The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially stopped issuing hard copy migration certificates for Class 10 and Class 12 students from 2024-25. Instead, the migration certificate will now be available only in digital format through DigiLocker, India’s official government document repository.
CBSE ends hard copy migration certificates for classes 10th and 12th; Here’s how to access it through DigiLocker
The move is part of CBSE’s ongoing efforts to promote digital governance, sustainability and ease of access for students across the country.
CBSE official announcement
CBSE has informed all affiliated schools that hard copies of migration certificates will no longer be sent by post or courier. The board has emphasized that students can download the migration certificate digitally from their DigiLocker accounts using the same credentials that they used to access their mark sheets and pass certificates.
This change applies to both Class
How to Access CBSE Migration Certificate through DigiLocker
Students can easily download their CBSE Digital Migration Certificate by following these simple steps:
1. Visit the official DigiLocker website – www.digilocker.gov.in or download the DigiLocker app.
2. Log in using your registered mobile number or Aadhaar linked credentials.
3. Go to the ‘Documents Issued’ section.
4. Select Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from the list of issuers.
5. Select ‘Migration Certificate’ and enter your roll number, year and date of birth.
6. Your Digital Migration Certificate will appear on the screen.
7. Click on ‘Download PDF’ or save it to your DigiLocker account for future use.
Students can share the document directly with universities, employers or other institutions through DigiLocker’s secure verification link.
Why did CBSE stop hard copy certificates?
The decision is in line with the Digital India Mission of the Government of India to reduce paper-based documentation and make government services accessible online. According to CBSE officials, Digital Migration Certificate:
- Ensure quick access to official records.
- Eliminate the risk of physical certificates being lost or damaged.
- To promote environment-friendly and paperless administration.
- Simplify college admission processes that already accept DigiLocker-verified documents.
CBSE started issuing digital marksheets and passing certificates through DigiLocker from 2017 itself. Migration Certificate is the latest addition to the list of now fully digital educational records.
What is migration certificate?
Migration Certificate is an essential document issued by educational boards that allows students to transfer from one educational institution to another after completing a specific course or board examination. For example, CBSE students require it when they go to universities or boards like ICSE, state boards or foreign education systems.
The Digital Migration Certificate issued by CBSE through DigiLocker is officially verified and digitally signed, carrying the same legal validity as the printed version.
Benefits of DigiLocker for CBSE students
- 24×7 access to academic records anywhere in the world.
- Secure storage with government-level data encryption.
- Instant verification for universities, employers and other institutions.
- Lifelong availability of records in paperless format.
- There is no need for physical verification or notarization.
More than 3 crore CBSE students have already registered on DigiLocker to access their marksheets, certificates and other academic documents.
Main characteristics
- CBSE has discontinued hard copy migration certificates for class 10 and 12 students.
- Certificates can be downloaded digitally through DigiLocker.
- Applicable from the academic session 2024-25.
- Same validity as hard copy certificates.
- Promotes Digital India and sustainable governance.
conclusion
CBSE’s decision to abolish hard copy migration certificates represents a progressive step towards digital transformation in education. Students can now access their official academic records instantly, securely and permanently through DigiLocker without waiting for postal delivery.
With this initiative, CBSE is leading the shift towards eco-friendly and digitally certified educational documentation, making life easier for millions of students every year.
