In a significant move aimed at upholding academic integrity and cracking down on fake qualifications, the Government of Manipur has directed all teachers serving in Government and Government-Aided Colleges to submit their M.Phil. and Ph.D. certificates for verification—particularly those earned from CMJ University, Meghalaya, and other potentially unrecognized institutions. The directive, issued by the Higher & Technical Education Department, follows the Supreme Court’s 2014 ruling that dissolved CMJ University over a series of academic and administrative irregularities. In light of the judgment, the Manipur government is now working to ensure that no serving college teacher in the state holds invalid or fraudulently obtained higher academic degrees.
According to the official order, teachers must submit their degree certificates by July 10, 2025, through their respective college principals. Those affiliated with Dhanamanjuri University and Manipur Technical University must submit the documents via their registrars. The verification process will be coordinated by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education. The order is not limited to current degree holders—it also applies to any teacher who may have used such qualifications to gain promotions, regular appointments, pay hikes, or any other benefit under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS). The government made it clear that failure to submit valid documents by the deadline will result in automatic withdrawal of all academic and financial benefits claimed on the basis of the disputed degrees.
“If documents are not submitted within the stipulated date, such teachers shall be deemed to not possess the said qualifications,” the department warned. “All benefits availed under such claims shall be cancelled without further notice.” The state’s action comes amid growing concerns over the use of fake or forged academic credentials in public service roles. In recent years, there have been reports of individuals using illegitimate degrees to secure teaching posts and promotions in the education sector, undermining the merit-based system.The government will conduct the verification process in collaboration with the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Education Department of Meghalaya, and other relevant institutions across India to confirm the authenticity of submitted degrees.
