Global Alarm Grows Over Fake Degrees Linked to Indian Institutions
Rising scandals involving fake degrees and academic credentials linked to India’s education system are triggering growing concern at the international level.
According to a report by the Australian publication The Australia Today, several countries, including Australia, have raised serious reservations over the use of fraudulent degrees and certificates associated with Indian institutions.
Australian Senator Malcolm Roberts described the issue as a major threat to Australia’s visa and immigration system. He cited Indian police investigations that reportedly uncovered more than 100,000 fake academic credentials linked to 22 universities. These forged degrees and certificates were allegedly used for overseas employment and visa applications.
Reports further claim that fake educational certificates in India were sold for between AUD 1,350 and AUD 7,300. More than 23,000 foreign students were reportedly identified in Australia using fraudulent degrees, prompting authorities to tighten scrutiny of the visa system.
Meanwhile, Indian publication The Commune acknowledged that 11 individuals were arrested across different Indian states for running fake credential networks, allegedly involving fraud worth millions of rupees.
Separately, the US-based Center for Immigration Studies reported that US consulates, including in Chennai, have flagged concerns related to H-1B visa applications. The organization noted that fake degrees, bank statements, and other documents are being sold through what appears to be an organized network in India.
Experts warn that this form of academic fraud poses risks not only to national security in host countries but also to the credibility of global education and immigration systems, underscoring the need for coordinated international action.
