All universities in Tamil Nadu are set to integrate the National Academic Depository (NAD) DigiLocker system, enabling secure digital storage and management of students’ certificates. This initiative is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), which advocates the use of DigiLocker and the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) to simplify academic record management and facilitate smooth credit transfers between institutions.
The Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TNSCHE), under the Higher Education Department, has issued an advisory to implement the initiative across all state universities.
The Academic Bank of Credits acts as a lifelong repository of credits earned by students, enabling mobility between institutions. The National Academic Depository, developed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), functions as a 24/7 secure online platform to store degrees, mark sheets, and provisional certificates.
A senior Higher Education Department official said this digital shift will give students instant access to verified academic documents anytime, without visiting university offices. The system is also expected to reduce certificate forgery and allow quick credential sharing significantly.
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Education experts say the service’s QR code verification will benefit students seeking higher studies or applying for government welfare schemes. Employers too stand to gain—private companies can integrate with DigiLocker to verify academic credentials in days instead of weeks.
With TNSCHE’s support, Tamil Nadu is poised to become a leading state in secure, paperless education documentation, keeping pace with national reforms in academic data management.
