All the certificates should get attested from the concerned home department to get embassy attestation. Except Kerala it is known as the State authentication Department (H.R.D) in India. A certificate is authenticated only in issuing state education department after verifying the content of the specified certificate. Authentication is the truly an accurate representation of the authenticity of that specified certificate. The State Human Resource Department is attested all certificates issued by Govt. School, Govt. Technical Board, Medical & Paramedical Institution, university, etc. After completing the attestation process the certificate can proceed to the ministry of External Affairs & Embassy Attestation.