Tech Desk 
Apr 20, 2026
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Monday announced its plan to launch a blockchain-powered digital attestation system, which will let students verify degrees online rather than visiting offices or submitting physical documents.
As per HEC officials, as part of the implementation, the authority had signed an agreement with CMPak and its joint venture partner Wibbow Technologies to develop the platform.
For students and graduates, the change meant no in-person visits, faster processing and easier sharing of verified credentials, especially for those living outside major cities or applying from abroad. They said the system was scheduled to become operational by June 30.
Moreover, the digital system would be particularly helpful for people living outside major cities or applying from abroad.
Earlier in February, Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Government Assurances asked the HEC to reduce the turnaround time in degree attestation.
The committee was of the view that the system of degree attestation in vogue was cumbersome and imposed a financial burden on students.
While discussing the implementation report of the assurance given by the Minister for Education on the floor of the House on issues in degree attestation, the committee observed that the turnaround time from submission of the degree attestation application till its completion should be minimised.
