The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the introduction of a completely digital degree attestation system, with the goal of ending physical verification and making the processes for academic credentials easier throughout Pakistan.
As per officials, the new system will use blockchain technology to guarantee secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant verification of academic degrees.
This represents a major transition from the conventional manual system, which frequently necessitated applicants to visit HEC offices and present physical documents.
With the new digital degree attestation system by HEC, applicants will have the capability to finalise the entire attestation process online.
This involves submitting applications, monitoring progress, and obtaining verified credentials without any physical interaction.
The initiative is expected to considerably decrease processing time, improve efficiency, and improve user convenience, particularly for overseas Pakistanis and students seeking employment or further education abroad.
Officials indicated that this initiative is part of broader efforts to digitise public services and align Pakistan’s educational system with global technological standards.
By employing blockchain, the digital attestation system will also assist in preventing fraud and ensuring the authenticity of degrees.
The HEC has confirmed that the agreement has already been executed, and development work is currently in progress. The system is projected to be fully operational by June 30, 2026.
HEC to introduce new policy of overseas PhD scholars
Earlier, the HEC announced the decision to create a new policy for PhD scholars studying abroad.
According to reports, a proposal was put forward.
It proposes to eliminate penalties that are imposed on those who fail to complete PhD programmes at public expense. The proposal also states that the scholars who are not able to finish their degrees on time will not face any pressure.
