How to Apply for a Migration Certificate
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Step-by-step Process
Understand When You Need a Migration Certificate
A migration certificate is required when: (a) Joining a new college / university after 12th from a different board; (b) Transferring from one university to another mid-course; (c) Applying for PG admission if UG was from a different university. It is issued by the board/university you are leaving.
Apply to Your Previous Board / University
For board-level (10th/12th): Apply to CBSE (cbse.gov.in), ICSE (cisce.org), or your state board's website. For university-level: Apply to your previous university's exam/registration department. Most have online application forms. You will need your roll number, registration number, and passing year.
Submit Required Documents
Typically required: (a) Application form; (b) Original marksheet / passing certificate; (c) Aadhaar card / photo ID; (d) Admission letter from the new institution (in some cases); (e) No Dues Certificate from previous institution (for university transfers); (f) Fee payment receipt (₹200–₹1,000 depending on board/university).
Track and Receive the Certificate
Processing time is typically 10–30 working days. CBSE online migration certificates are available for download within 2–3 weeks. Some universities send it by post; others require physical collection. Keep the certificate safe — most institutions require the original.
Documents Required
- ✓Original marksheet / passing certificate
- ✓Aadhaar card / valid photo ID
- ✓Admission letter from new institution (if required)
- ✓No Dues Certificate (for university transfers)
- ✓Application form with fee
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Common Questions
Is a migration certificate required if I stay within the same university?
No. Migration certificates are only required when moving to a different university or board. Changing courses or colleges within the same affiliated university does not require a migration certificate.
Can I get a duplicate migration certificate if lost?
Yes. Apply to the same board/university with an FIR copy for the lost certificate, your original marksheet, an affidavit, and the prescribed fee. Some boards issue a certified duplicate; others issue an attested copy marked "DUPLICATE".
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