use only the official IBCC website, ibcc.edu.pk, and its official attestation and equivalence pages. Never pay a stranger to “verify” or “arrange” a certificate for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IBCC online verification free?
Verifying an IBCC-attested document with a QR code online is free of charge.
Can IBCC verify my Matric certificate?
IBCC verifies only its own equivalence certificates and the documents it has attested. The issuing education board verifies the original Matric or Intermediate certificate.
How long is an IBCC attestation valid?
IBCC says its attestation is valid for life, unless the issuing authority cancels the document or the attestation.
What if my certificate has no QR code?
Apply for manual verification, or apply for re-attestation so the document gets a QR code.
Who can ask IBCC for manual verification?
Organizations such as employers or universities can, if they state the purpose and send a request on official letterhead. IBCC does not verify for brokers or agents when the purpose is unclear.
Verifying an IBCC certificate online takes only a few minutes when it has a QR code. Use the official IBCC pages, match the online record to the paper, and ask IBCC for manual verification when a document is older.
