India’s Centurion University of Technology and Management Pioneers Blockchain-Based Degree Issuance

Forget parchment and signatures—India's Centurion University just launched degrees that live on-chain.

The Blockchain Breakthrough

Students now receive tamper-proof digital credentials that bypass traditional verification bottlenecks. No more waiting weeks for degree authentication—employers can verify qualifications instantly through decentralized ledgers.

Education Meets Web3

The university's move positions it as India's first institution to fully embrace blockchain for credentialing. Administrators slash paperwork costs while giving graduates permanent ownership of their academic records.

Finance Traditionalists Sweating

Meanwhile, legacy credentialing services face obsolescence—proving once again that blockchain disrupts even the most entrenched industries. Another brick in the wall of analog bureaucracy crumbles.

University and web3: Combining crypto and education

One of the main benefits afforded by blockchain technology is the ability to bypass traditional systems and save up on annual subscription fees. In the long term, implementing blockchain-based degrees could lead to automating credential verification, reducing administrative overhead, and eliminating fraud.

Vice Chancellor of CUTM-AP, Dr. PK Mohanty, said that blockchain technology can potentially transform the way that institutions preserve and verify their academic records, paving the way to more modern bookkeeping systems.

“Blockchain technology is transforming the way institutions preserve and verify academic records. With this initiative, we are strengthening trust in our degrees while giving our students an edge in a digitally connected world,” said Mohanty.

Blockchain in education is still in its early stages; as the market was valued at $350 million in 2024 and $500 million in 2025. It is predicted to grow by 43.9% annually from now until 2033. By 2033, the blockchain education market is expected to hit $9.39 billion, with more schools, universities, and training providers worldwide adopting blockchain technology.

Just a few days ago, ethereum (ETH) Foundation and Columbia University partnered to launch a new blockchain-focused research center dubbed the Columbia-Ethereum Research Center for Blockchain Protocol Design. The programme is aimed at funding initiatives to advance development of blockchain technology.

Meanwhile back in April 2025, Lomond School became the first school in the U.K. to accept Bitcoin (BTC) for tuition fees, giving parents and students more flexibility in making payments for school terms while accelerating BTC adoption in the region.