Centurion University of Technology and Management in India plans to issue over 1,000 degrees each year on the Avalanche blockchain to simplify and secure credential verification.
Summary
- Graduates from Centurion University will receive their credentials via the Avalanche blockchain.
- The degree includes a QR code for scanning to verify credentials.
As announced in a press release sent to crypto.news, starting this academic year, graduates from the Centurion University of Technology and Management will have their university credentials issued on the blockchain. In collaboration with Avalanche blockchain, the university aims to issue over 1,000 degrees annually to enhance the credibility of student credentials.
This collaboration will extend to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, along with diplomas, certificates, gold medals, and honorary degrees. This ensures that all degrees will be recorded digitally on the blockchain, granting global access to every graduate’s qualifications.
A sample degree document features a QR code at the bottom that allows students to verify their credentials easily on the Avalanche (AVAX) blockchain.
Centurion University of Technology and Management is a private multi-campus university located in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, India, noted for integrating blockchain technology into its daily operations through its Campus to Crypto initiative.
The CUTM Blockchain official community organizes workshops, hackathons, and bootcamps focused on blockchain and other web3 technologies. Recently, they hosted a four-day Avalanche India bootcamp, attracting students and developers eager to learn about Avalanche technology.
This latest collaboration with Avalanche will empower recruiters, institutions, and government agencies globally to verify graduate credentials in seconds, leveraging Avalanche’s blockchain technology.
The partnership highlights CTUM’s commitment to promoting web3 technology and equipping students with tools to excel in the future. By ensuring the authenticity of academic records, the initiative reinforces its focus on integrity and provides global recognition for its graduates.
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A major advantage of blockchain technology is the ability to bypass traditional systems, thus saving on yearly subscription costs. In the long run, blockchain-based degrees could automate credential verification, lessen administrative burdens, and eliminate fraud.
Dr. PK Mohanty, Vice Chancellor of CUTM-AP, stated that blockchain technology could revolutionize how institutions manage and verify academic records, paving the way for more advanced bookkeeping methods.
“This initiative bolsters trust in our degrees while providing our students a competitive advantage in a digitally interconnected world,” Mohanty remarked.
While blockchain in education is still emerging, its market was valued at $350 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $500 million in 2025. It is expected to grow at 43.9% each year until 2033, potentially reaching $9.39 billion as more educational institutions integrate blockchain technology.
Recently, the Ethereum (ETH) Foundation and Columbia University announced a new blockchain-focused research initiative called the Columbia-Ethereum Research Center for Blockchain Protocol Design, aimed at funding blockchain development projects.
In April 2025, Lomond School made headlines as the first school in the U.K. to accept Bitcoin (BTC) for tuition fees, offering parents and students greater payment flexibility while pushing BTC adoption in the region.
