The Currency-Like Security Features for Delhi University Degrees Will Prevent Duplication

By adding characteristics similar to those on money, Delhi University is strengthening the security of its degrees and thwarting attempts at imitation.New Delhi: To make degree certificates from Delhi University "nearly impossible" to fabricate, the university has added over a dozen "currency-like" security elements, including a hidden image, an invisible ink logo, and microtext. At DU's centennial convocation in February, over 2.25 lakh students will get special degrees, which will feature a colored photo of the graduates along with their mother's name for the first time.

"With over a dozen security mechanisms akin to those seen in money notes, these special degrees will be nearly hard to counterfeit. Additionally, the paper's quality is being improved to make it completely resistant to heat, water, and electricity, making it everlasting.In order to improve security, the University of Delhi (DU) will soon offer "currency-like," non-tearable polythene degrees with a hidden image and an invisible ink logo. In addition to adding further security measures to prevent copying and forgeries, DU has chosen to highlight the mother's name on the degree.