HEC Launches Blockchain Degree Attestation System. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is entering a new digital era by finalizing a blockchain-powered degree attestation system. This modern solution promises to eliminate the long-standing problems of manual verification, long queues, physical visits, and document fraud. With blockchain integration, HEC aims to introduce a fully automated, paperless, and tamper-proof attestation process for students and graduates across the country.
What Is HEC New Blockchain Degree Attestation System?
HEC’s upcoming attestation system is built on advanced blockchain technology, allowing all degree records to be stored in a secure, transparent, and permanent digital ledger. The system is designed to replace the traditional manual process where applicants had to:
- Upload documents
- Submit physical copies
- Visit HEC offices
- Wait for stamps and signatures
With blockchain, manual verification will no longer be required.
HEC has already completed the procurement phase for system development, and the platform is expected to go live within six months, according to officials.
Why HEC Is Shifting to Blockchain Technology
The decision was taken after years of complaints related to:
- Excessive delays
- Physical document submission
- Verification errors
- Fake degrees circulating in the market
- Need for repeated attestation for foreign use
The acting Chairman HEC, Mr. Nadeem Mahbub, has directed the technical teams to fast-track development and launch the system as early as possible.
Blockchain offers:
100% Data Security
Records stored on blockchain cannot be altered, forged, or deleted.
Instant Verification
Degrees can be authenticated in seconds from anywhere in the world.
Fully Paperless Attestation
No more physical documents, stamps, or office visits.
Transparency for All Stakeholders
Universities, students, employers, embassies, and the Foreign Office can access verified records instantly.
How the Blockchain Attestation System Will Work
HEC’s new process will vary depending on whether the university has an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system or not.
1. For Universities with ERP Systems
Currently, 25 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Pakistan already have ERP systems fully implemented. These institutions will automatically integrate their student records with the HEC blockchain.
What This Means:
- Students do not need to submit any documents.
- Degrees will be uploaded instantly once the student graduates.
- Attestation will be done automatically in the system.
- Students will get access to their verified degree through the HEC portal.
This is the most efficient and seamless method of verification.
2. For Universities Without ERP Systems
Many public and private universities still operate without an ERP. For these institutions, the process will be hybrid but still fully online.
Steps:
- Students will upload their degrees and transcripts to the HEC portal.
- Documents will be forwarded to the respective university’s dashboard.
- The university will verify the documents digitally.
- Once verified, HEC will add them to the blockchain repository.
This ensures that even institutions without ERP benefit from the new system.
Why Blockchain Will Transform Degree Verification in Pakistan
HEC’s blockchain initiative will finally address issues that have existed for decades. Here’s how:
No More Fake Degrees
Blockchain makes tampering impossible, helping employers identify genuine degrees instantly.
Faster Foreign Verifications
Government departments, embassies, and the Foreign Office will access verified records immediately—reducing delays in visa, scholarship, and immigration processes.
Zero Physical Interaction
The current requirement to physically visit HEC offices will end forever.
Permanent Digital Storage
Degrees remain accessible even if physical copies are lost or damaged.
Global Standardization
Blockchain-based digital credentials are recognized worldwide and used by leading universities.
Who Will Benefit from the New Attestation System?
Students & Graduates
- No need to stand in long queues
- No more attestation stamps
- No more returning for resubmission
- Instant verification for job applications
HEC & Universities
- Reduced workload
- Elimination of human errors
- Safer data management
Employers
- Quick and reliable background checks
- Reduced recruitment fraud
Government Departments & Embassies
- Instant document authenticity
- Enhanced national credibility
HEC Blockchain Attestation vs. Manual Attestation: Key Differences
| Feature | Manual Attestation | Blockchain Attestation |
|---|---|---|
| Physical visit required | Yes | No |
| Document uploads | Mandatory | Automatic (ERP) |
| Processing time | Days–weeks | Instant |
| Risk of fake documents | High | Zero |
| Government authentication | Delayed | Real-time |
| Paper stamps | Required | Not required |
| Transparency | Limited | Fully transparent |
How Fast Will the New System Be Implemented?
HEC has confirmed that procurement for development is complete and launch is expected within six months. Teams working on the project have been instructed to treat it as a top national priority.
This timeline suggests that by mid-2026, the entire attestation process will be digital, efficient, and globally standardized.
Impact on Overseas Pakistanis
For decades, overseas Pakistanis have struggled with:
- Degree attestation delays
- Embassy verification problems
- Inability to visit HEC offices
- Slow visa application processes
With the new system, Pakistani graduates working abroad can prove their degree authenticity online from anywhere in the world—instantly.
How Employers & Foreign Institutions Will Verify Degrees
After implementation, employers and international bodies will be able to check degree authenticity by:
- Accessing the HEC verification portal
- Entering the degree or QR credentials
- Viewing blockchain-secured details instantly
No more waiting for emails, stamps, or manual confirmations.
Will Physical Attestation Be Discontinued Completely?
Yes. Once the new blockchain system goes live, manual stamping and physical document attestation will no longer be required. All verifications will be fully digital.
Conclusion
HEC’s new blockchain-powered degree attestation system is a major step toward modernization and transparency in Pakistan’s education sector. By eliminating manual verification, removing physical document requirements, and enabling instant authentication, this system will make the entire process faster, safer, and globally recognized. Within the next six months, degree attestation in Pakistan will become fully paperless, automated, secure, and future-ready benefiting students, institutions, employers, and government stakeholders alike.
