Class of 2010, but no degree certificates yet

MUMBAI: Several students who appeared for their final year exams in 2010 from colleges affiliated to the University of Mumbai are still awaiting their degree certificates. While the university claims that there are only a few cases, students were told by officials that the convocation certificates are yet to be printed.
Students from the 2011 batch received their certificates a couple of months ago.
Those planning to study abroad have to submit their degree certificates to the respective universities within a stipulated time.
Sparsh Sharma, a students, said, “We inquired at the university and were told us that the certificates are yet to be printed. I I have applied to a few universities abroad and need to submit my documents, including the convocation certificate, soon.”
Another student, Geeta Rawat, from Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai, said, “My juniors passed out in 2011 and goy their degree certificates a couple of months ago. The college has been telling us that we will get the certificates soon for several months now.”
Another student claimed convocation certificates are a must for jobs in government and semi-government establishments. “I appeared for my allowed-to-keep-term paper in December 2010 and I received my marksheet in March 2011. Over a year later, I am yet to get my degree certificates,” said the student.
Director of examinations Subhash Deo said, “There are a few students from the 2010 batch whose certificates are pending. If they approach me, I will take up their case and ensure they get their certificates soon. Students have been misinformed about their certificates not being ready, which is not the case.”