As India embraces a fully digital academic ecosystem, the Digital Degree Verification system for 2025 is now being streamlined through the National Academic Depository (NAD) and Digilocker. These platforms, backed by the Government of India, allow students and institutions to verify academic certificates securely online, reducing fraud and paperwork delays.
In 2025, all major universities and boards have made it mandatory to upload degree certificates, mark sheets, and transcripts to NAD/Digilocker, ensuring easy access and secure authentication.
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What Is NAD and How Does It Work?
The National Academic Depository (NAD) is an initiative by the Ministry of Education, maintained by the CDSL and NSDL platforms. It acts as a centralized academic database, storing verified digital certificates of students.
Key benefits:
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Provides a tamper-proof record of academic credentials
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Enables employers, universities, and visa authorities to verify student records online
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Replaces physical attestation and document couriering
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Ensures 24/7 access to your degree certificates
Starting 2025, most central and state universities are required to issue digitally signed degrees via NAD.
Digilocker for Students: Simple & Secure Access
Digilocker, a flagship platform under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), integrates seamlessly with NAD. Students can use Digilocker to:
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Access their CBSE, ICSE, state board, and university degrees
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Download digital mark sheets and diplomas
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Share documents with government job portals, recruiters, and foreign universities
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Verify credentials for scholarship, loan, and visa applications
Digilocker is accessible via mobile app and desktop, and it’s linked to your Aadhaar number for identity verification.
How to Verify and Download Your Digital Degree in 2025
Follow these simple steps to get your digital degree verified and downloaded:
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Visit https://www.digilocker.gov.in
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Click on “Sign Up” or “Login” using your Aadhaar number or mobile number
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Go to the ‘Issued Documents’ section
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Select the educational board/university name from the list
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Enter your roll number/registration number/year of passing
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Your verified digital degree will appear; click to download or share
Alternatively, students can log into the NAD portal (nad.gov.in) to view and manage all academic records stored by their university.
Which Institutions Are on NAD/Digilocker in 2025?
By mid-2025, over 800+ universities and boards have joined NAD/Digilocker, including:
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CBSE, ICSE, and most State Education Boards
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UGC-approved Central and State Universities
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IITs, NITs, and IIMs
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Open Universities like IGNOU
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AICTE-affiliated colleges
All degrees from 2018 onwards are being uploaded in a phased manner. Students from earlier batches may request their institutions to upload older records.
FAQs
Is it mandatory to use Digilocker for degree verification in 2025?
Yes, most universities and boards now mandate digital verification through Digilocker/NAD instead of physical certificates.
Can I use Digilocker documents for job or visa applications?
Yes, digital degrees from Digilocker are legally valid and accepted by most employers, embassies, and government departments.
What if my degree is not available on Digilocker?
You can contact your university/board or raise a request on the Digilocker portal to have it uploaded.
Is Digilocker free to use?
Yes, Digilocker is a 100% free government platform, safe and secure for all Indian citizens.
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