Dimapur, May 29 (MExN): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed introducing security features in the mark sheets and certificates issued by the university to students enrolled in different programmes of study. In a press release from Kiso, IA Tening, it stated that while such features are useful for the purposes of verification and curbing duplication, they help in introducing uniformity across the system of higher education in the country.
The UGC, Secretary, Professor Rajnish Jain issued the order vide DO No. F.9-1/ 2014 (CPP- II) dated 24th May, 2019 directed to introduce identification mechanisms like photograph of the student, hologram of the Institute and QR Code in students’ certificates. Such inscriptions “would go a long way in uniformity marking a student’s personal identity and other associated details,” he stated.
Further, the order also directed to inscribe the name and place of the institution in which a student has studied, as well as, the mode of delivery (regular, part-time or distance) of the programme. It is important that these details are mentioned correctly on academic certificates which are used by students throughout their lives for various purposes and ends. The Commission has directed to immediately implement these orders in the interest of students to prevent malpractices.
