Gujarat Technological University to introduce 'Digi-lockers' for 7 lakh graduates

Talking about the initiative introduced by GTU, the varsity vice-chancellor Navin Sheth said that the 7 lakh graduates include 2,53,184 with diplomas, 3,36,876 with bachelor’s degrees, 90,114 with master’s degrees, and 269 PhD candidates.

Gujarat Technological University (GTU) on May 20 announced that it has introduced ‘Digi-lockers’ for its seven lakh graduates. According to the official press release, using the Digi-lockers, the GTU graduates can upload their degree certificates to further promote the Digital India campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Talking about the initiative introduced by GTU, the varsity vice-chancellor Navin Sheth said that the 7 lakh graduates include 2,53,184 with diplomas, 3,36,876 with bachelor’s degrees, 90,114 with master’s degrees, and 269 PhD candidates. In all, these certificates cover 40 courses taught at the university. “GTU is among the 10 universities in India to have this facility of uploading all important documents online,” according to the statement.

Reports suggest that GTU took the decision to introduce Digi locker for its in the wake of a project evolved by the University Grants Commission and the Union education ministry to accelerate the ongoing technology upgrade in universities across the world.

With this facility created by GTU, students can access their certificates in a safe and secure way from any corner of the world. The Digi lockers also enable the students to download copies of certificates without any cost, for the academic years 2011 to 2020.

Meanwhile, GTU is planning to conduct summer exams for final semester students pursuing degree and diploma studies with various colleges affiliated with the university. According to the information revealed by the GTU sources, the varsity is likely to conduct these online summer exams for the final semester in the month of June, said sources in GTU.

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