> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Career - Education

> The Education section helps recruiters quickly understand your academic background and the field you specialize in. Verified education details add credibility and increase trust in your profile.

## Adding an Education Entry

To add your education details:

1. Go to **Profile → Career → Add Education**
2. Fill in the required fields
3. Save your entry
4. Request verification

## School / College Name

Enter the full official name of your institution.

**Examples:** Anna University, PSG College of Technology, SRM University

## Degree Type

Choose your degree from the dropdown.

**Examples:** B.E, B.Tech, B.Sc, M.Tech, MBA, Diploma

## Major / Field of Study

Add what you studied.

**Examples:** Computer Science, Electronics, Business Administration, Fashion Design

<Info>
  This helps recruiters identify your academic specialization.
</Info>

## Grade

You can add your overall score in **CGPA** or **Percentage**.

Choose the format from the dropdown.

**Examples:**

* 8.2 (CGPA)
* 75 %

## Location

Enter the city/state of your college.

**Example:** Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

<Info>
  Helps recruiters understand your base location and relocation preference.
</Info>

## Start Date & End Date

Select your joining and completion dates.

If you’re still studying, enable **“I’m currently studying here.”**

<Info>
  Dates help recruiters understand your academic timeline.
</Info>

## Description

Write a short summary of your educations and can rephrase with Record AI - Max of 500 letters and you can use max of 5 rephrases for free.

**Examples:**

* Completed core coursework in Computer Science Engineering, covering Data Structures, Cloud Computing, DBMS, and Software Engineering. Gained hands-on experience through labs and mini projects that strengthened technical fundamentals.

  This adds great value to your profile.

## Education Verification

You can verify your education to build trust and increase profile credibility.

### How verification works

1. Click **Get verified**
2. Enter the official academic email of your:
   * Professor
   * HOD
   * Department coordinator
   * Training & Placement officer etc..
3. They receive a verification link
4. Once approved, your education becomes **Verified**

### Important guidelines

* Use only **professional/institutional email IDs** ([*name@college.ac.in*](mailto:name@college.ac.in)\_ / edu\_)
* Avoid personal Gmail/Yahoo addresses
* Ask the verifier to check **Spam/Promotions** if the mail isn’t visible
* Verification time depends on the verifier’s response

Verified education increases recruiter trust and profile visibility.

# FAQs

<Expandable title="Do I need to verify my education?">
  Yes, verification builds trust and increases your chances of being shortlisted.
</Expandable>

<Expandable title="What if my professor doesn’t respond?">
  Request verification from another official HOD, staff advisor, or TPO.

  Ask them to check their spam folder.
</Expandable>

<Expandable title="Can I leave the grade field empty?">
  No. Grade is compulsory.
</Expandable>

<Expandable title="Can I add multiple courses?">
  Yes, add all your major degrees (school, diploma, UG, PG).
</Expandable>

<Expandable title="Can I edit my education later after verification?">
  No, you cannot edit any fields after verification.
</Expandable>