PRAYAGRAJ, July 17 -- Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday urged state universities to gradually phase out printed marksheets and degree certificates and promote the use of DigiLocker, saying the shift would encourage students to adopt digital credentials while significantly reducing printing costs. Addressing the ninth convocation of Prof Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University (PRSU)-Prayagraj, the governor expressed concern over the low utilisation of DigiLocker despite the facility being available. She said students requiring degree certificates for admission to foreign universities should be issued the documents without waiting for the convocation ceremony, while universities should maintain proper records of such cases. Patel called for a more transparent and accountable evaluation system. She said students who question their evaluation should be provided scanned copies of their answer sheets through email to establish whether the discrepancy lies with the student or the evaluator. The governor further suggested that if an inquiry confirms incorrect evaluation by a teacher, the evaluator should be denied remuneration for assessment and salary deductions may also be considered. The university conferred degrees on 81,822 students, including 61,753 undergraduate and 20,129 postgraduate students. A total of 242 medals were awarded for academic excellence, comprising 72 gold, 79 silver, 87 bronze and four Chancellor's medals. Of the 72 gold medals, 50 were won by female students and 22 by male students. MSc Zoology student Shipra Yadav, who secured a CGPA of 9.113 (91.13%), was awarded the Chancellor's Medal and a gold medal....