Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Mumbai varsity students to get e-marksheets from 2015


MUMBAI: Long queues will soon be a thing of the past for Mumbai University students as marksheets and convocation certificates will now be available online.

The varsity will introduce an online database of marksheets and convocation certificates through the National Academic Depository (NAD), an initiative of the Union ministry of human resource development. Marksheets of alumni will also be uploaded on to the database.

The varsity is the first to participate in the Centre's NAD system. Currently, only the Andhra Pradesh Teachers' eligibility test and the CBSE are using it on pilot basis.

"We will ensure that alumni has access to the depository," said controller of examination Dinesh Bhonde.

The varsity will key in all student data and their certificates will be linked to the database. Every student will register with the NAD and will be able to obtain records after verification of identity. The depository will also facilitate a hassle-free verification process. Universities, embassies and employers, who want to verify marksheets and transcript certificates submitted by the candidate, will be able do so through the website and email by paying a fee and with the candidate's consent. "Security and authenticity of marksheets are of prime importance in a competitive world. Education has to learn to integrate high-end security processes adopted by businesses," said vice-chancellor Rajan Welukar.

*TIMES OF INDIA , TNN | Nov 25, 2014, 11.15PM IST

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