Gone are the days of lost mark sheets, fake certificates, and lengthy verifications. In a huge step toward educational digitization, the Government of India has enabled students and institutions to access digital academic records through the National Academic Depository (NAD).
This initiative is aligned with Digital India and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, bringing transparency, speed, and credibility to academic documentation.
📚 What is the National Academic Depository (NAD)?
The NAD is a 24x7 online storehouse of academic awards (like degrees, diplomas, certificates, and mark sheets), digitally verified and issued by recognized academic institutions.
Key Features:
🔐 Secure and tamper-proof storage
✅ Verified and digitally signed by institutions
👩🎓 Access for students, universities, and employers
📄 Instant certificate verification during admissions or jobs
It is managed by DigiLocker, making it accessible via your Aadhaar-linked account.
🎓 How It Helps Students
💾 No more physical damage or loss of important academic records
🔍 Easy sharing of verified certificates with universities and employers
🧾 Eliminates the need for notary attestations and photocopies
🕒 Speeds up processes like admissions, job applications, and government exams
🏛️ How Institutions Benefit
🎯 Reduced administrative burden in issuing transcripts
📊 Real-time access to alumni records
🛡️ Prevents certificate forgery
📎 Supports unified national education data system
Top bodies like CBSE, UGC, AICTE, and major state universities are already integrated.
🌐 Integration with DigiLocker
All documents uploaded to the NAD are:
📥 Auto-synced with students’ DigiLocker accounts
🔐 Accessible anytime, anywhere
🔄 Easily shared using a QR code or link for real-time validation
❓FAQs
1. What is the National Academic Depository (NAD)?
It is a digital platform that stores and authenticates academic certificates issued by Indian educational institutions.
2. Is NAD linked with DigiLocker?
Yes. Students can access all NAD-issued certificates directly through their DigiLocker account.
3. Can employers verify documents using NAD?
Absolutely. Employers and universities can instantly verify student credentials via secure digital verification tools.
4. Is this available for all schools and colleges?
It is currently active for all CBSE, AICTE, UGC-approved institutions and is being expanded to others.
5. Is there any fee for students?
No. Access to NAD and DigiLocker is free for all students in India.
Published on : 6th August
Published by : SMITA
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