Bihar directs universities to fast-track distribution of pending degrees

Bihar's state-run universities have been instructed to expedite the distribution of pending degrees through a mission-mode drive after authorities flagged delays that have affected thousands of graduates.

The directive was issued by the Lok Bhavan in a letter sent on June 27 to the vice chancellors of all state universities.

Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor Dipak Kumar Singh said the prolonged delay in issuing degrees has emerged as a major concern because it hampers students' access to higher education, employment opportunities, and career advancement.

“It has been observed that a substantial number of grievances received at Lok Bhavan pertain to the non-issuance and pendency of degrees of students who have successfully completed their courses. All universities are directed to distribute pending degrees to students who have successfully completed their courses and to undertake a special drive to clear the backlog in a mission-mode manner,” the letter said.

The communication instructed all universities to give the printing and distribution of degrees the highest priority to ensure that pending cases are resolved without further delay.

Universities have also been asked to submit a detailed status report on degree printing and distribution.

“The information should be submitted in Excel format via email by 1st July 2026. The data should cover the period from 2010 to 2024 and include separate details for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses,” the letter said.

In addition, the universities have been directed to establish a dedicated "degree monitoring cell" to oversee the printing and distribution process, identify bottlenecks, and ensure the timely clearance of all pending degree cases.