How to Apply for a Migration Certificate - Step-by-Step Process, Documents & Eligibility

Most education boards like CBSE, ICSE, and various State Boards now offer online application facilities. Here are the common steps:

• Visit the Official Website Go to the official portal of your board (e.g., CBSE - cbse.gov.in).
• Log in or Register Use your student credentials or register with necessary details like roll number, year of passing, and school code.
• Locate the Application Form Find the section titled “Migration Certificate” or “Student Services” and click on "Apply for Migration Certificate."
• Fill in the Required Details Enter personal and academic information such as name, father's name, school name, exam year, and contact details.
• Upload Documents Attach scanned copies of required documents like mark sheets, ID proof, and a passport-sized photo.
• Pay the Application Fee Pay the nominal fee online via net banking, UPI, or debit/credit card.
• Download Acknowledgment After successful submission, download the acknowledgment receipt for future reference.
• Track Application Status Use the tracking ID or login credentials to monitor the progress of your request.

Offline Application Process

If online services are not available or you prefer a physical process, here’s how you can apply offline:

• Visit the School/College or Board Office Go to the institution from which you passed or directly to the board’s regional office.
• Get the Application Form Ask for the migration certificate application form and fill it manually.
• Attach the Required Documents Submit photocopies of necessary documents like mark sheets, ID proof, and fee payment proof (DD/challan).
• Submit the Form Hand over the form at the administration office. They may ask for a verification process or principal’s signature.
• Collect the Certificate After a processing period (usually 7–15 days), the certificate will be issued and you may be notified to collect it or it will be sent by post.

What is a Migration Certificate and Why Do You Need It?

There are certain things you need to know about your migration certificates: 

1. Your migration certificate is often issued by the educational board of which you are a member. The education board will automatically deliver your migration certificate to your school after you pass your 10+2 exams. 

1. Most of the time, students can get their migration certificates downloaded through their school's education portal. Some colleges may also provide hard copies of the certificate. These are typically made accessible a few weeks following the announcement of the results of the 10+2 examination.  

1. Transfer certificates are another name for migration certificates. But there is a definite distinction between the two. Only after a student has successfully finished and passed their 10+2 exams from a recognised board are migration certificates issued. 

1. Transfer certificates, on the other hand, are given out when a student decides to change universities or schools in the middle of the academic year.

1. Students can enrol in the streams and institutions of their choice with the help of a migration certificate. It is frequently backed up by other documents that show the student has satisfied the requirements established by the institution and is eligible to pursue higher education. 

How to Procure Your Migration Certificate

Given below are the steps you will have to follow to procure your migration certificate: 

1. The Council Office issues migration certificates. 
2. The school provides a migration certificate to the Council for a price.
3. The certificates are then sent by mail from the Council to the registered schools. 
4. Only after passing their 10+2 exams do students get their migration certificates. 

1. The school retains these certificates until pupils receive their mark sheets. 
2. Students can directly pick up their mark sheets from their individual school heads after the results are announced. 
3. It is significant to note that the school principal signed the migration certificate. Without the signature of the principal, migration certificates are invalid. 
4. This procedure also necessitates that a good record be kept for future use. 

Documents Required for the Issuance of Your Migration Certificate

Given below are the documents you will need to submit to your migration certificate issued: 

1. Current or final marksheet. 
2. Provisional certificate stating the recent degree being awarded. 
3. Last semester or last year’s grade report. 
4. Fee payment receipts. 

1. Aadhaar Card. 

Migration Certificate Validity 

A student can use their certificate of admission once they have shown it to an institution anytime they apply for admission in another school or college. The character certificates have a six-month validity term.

Once they are acquired, they can be used to apply for admission to any university of the bearer's choice. The remaining paperwork can be picked up if the potential employee has already gotten their graduation.

Students are required to submit these records together with a certificate confirming their status as a migrant worker when applying for admission.   A migration certificate is therefore a crucial document that must be shown to pursue higher education at a recognised institution. A certificate, in brief, is a helpful tool for getting into colleges and institutions.