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Migration Certificate (Board & University Migration)

DigiLocker CBSE digital migration, University inter-state transfer, TC vs Migration distinction & instant PDF download

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

Quick Answer

💡 A Migration Certificate is an official statutory clearance issued by an education board (such as CBSE) or a university certifying that the institution has no objection to the student enrolling in another board or university in India or abroad. CBSE issues 100% digital migration certificates on DigiLocker (legally valid under UGC mandates). It has lifetime validity.

Quick Information

⏱️ Processing Time

DigiLocker Digital Migration: Instant (0 seconds) | University Examination Branch: 7–15 working days

💵 Fees

DigiLocker Digital Download: 100% Free | University Migration Application: ₹200–₹600

✅ Eligibility

Any candidate who has successfully completed their Class 10/12 board examinations or completed an undergraduate/postgraduate degree program and requires formal no-objection clearance to enroll in another board or university

Who Needs This Document?

Students transitioning from school boards (CBSE, CISCE, State Boards) to a college/university, or university graduates transferring between different state/central universities or relocating for higher studies across state borders

Required Documents

  • Board / University Roll Number, Registration / Enrollment Number, and Passing Year
  • Aadhaar Card of the student (for DigiLocker identity matching)
  • Original Marksheet / Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate copy
  • College / School Leaving Certificate (TC / SLC) copy
  • Institutional No-Dues Certificate (for university migration requests)

How to Apply for Migration Certificate (Board & University Migration)

1

For CBSE Class 10/12 Digital Migration (DigiLocker)

Log into DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in or mobile app). Go to 'Categories > Education > Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)'. Select 'Class X / XII Migration Certificate', enter your passing Year and Roll Number, and download the digitally signed PDF.

2

For University Inter-State Migration

Log into your university's examination branch portal (e.g., DU, Mumbai University, AKTU, Anna University) and select 'Apply for Migration Certificate'.

3

Clear Institutional Dues & Fill Details

Provide your university enrollment number, upload all semester marksheets/degree, and upload the departmental No-Dues certificate.

4

Pay Processing Fees Online

Pay the migration certificate fee via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card.

5

Download Signed e-Migration or Receive by Speed Post

Download the QR-coded digital Migration Certificate from the portal or receive the embossed physical scroll via Speed Post.

6

Submit to New University Admission Cell

Present the digital/physical migration certificate during admission verification. The new university registers your fresh student enrollment.

📝 How to Update Migration Certificate (Board & University Migration)

How to correct name spelling or parent details on an issued Migration Certificate:

1

Submit Correction Application to Board / University

Approach the regional office of your school board or university examination branch.

2

Provide Base Identity Proofs

Attach your Class 10 marksheet and Aadhaar card proving the correct spelling.

3

Surrender Incorrect Migration Copy

Return the erroneous physical certificate if a hard copy was previously issued.

4

Download Revised Migration Certificate

Receive the updated digital record with corrected demographic coordinates.

⬇️ How to Download Migration Certificate (Board & University Migration)

Download an official digital Migration Certificate PDF via DigiLocker:

1

Log In to DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in / App)

Sign in with your mobile number and Aadhaar.

2

Search 'Education > CBSE / University'

Select your education board or university.

3

Enter Roll Number & Year of Passing

Provide your examination credentials.

4

Download Signed PDF

Save the color Migration Certificate carrying the official National Academic Depository (NAD) digital verification seal.

🔍 How to Check Migration Certificate (Board & University Migration) Application Status

Track university migration certificate application or dispatch status online:

1

Open University Student Portal

Log into your university's certificate tracking system.

2

Enter Application / Registration ID

Input the reference number generated during online application.

3

View Processing Stage

Check whether your migration certificate is signed by the Registrar or dispatched via India Post Speed Post.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Confusing a Transfer Certificate (TC) with a Migration Certificate (TC is issued by the local school/college principal, while Migration is issued exclusively by the overarching Board or University)
  • Demanding hard copies from CBSE when CBSE has officially migrated to 100% paperless digital migration certificates on DigiLocker
  • Surrendering your only original university migration certificate without retaining color scanned copies for your permanent portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Migration Certificate and a Transfer Certificate (TC)?

1) Transfer Certificate (TC / School Leaving Certificate SLC): Issued by the Head of the School or College Principal confirming that the student has completed their academic coursework and cleared all institutional dues. 2) Migration Certificate: Issued by the overarching statutory Board (CBSE, ICSE) or University granting formal 'No Objection' permission to leave the board/university jurisdiction and enroll in another university or board in India or abroad.

Is a digital Migration Certificate downloaded from DigiLocker accepted by all universities?

YES. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued statutory circulars directing all central, state, deemed, and private universities across India to accept digital Migration Certificates, Degree Certificates, and Marksheets fetched from DigiLocker as legally valid original documents under the Information Technology Act 2000.

What is the validity period of a Migration Certificate?

A Migration Certificate has LIFETIME validity. It remains legally valid indefinitely until surrendered to the newly joined university upon formal registration and matriculation.

Can I get a duplicate Migration Certificate if the original is lost?

For CBSE: Download the verified digital migration from DigiLocker instantly, or apply for a duplicate copy on the CBSE DADS portal (cbseit.in). For Universities: Submit a written application to the Controller of Examinations along with a police lost report (NCR/FIR), indemnity affidavit, and duplicate processing fee.

Is a Migration Certificate mandatory if studying in the same university?

NO. If you completed your Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.Sc/B.Com) at a university and are continuing your Master's degree (e.g., M.Sc/M.Com) within the same university, a Migration Certificate is NOT required because your university enrollment number remains unchanged.

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