7 months ago
West Bengal adds UV threads to Class 12 marksheets
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is adding special UV security threads to Class 12 marksheets and pass certificates.
These threads are invisible to the naked eye but can be seen under UV light.
This new feature makes it very hard for anyone to copy or change the marksheets.
The idea is similar to the security features on money.
The council decided to do this because there have been cases of fake marksheets.
Now, schools, employers, and universities can easily check if the documents are real.
This helps keep the documents safe and trustworthy.
WBCHSE introduces UV security threads in Class 12 marksheets and pass certificates to prevent forgery.
The UV threads are invisible to the naked eye and can only be detected under UV light.
Multiple micro-threads will be used instead of a single strip to enhance security.
The new security feature will be included in the final consolidated marksheets and pass certificates issued after the fourth semester examinations.
The decision was made in response to reports of forged Class 12 documents.
- Who
- West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE)
- What
- Implementation of UV security threads in Class 12 marksheets and pass certificates
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- When
- After the fourth semester examinations
- Why
- To prevent forgery and enhance the authenticity of educational documents
Key facts
- Organization
- West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE)
- Security Feature
- Ultraviolet (UV) security threads
- Purpose
- Prevent forgery of marksheets and pass certificates
- Detection Method
- Visible only under UV light
- Implementation Scope
- Final consolidated marksheets and pass certificates
- Verification Tool
- Handheld UV light or torch
- Motivation
- Reports of forged Class 12 documents
Quotes
Senior official of the WBCHSE
A senior official of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
“This helps to address the widespread issue of forged mark sheets and certificates. As a result, institutions, employers, and foreign universities can easily verify the genuineness of these documents.”
indianexpress.com
“The multi-micro UV threads are only visible under a UV lamp or torch. The main intention is to prevent forgery, similar to security features used in currency notes.”
indianexpress.com
