List of 733 Fake Certificate Holders in Educational Institutions Released

The Inspection and Audit Directorate (DIA) has submitted a list of 733 teachers and staff members working in private schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical institutions with forged certificates. The list has been forwarded to the Secondary and Higher Education Division, as well as the Technical and Madrasa Education Division of the Ministry of Education, with a recommendation to recover all salaries and allowances drawn by these individuals. On April 12, the DIA initially sent a list of 471 fake certificate holders from schools and colleges, followed by a second phase list of 262 individuals from technical and madrasa institutions.

In the general education sector, the nature of the forgeries varies across several categories. Among the 471 individuals identified in schools and colleges, 194 teachers obtained their positions using forged certificates from the Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA). Furthermore, 229 staff members were found to be using fake computer literacy certifications, while 48 others were identified with forged BEd, BPEd, library science, or other academic credentials.

The situation in the technical and madrasa sectors shows a high concentration of registration forgeries. Out of the 262 individuals listed in this category, 251 were found to be working with fake NTRCA registrations. The remaining 11 individuals were flagged for forged BEd, BPEd, and library science certificates. The DIA, which began its systematic identification of fake certificates in 2012, has significantly intensified its operations in recent years to ensure institutional integrity.

This latest move follows a major crackdown in early 2023, where nearly 900 staff members across all sectors were flagged. While the ministry previously initiated legal actions and recovery processes, many accused individuals filed writ petitions in the High Court. These ongoing legal battles have delayed the government's ability to enforce dismissals and fund recoveries in many cases. Despite these legal hurdles, the Ministry of Education remains committed to removing unqualified personnel from the education system.