QR-enabled certificates at DAVV to boost global acceptance for students

Indore: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya is set to roll out a major student-focused reform next month by introducing system-generated migration certificates, provisional degrees and transcripts, all embedded with QR codes for seamless verification.For thousands of students, especially those applying to universities abroad, the move addresses a long-standing concern. Until now, several documents were issued in handwritten format, often leading to issues related to legibility and acceptance. Many foreign institutions were reluctant to recognise such documents, creating hurdles in admission processes.DAVV assistant registrar Vishnu Mishra said, "We are moving towards a fully digital and system-generated framework for key academic documents. QR-enabled verification will make the process transparent, secure and globally accessible, ensuring students face no difficulty during admissions, especially at foreign universities."With the new system, students will be able to apply online and receive their documents digitally without visiting the university. Each document will carry a unique QR code, allowing institutions anywhere in the world to verify its authenticity by scanning and completing a simple online process. This ensures both convenience and credibility.University officials said the shift to a software-based system will also eliminate the possibility of manual errors or tampering. The standardised format brings greater transparency and reliability, which is expected to benefit students pursuing higher education both within India and overseas.The scale of this transition is significant. In 2025 alone, the university issued over 17,700 migration certificates, more than 1000 provisional degrees and around 1,200 transcripts. With an increasing number of students seeking such documents each year, especially after the separation of Khargone University, the demand is expected to rise further.Officials emphasised that the reform is aimed at making academic documentation more accessible, secure and globally acceptable. For students, this marks a shift towards a smoother, faster and more dependable system, reducing delays and uncertainty at a critical stage of their academic journey.