Adoption of the Nataji platform for issuing digital certificates and eliminating paper certificates
In a pivotal step that aligns with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's rapid digital transformation, the Ministry of Education announced the complete elimination of paper-based processes for issuing academic certificates. As part of its new examination guide for the academic year 1447 AH (2025 CE), the Ministry launched the comprehensive "digital document" phase, adopting the "My Results" platform and other approved official platforms as the sole channels for issuing certificates electronically. This represents a significant leap forward in academic documentation procedures.
The context of digital transformation and the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This strategic decision aligns with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to automate government services and enhance administrative efficiency. After decades of relying on paper archives and field visits by educational departments, the education system is transitioning to a fully integrated electronic environment that ensures speed of completion and data accuracy. This step is part of a package of technological reforms designed to streamline the user experience, whether for students or parents, and save the time and effort previously wasted on bureaucratic procedures.
Goodbye to live seals and the term "replacement for lost"
The new regulations have brought about radical changes to the form and content of educational documents, completely eliminating the need for physical seals and manual attestations, which previously required significant time and effort. Among the most notable changes, which have a positive social and psychological impact, is the removal of the terms "replacement for lost" or "replacement for damaged" from newly issued certificates. Instead, the new issue date is sufficient to grant the document official status, thus relieving students of any embarrassment and providing them with modern documents free from any indication that the original was lost.
Modern documentation techniques and anti-forgery measures
To ensure the highest standards of reliability and security, the Ministry has implemented an advanced technological protection system based on a QR code printed on each certificate. This technology not only facilitates the verification process but also completely eliminates any attempts at forgery or grade manipulation. Universities, employers, and both public and private sectors can scan the code to directly access the Ministry's central system and match the data on the document with official records in just a few moments.
Data correction mechanisms and unified visual identity
Regarding procedural aspects, the Ministry has established a precise data correction mechanism that distinguishes between current students and graduates. Schools are responsible for updating the data of current students, while an electronic channel via the "My Results" portal has been designated for graduates to submit requests to amend names or civil records, with the added feature of automatic updating of all academic records. The instructions also emphasized the standardization of the visual identity of documents, prohibiting the printing of personal photos or the addition of any promotional logos for private and public schools, to ensure that documents are issued in an official and uniform manner befitting state institutions.
