Education & Academic

Leading Indian University Slashed

boosted Trust while reducing Verification Costs by up-to 80%

Blockchain-Powered Digital Credentials for a prominent multi-disciplinary university in India

50%

Reduction in verification costs

50%

Reduction in verification costs

60%

Faster document verification

60%

Faster document verification

30%

Increase in global trust

30%

Increase in global trust

Executive Summary

The customer is a prominent multi-disciplinary university in India, with over 10,000 students graduating each year. Each graduate receives original academic documents, such as degrees and marksheets, which are essential for pursuing higher education or job opportunities, both within India and internationally.

The Challenge

However, many institutions do not accept photocopies, requiring students to repeatedly present original documents for verification. This not only increases the risk of document damage or loss but also creates unnecessary delays.

For students applying abroad, the challenge becomes even more complex. Foreign universities often lack a reliable way to verify Indian academic credentials, leading to prolonged verification timelines and uncertainty.

The university's existing manual verification process was slow, expensive, and prone to human error, affecting student experiences, operational efficiency, and the institution's overall reputation.

Reliance on Third-Party Providers

The university was using a third-party tech provider for digital certification, but it had to depend on these providers for certificate verification, leaving it vulnerable if the provider was no longer available.

Time-Consuming Government System Uploads

According to regulatory norms, the university had to upload physical copies of certificates to government systems. This process was not only tedious but also time-consuming, requiring substantial administrative effort.

Compliance Issues with NFT Standards

The existing vendor used NFT-based standards for issuing certificates. However, these standards were causing compliance issues, particularly with data protection laws and government regulations that did not fully support or recognize NFTs as a valid certification method.

The Solution

The university adopted Hypersign's Verifiable Credential Infrastructure, which addressed all of the challenges and requirements effectively:

1. Blockchain-Based Digital Certificates

Using blockchain technology, the university created tamper-proof, self-verifiable digital certificates.

2. Self-Verifiability

Students could verify their certificates independently, eliminating third-party provider dependence.

3. Compliance with Global Standards

Hypersign Verifiable Credentials utilizes the Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) standard for universal recognition.

4. Simplified Government Uploads

Easy uploading of certificates to government systems, streamlining verification processes.

Impact Delivered

50%

Reduction in verification costs

For students, universities, & businesses through streamlined processes.

50%

Reduction in verification costs

For students, universities, & businesses through streamlined processes.

50%

Reduction in verification costs

For students, universities, & businesses through streamlined processes.

60%

Faster document verification

And processing time through automated blockchain verification.

60%

Faster document verification

And processing time through automated blockchain verification.

60%

Faster document verification

And processing time through automated blockchain verification.

30%

Increase in global trust

And recognition, enhancing the university's reputation.

30%

Increase in global trust

And recognition, enhancing the university's reputation.

30%

Increase in global trust

And recognition, enhancing the university's reputation.

By adopting Hypermine's Verifiable Credential Infrastructure and blockchain technology, the customer successfully transformed its credential verification process. This implementation not only reduced operational costs by 50% and improved the speed of verification by 60%, but also increased the global trust and recognition of the university's credentials. The use of digital, tamper-proof credentials has streamlined the university's processes, improved student satisfaction, and enhanced its reputation in the global education ecosystem. This case study highlights how Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and blockchain can revolutionize the higher education sector, providing significant cost savings, efficiency gains, and global credibility in a digital-first world.

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