India, Feb. 12 -- Nearly a month after the University of Mumbai (MU) awarded degrees to over 1.72 lakh students at its main convocation on January 17, many graduates are still waiting for their printed certificates, triggering anxiety among those applying for jobs and higher studies.

Students say several companies are insisting on the submission of the official degree certificate along with the final-year marksheet to complete recruitment formalities. However, with the university yet to issue the printed documents, many are unable to proceed with job confirmations and admission processes.

The issue was raised by Yuva Sena (UBT) leaders and MU Senate members Pradeep Sawant and Rajan Kolambekar, who met university officials and submitted ...