As per my complete research A backdated degree certificate means the degree which reflects the academic completion year
rather than the date on which the certificate was physically issued by the UGC approved University,
This thing usually happens due to three things like :-
1st :-administrative delays
2nd :-late result declaration
3rd :-supplementary exams or convocation schedules
but It does not mean anything illegal if the university record is supporting it
or if there is any chance to get the degree certificate without the studies.
Can a university legally correct or reissue a degree with an earlier date?
Yes if a University which is recognized by Ugc approved can legally correct or reissue degree certificates when there is a genuine reason and proper documentation
(These Documentations are required as per the guidelines of UGC approved University and the proper system)
The correction has to be done through official university procedures which is ensuring the academic timeline
which matches with student records here I also want to add that the Such corrections are common and accepted when properly verified.
Is a backdated degree certificate accepted by employers in India?
Here I want to clarify one important thing that Most employers focus on degree authenticity and verification
that is proved by Roll number, serial number and the enrollment number of the degree certificate not just the printed date
because If the degree can be verified through the university database and it is supporting the record of the mark sheets
and if is showing available then employers have to generally accept it as well as the Transparency and traceability are the key factors.
How can someone verify whether a backdated degree certificate is genuine?
A genuine backdated degree or corrected degree certificate can be verified through given below options
1st :- A Degree can be verified through the University enrollment number & roll number
2nd :- A Student can verify his degree Certificate through Online verification portal of the university
3rd:- A degree Certificate can be verified to match and compare with Mark sheets and semester records
4rd :- There is one more option to verify the degree certificate to check the Convocation or result notification records
5th :- whether it is a Backdated degree or corrected degree that can be verified through the Verification letters issued by the university
6th :- one more Important note I want to add here that the Employers and institutions focus on traceability
and verification but they do not consider assumptions.
7th :- If records of the degree certificate matches with the data base of the University then it is treated as authentic and acceptable.

