Educational information plays a very important role at the initial stage of one’s career. Qualification of the candidate is utilized by the HR professionals in ascertaining various parameters for his/her success in the job e.g. subject knowledge, applicant’s ability and so on. However this is also the most frequently falsified on resumes. As jobs become more competitive, it is also very common for applicants to exaggerate their educational history. ome of the most frequent education misrepresentations include: Type of Degree / Difference in Major or Program attended / Never Graduated though attended / Certificates from Fake Universities / Forging percentage of marks. The process typically involves contacting the issuing institution to verify details such as the type of degree, field of study, graduation date, and whether the institution is accredited. In some cases, additional steps, such as validating academic transcripts or using national databases and digital credential systems, are employed. Education verification is crucial for preventing fraud, ensuring compliance with industry or legal requirements, protecting organizational reputation, and promoting fairness in hiring and admissions processes.