Cheapest way to sent a courier to Germany from India.

The courier that I am talking about does not include document, but only the stuff that you are allowed to send by air. s


Which is the cheapest way?
The registered post from Indian post is the cheapest way to send a parcel to Europe especially in Germany. The parcel will be handled by Indian post in India and its counterpart is DHL in Germany. The most spectacular part is that if you want to send a parcel via DHL from India they will charge up-to 2 or 3 fold the money that you pay for Registered post. As an example, for 5 Kg Most private operators (DHL) will charge you 4000-5000Rs  whereas Registered post will cost you only around 2000Rs.

How to send it?
It is easy, just carry the stuff to the main post office near you, they will provide the box which you can put the article. For safety purposes, the parcel should be packed in front of a postman.

How to track it?
This is the tricky part, India post will not update the status regularly. It is a fact so I have found a way to overcome this fault.
Go to India post tracking here
Enter the tracking Id [looks like CL000000000IN]
Look for the status if it says " Exchange Office (INDIA) - Article Bagged"

Then it is shipped from India and you can not track it anymore, so go to DHL Track and Trace here

and enter the same ID . 

If you see like "The shipment has arrived at the export parcel centre" sit back and relax they will update the status regularly and you will get it within 2-3 days depending upon the location. For me, it took 10 days in total to ship it from India.

Note that you may have to go to the parcel office in order to collect it, but as you can track it is easy to find it and to collect it.

How to get Transcript/Transcript of grades from Kerala University/University of Kerala

I really wished if someone was able to give me the procedures and explain all the details of ‘How to get Transcript/Transcript of grades from Kerala University/University of Kerala. I have searched the whole internet and was not able to find an answer. So after going through this mess I, decided to write a blog about how to get the same.

The List of Documents,

1. Photocopy of all the marklists
2.  Photocopy of the Provisional Marklist
3.  Photocopy of Degree certificate
4. Photocopy of SSLC Marklist to verify D.O.B
5.  A 20Rs form from the University counter for the application of transcript.

What you should you do?

1.   Download the Transcript format in the word format from KU site as per your scheme here [2008 Scheme] All
2.  Edit it in Word and enter the details as specified.
3.  Take the print out in a Legal Paper[Required+1]. Go to the counter 4, buy a 20Rs form for the application of transcript
4.  Go to the University cash counter and pay 1000Rs per copy of the Transcript.
5. Go to the B.Tech Section and show the cash slip to the security and get inside.
6. Submit the form to the official who is incharge of your college.

Important Notes:

• Proof read each and everything in the Transcript before submitting.
• If you don’t know a place which takes print in legal paper, go to the Safalyam Complex at palayam,  go to ‘Professional Couriers’ they will take the print: For me it was 42Rs for 3 Copies
• The university counter 4 is situated near the information center, i.e on the Left side when you enter the university compound.
• The B.Tech section is on the right side when you enter the university compound, near to the Postal Section.
• The university cash counter can be found by going forward from the B.Tech Block and take right after the SBT ATM, through the arch the left. Fill in the Challan form and pay the amount at counter.

Mistakes that you are likely to make in the Transcript,

 In the first section,
Classification            : First Class
Institution                 : Remember to enter the place                                    
CGPA                       : 7.24 (Only in figures)

At the end,

• You should enter the CGPA in Number and Word in BOLD ALL IN CAPS. 
• At the very end EE II B{ Go to the B.tech section and enquire the section, it is like A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L etc.

FAQ?

•  How much time it will take to get the Transcript from Kerala University?
  Ans. Normally it would take 2-3 Weeks.

• What is the total cost of transcript?
  Ans. 1000Rs for one copy.

• How do I know if there is any mistake?
  Ans. The responsible officer would call you on your contact number to correct the mistake.

You could find the details from University site here

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING THE TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES

1. Entries pertaining to Name of Applicant, Programme, Month & Year of Exam, Exam. Code, Candidate Code, Classification are to be shown as that given in the Provisional Certificate.

2. Exam Code: Candidates who cleared B.Tech in Semester Eight should mention the exam code of the 8th semester (eg: 41208801). In cases where the last appeared examination for course clearance is not 8th semester, the Exam code of the last appearance must be included along with the semester eight exam code (eg: 41208801/41208702).

3. Duration of the Course should contain the number of Semesters, the number of years and Period of study [for eg: Eight Semesters (4 years), 2008-2012]
In case of Lateral Entry it shall be Six Semesters (3 Years), 2009-2012 with a superscription (B.Tech Degree – Lateral Entry).

4. Institution shall be name of College where the applicant studied for the programme along with the place where it is situated.

5. CGPA should be mentioned as per the eg. given below.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) = 7. 52
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in words = SEVEN * FIVE TWO

6. In the tables, ‘NA’ to be marked in all cells which are not applicable

7. The grade scored for the Improvement/supplementary examination should be mentioned in the column specified. In the case of candidates who have more than one improvement / supplementary chance (if any), only the highest grade secured need to be mentioned in the “Imp. /Sup.” column.

8. The Exam Code and Month & Year of all examinations taken by the Candidate are to be included in the respective tables of semesters in the order of their appearances.

9. Transcript of Grades should be prepared on Legal or Folio size paper (on both sides in a single sheet). One extra copy of the Transcript of Grades is to be submitted for office use in addition to required number of transcripts.

10. Attested photocopies of Grade Cards of every appearance in each semester and attested photocopy of Degree or Provisional certificate if obtained are to be submitted along with the application and fee receipt.

11. The fee for issue of the transcript of Grades is Rs. 1000/- per copy (subject to change).