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10th & 12th Board Marksheet, Passing & Migration Certificate

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📝 Reviewed by: India Docs Portal Editorial Team📅 Last updated: August 28, 2026Sources: Official .gov.in portals

Quick Answer

💡 Class 10th and 12th Marksheets and Passing Certificates are official academic records issued by recognized education boards (CBSE, CISCE, and State Boards). Students can download legally valid, digitally signed color marksheets free of charge from DigiLocker (integrated with NAD) or order physical duplicate hard copies via the CBSE DADS portal (cbseit.in).

Quick Information

⏱️ Processing Time

DigiLocker / NAD: Instant digital download (0 seconds) | Physical Duplicate via CBSE DADS: 7–15 working days

💵 Fees

DigiLocker Digital Download: 100% Free | CBSE DADS Physical Duplicate: ₹250–₹1,000 depending on passing year and delivery speed

✅ Eligibility

Any candidate who has registered for and passed Class 10 (Secondary) or Class 12 (Senior Secondary) board examinations conducted by CBSE, CISCE (ICSE/ISC), or state education boards

Who Needs This Document?

Students and alumni seeking admission to colleges/universities, applying for government and private employment, obtaining a Passport, enrolling in professional courses (NEET, JEE, UPSC), or proving Date of Birth

Required Documents

  • Board Roll Number, School Number, Center Number, and Year of Examination
  • Aadhaar Card of the candidate (for DigiLocker authentication and name matching)
  • Copy of FIR / Police Non-Cognizable Report (NCR) (mandatory for lost original physical marksheets)
  • Newspaper Advertisement clipping (mandatory for older lost certificates across select state boards)

How to Apply for 10th & 12th Board Marksheet, Passing & Migration Certificate

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For Instant Digital Marksheet via DigiLocker (NAD)

Log into DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in or app), go to 'Education' > select your Board (CBSE, CISCE, UP Board, Maharashtra State Board, etc.), choose 'Class X/XII Marksheet', enter your Year and Roll Number, and download the digitally signed, QR-coded PDF.

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For Physical Duplicate Copies via CBSE DADS Portal

If you need an original printed hard copy, visit the CBSE Duplicate Academic Document System (DADS) at cbseit.in/cbse/web/dads/home.aspx.

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Select Document Type

Choose between Duplicate Marksheet, Passing Certificate, Migration Certificate, or Date of Birth Certificate.

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Enter Candidate Exam Details

Enter Class (X or XII), Candidate Roll Number, Year of Passing, School Code, and Center Code as per your admit card.

5

Choose Delivery Mode & Pay Fee

Select delivery option ('By Hand' from CBSE Regional Office or 'By Speed Post' to your residential address) and pay the prescribed fee online via UPI/Card.

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Track Consignment & Receive Certificate

Track your application status on the DADS portal. The sealed duplicate academic certificate will be dispatched via India Post Speed Post.

📝 How to Update 10th & 12th Board Marksheet, Passing & Migration Certificate

How to correct name spelling, date of birth, or parent details on your 10th/12th marksheet:

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Approach School Principal

Submit a formal written application to the school from which you passed the board examination.

2

Verify School Scholar Register

The school verifies your admission records (Form 1 / Scholar Register) to confirm the clerical discrepancy.

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Forward Dossier to Regional Board Office

The school Principal attests and forwards the correction dossier with board correction fees.

4

Receive Amended Marksheet

The regional board office reviews the school ledger and issues a fresh corrected marksheet.

⬇️ How to Download 10th & 12th Board Marksheet, Passing & Migration Certificate

Download an official digital 10th/12th Marksheet PDF via DigiLocker:

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Log In to DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in)

Sign in with your Aadhaar number or mobile OTP.

2

Search Your Education Board

Go to 'Categories > Education' and select CBSE, CISCE, or your State Board.

3

Enter Roll Number & Year

Input your examination Year, Roll Number, and Admit Card ID.

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Download Digitally Signed PDF

Click 'Get Document' to download the official color marksheet containing the National Academic Depository (NAD) digital signature and verification QR code.

🔍 How to Check 10th & 12th Board Marksheet, Passing & Migration Certificate Application Status

Track your duplicate marksheet or correction application status online:

1

Visit CBSE DADS Status Tracker

Go to cbseit.in/cbse/web/dads/home.aspx and click 'Track Application Status'.

2

Enter Application / Reference Number

Input the reference ID generated during online fee payment.

3

Check Dispatch & Speed Post Tracking

View verification stage and obtain the India Post Speed Post consignment number.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Entering an incorrect Roll Number or School Center Number when querying digital repositories
  • Paying third-party agents for digital certificates when DigiLocker provides 100% free, legally valid digital marksheets under Rule 9A of the IT Rules 2016
  • Not applying for a Migration Certificate simultaneously when switching from school board to a different university

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a DigiLocker Class 10/12 marksheet legally valid for college admissions and government jobs?

YES, 100%. Under Rule 9A of the Information Technology (Preservation and Retention of Information by Intermediaries Providing Digital Locker Facilities) Rules 2016, digital certificates fetched from DigiLocker are treated on par with original physical certificates issued by the board.

What is the difference between a Marksheet, Passing Certificate, and Migration Certificate?

1) Marksheet: Displays the subject-wise marks and grades obtained by the candidate. 2) Passing Certificate: A formal certificate confirming that the candidate has successfully passed the overall board exam. (Note: CBSE merged Marksheet and Passing Certificate into a single document from 2019 onwards). 3) Migration Certificate: Issued by the board permitting the student to join a college or another university/board in another state.

How to get a duplicate marksheet if the original is lost?

For CBSE: Apply online on the CBSE DADS portal (cbseit.in/cbse/web/dads/home.aspx), choose 'Print Document', enter exam credentials, and pay the fee. For State Boards: Submit an application form along with a copy of the police lost report (FIR/NCR) at the board's divisional/regional office or state portal (e.g., UPMSP, MSBSHSE).

How to correct spelling mistakes in candidate's or parents' names on the marksheet?

Submit a correction application through the Principal of the school last attended within the board's prescribed limitation period (typically 5 years for CBSE). Attach original school admission records (Scholar Register), birth certificate, and parent ID proofs. The school forwards the attested dossier to the Regional Board Office.

What is the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC ID / APAAR)?

Under National Education Policy (NEP 2020), the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR / ABC ID) is a 12-digit unique academic identity linked with DigiLocker and the National Academic Depository (NAD) to store and transfer earned academic credits across higher education institutions in India.

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