15-30 days
₹200-1000 (varies by university)
Students who have completed a degree and want to join another university
Students changing universities or pursuing higher education in different university
Get admission confirmation from the university you're joining.
Submit migration certificate application to your current/previous university.
Ensure all fees and library dues are cleared.
Provide degree, marksheets, and admission proof from new university.
Pay migration certificate fee as per university norms.
Receive migration certificate from university office.
To update or correct your Migration Certificate details, contact the issuing university, board, or educational authority with a formal written request and supporting documents.
Reach out to the university, board, or institution that issued your Migration Certificate.
Provide a written application or fill the official correction form mentioning the specific error.
Provide proof of the correct information (e.g., birth certificate for name/DOB correction).
Pay any applicable fee as specified by the authority.
The corrected document will be issued after verification, either physically or digitally.
You can download your Migration Certificate from the issuing board's or university's online portal, or access it through DigiLocker if the institution is integrated with the platform.
Go to https://www.ugc.gov.in and log in with your roll number or registration ID.
Navigate to the results or documents section to find your certificate.
Click "Download" to save a digitally signed PDF of your marksheet or certificate.
Visit digilocker.gov.in to link and download your certificates if your board is DigiLocker-integrated.
You can check the status of your Migration Certificate application or certificate verification through the issuing board or university's official portal.
Go to https://www.ugc.gov.in and navigate to "Results", "Certificate Status", or "Verification".
Provide your roll number, registration number, or student ID.
Check whether your certificate has been issued, dispatched, or is pending processing.
Yes, it's mandatory when changing universities for higher education.
Yes, but it's difficult. Apply with FIR, affidavit, and fees to your university.
Apply immediately after getting admission in new university, before session starts.
A Migration Certificate is an official document issued by your education board (like CBSE) or university. It certifies that the student was a bona fide student and the institution has no objection to the student joining another board, university, or state.
A Transfer Certificate (TC) is issued by the school/college confirming you've completed your studies there and cleared all dues. A Migration Certificate is issued by the overarching Board or University allowing you to 'migrate' to a different Board or University.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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