University publishes list of fake degree holders

The Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University has published the list of candidates who received fake B.Ed mark-sheets and registration cards. The university authorities have also published the registration cards along with their guardian's name.

Some candidates approached the university authorities recently to find out the status of their candidature. The students filed a Right to Information (RTI), after which the university cleared their doubts.

The university authorities said in a statement: "The aforementioned applicants approached the university to verify the authenticity of their mark-sheets and registration cards. Consequently, the university has scrupulously verified and checked all the records with respect to the testimonials produced by the applicant."

"After verification, the university authorities have confirmed that the testimonials were fake and never issued by the university," a university official said.

The authorities have informed all levels of the government and police about the incident. "The appropriate authorities have already been informed and a thorough investigation is underway. Strong penal measures will be taken against the perpetrators once they have been found and apprehended.

All prospective employers have also been requested to verify the authenticity of Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University mark-sheets and certificates before issuing appointment letters to the students of the university.

On the website of Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, the authorities published the names of candidates along with the names of their guardians and their registration and roll numbers. On a separate remark column in the list, the word 'fake' had been written against all the relevant names.

The School Service Commission (SSC) has also taken several steps to identify fake B.Ed certificates. The Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University recently wrote a letter to the Commission to inform them about the incident.

"We are aware that such an incident has happened at the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University. We are always careful about such things," said a Commission source.