DU directs colleges to carry out forensic examination of documents furnished by students

The Delhi University has directed all colleges of the varsity to carry out forensic analysis of documents submitted by students during the time of admission in order to avoid a case like that of former DUSU president Ankiv Baisoya who allegedly submitted fake marksheets.

The varsity is also mulling over having smart identity cards for students. The DU's admission process is likely to begin by May 30.

"Till now, different colleges had different identity cards and there was no uniformity. From this year, the identity cards will look similar but have the name of the college stamped on it. It was also found some colleges were issuing identity cards after six months of a student getting admission, so it was felt that smart ID cards be introduced," an official said.

The varsity will be providing a list of empanelled agencies to conduct document forensics to the colleges to conduct forensic analysis of documents submitted by students.

This year, the varsity has tied up with the Central Board