To,

Cabinet Minister, Higher Education.
Govt. Of Punjab.

and

Administrative Secretary, Dept of Higher Education,
Govt. Of Punjab.

and

Vice Chancellor,
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Ensure Compliance with UGC Guidelines on Non-Retention of Original Certificates!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who is Impacted?

Thousands of Indian students face a major roadblock in their education due to colleges holding onto their original certificates. This outdated practice restricts their ability to:

Transfer Colleges: Imagine finding a program or location that better suits your needs, but being stuck because your first college won't return your certificates! This limits your options and could force you to stay somewhere you're unhappy with.

Pursue Higher Education: Without original transcripts, applying for postgraduate programs, scholarships, or even certain jobs becomes a frustrating and time-consuming process.

Why is This a Problem?

This practice creates several issues:

Limited Mobility: Students lose control over their academic journey and the freedom to explore different paths.

Restricted Opportunities: Delayed access to credentials puts students at a disadvantage in applying for further education and career opportunities.

Unequal Power Dynamic: Colleges hold undue power over students, causing unnecessary stress and delays when retrieving documents.

Risk of Loss or Damage: Despite best efforts, accidents can happen. Losing original documents can be a nightmare for students.

Unnecessary Burden: Students shouldn't have to chase colleges for their own documents. This adds unnecessary workload to their already busy lives.

What Can We Do?

The UGC (University Grants Commission) guidelines clearly state that colleges cannot retain students' original certificates. It's time to hold institutions accountable and ensure compliance!

What Will Change?

By taking action, we can:

Empower Students: Give students the freedom and control to pursue their educational goals without bureaucratic hurdles.

Increase Mobility: Students can transfer colleges seamlessly, opening up more educational possibilities.

Expand Opportunities: Easier access to credentials opens doors for higher education and dream careers.

Reduce Stress: Eliminate the anxiety associated with retrieving documents, allowing students to focus on their studies.

Modernize the System: Leverage secure digital verification methods for a more efficient and reliable process.

Take Action Now!

The longer we wait, the more students are affected. Sign this petition and share it with your friends and network. Let's work together to ensure students have the freedom they deserve over their educational journeys!

Together, we can make a difference!

Student Survey Form​

 

UGC Notice on Original Document Retention​

1 UGC Letter Student Entitlements​

2 UGC Letter Student Entitlements​

University Grants Commission (Redress of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2012​

Letter from Secy UGC to Add. Chief Secretary, Deptt. Higher Education​

University Grants Commission (Redress of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2019​

Orissa High Court Judgement on retention of Original Documents