The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has officially announced a major technological upgrade in the degree verification process. Instead of relying on manual paperwork and long queues, HEC is shifting to a blockchain-powered, digital degree attestation system. This new technology aims to make degree verification faster, safer and completely transparent.
What Is the Blockchain Degree System by HEC?
Tamper-proof
Easily verifiable
Impossible to alter or fake
HEC’s blockchain initiative is not a new “degree program.” Instead, it is a digital verification system where all verified degrees and transcripts will be stored on a secure blockchain network. Once a degree is added to the blockchain, it becomes:
This system eliminates the old manual attestation method and makes the entire process online.
How the New System Works
- For Universities With ERP Systems
HEC has identified several universities that already use updated ERP technology. For students from these institutions:
Their degree data will be automatically shared with HEC.
Attestation will be completed instantly after graduation.
No physical documents or office visits will be required.
- For Universities Without ERP Systems
Students will upload clear scans of their degree and transcript on the HEC portal.
The university will verify these documents digitally, after which HEC will add them to the blockchain.
In both cases, students receive a digitally verified, blockchain-secured degree.
Why This System Matters
The blockchain degree system offers several benefits for students, employers and international institutions:
✔ Zero Chances of Fake Degrees
Blockchain technology makes every record unchangeable, which helps eliminate degree fraud in the country.
✔ Faster Verification for Jobs and Abroad Studies
Employers, embassies and universities abroad can verify degrees online within minutes.
✔ No More Long Lines or Delays
Students won’t need to visit HEC offices. All processes will be handled online through a user-friendly portal.
✔ Globally Accepted Verification
Because blockchain records are secure and transparent, they meet international verification standards.
What This Is Not
Many people think HEC is launching a “blockchain degree program.”
In reality:
HEC is not offering a degree in blockchain.
It is only using blockchain technology to improve degree attestation and verification.
Conclusion
HEC’s blockchain degree attestation system is a major step toward digital transformation in Pakistan’s education sector. It will reduce fraud, simplify verification and help graduates access their attested degrees quickly and securely.
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