CBSE Migration Certificate Class 10, 12: How to download CBSE 10th 12th Migration Certificate

CBSE Migration Certificate Class 10, 12: How to download CBSE 10th 12th Migration Certificate

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Updated on Jan 15, 2026 09:53 IST
Students who have not collected their CBSE migration certificate yet must note that the migration certificate CBSE is a very important document required by the students for their admissions, higher studies, jobs, and other future endeavors. Students who could not clear their CBSE exams are advised to sit for improvement/ additional subjects and cle

Students who have not collected their CBSE migration certificate yet must note that the CBSE migration certificate is a very important document required by students for their admissions, higher studies, jobs, and other future endeavors.

How to get a migration certificate from CBSE?

CBSE Migration Certificate: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) provides a CBSE migration certificate Class 10, 12  to students who clear CBSE 10th Board Exams and CBSE 12th Board Exams. Students who do not collect their CBSE migration certificate should note that the migration certificate is a very important doc required by students for their admissions, higher studies, jobs, and other future endeavors. Students who are not able to clear their CBSE exams are advised to sit for improvement/ additional subjects and clear all their exams before applying for a CBSE migration certificate online.

Table of contents
  • CBSE 10th, 12th Migration Certificate: How to get a migration certificate from CBSE?
  • CBSE Class 10, 12 Results 2026
  • FAQs on CBSE 10th, 12th Migration Certificate

CBSE 10th, 12th Migration Certificate: How to get a migration certificate from CBSE?

CBSE 10th Board Exams 2026 and CBSE 12th Board Exams 2026 will be conducted between February 17 and April 10, 2026, in pen and paper format. The final CBSE 10th Results 2026 and CBSE 12th Result 2026 will likely be released in June and May 2026, respectively. After the announcement of CBSE results 2026, students can download their CBSE Class 10 migration certificate and CBSE Class 12 migration certificate online through Digilocker. Students must note that downloading DigiLocker app is not mandatory. Students can simply go to the online website digilocker.gov.in to download the CBSE Migration certificate. Additionally, students can also download their CBSE mark sheet from the DigiLocker online portal

Q:   When will CBSE conduct the CBSE 10th, 12th practical exams 2026?
A:

CBSE is conducting the CBSE practical exams between January 1 and Feb 14, 2026. There is no external examiner allotted to conduct practical exams for Class 10, while external examiners are called to conduct the CBSE 12th practical exams. 

For winter-bound schools, CBSE practical exams 2026 were held between November 6 and December 6, 2026.

Q:   When will CBSE conduct CBSE 12th Science exam 2026?
A:

CBSE will conduct CBSE 12th exams 2026 between February 17 and April 9, 2026. The CBSE 12th Science exams 2026 will be held between February 20 and March 27, 2026. The Board released the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 in October 2025. Check the dates for CBSE Class 12 Science below:

Date

Subject

20-Feb-2026

Physics

28-Feb-2026

Chemistry

9-Mar-2026

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

12-Mar-2026

English elective, English core

17-Feb-2026

Biotechnology

27-Mar-2026

Biology

Students can click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check the detailed CBSE Class 12 date sheet. 

Q:   When will CBSE 12th Commerce exams 2026 be conducted?
A:

CBSE will conduct CBSE 12th exams 2026 between February 17 and April 9, 2026. The CBSE commerce exams 2026 will be held between February 21 and March 28, 2026. You can check the date sheet below:

Date

Subject

21-Feb-2026

Business studies, business administration

9-Mar-2026

Mathematics, applied mathematics

12-Mar-2026

English elective, English core

18-Mar-2026

Economics

25-Mar-2026

Informatics Practices, computer science, IT

28-Mar-2026

Accountancy

 

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Here's how to download CBSE Migration Certificate

Follow the simple steps below for CBSE migration certificate download 2026:

  1. Visit website of DigiLocker, i.e. digilocker.gov.in, or download the official app from Google Play Store or Apple Store on your smartphone.
  2. Use a verified mobile number registered with the CBSE Board to log in.
  3. Use the OTP received on the registered mobile number to login to DigiLocker account.
  4. Please note- You must use the mobile number that you gave at the time of filling the CBSE application form. Students may even access the DigiLocker account by registering through their Aadhar Card number – which was provided.
  5. After entering the OTP, the system would prompt the students for a security pin. Use the last six digits of the CBSE Roll number as mentioned on the CBSE 10th Admit Card 2026/ CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026 as the security pin.
  6. Once logged in, students can check and download their CBSE 12th Board Exams 2026/ CBSE 10th Board Exams 2026 Migration Certificate online from a list of documents on the dashboard itself.

Note: Students can also download CBSE 10th, 12th pass certificates and CBSE 10th mark sheet as well as CBSE 12th marksheet through DigiLocker.

CBSE Class 10, 12 Results 2026

CBSE results 2026 Class 10, 12 will be out in May 2026. Students can check and download CBSE 10th results and CBSE 12th results from the official website of the Board, cbse.gov.in.

Meanwhile, students will be able to download CBSE Class 10 migration certificate 2026 and migration certificate CBSE Class 12 2026 only after the release of CBSE 10th Results 2026 and CBSE 12th Results 2026.

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Q:   Where can I find CBSE 10th date sheet 2026?
A:

CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2026 for Phase 1 exams can be checked on cbse.gov.in. Students can also click on CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 to download it. The Phase 1 exams will be held between Feb 17 and March 11, 2026.

Q:   When will CBSE conduct CBSE 12th Arts exam 2026?
A:

CBSE will conduct CBSE 12th exams 2026 between February 17 and April 9, 2026. The CBSE Arts exams 2026  are scheduled between February 23 and April 4, 2026

Date

Exam

23-Feb-2026

Psychology

26-Feb-2026

Geography

12-Mar--2026

English elective, English core

14-Mar-2026

Home Science

23-Mar-2026

Political Science

30-Mar-2026

History

4-Apr-2026

Sociology

Students can click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check and download the official date sheet. 

Q:   What happens if you take leave in CBSE 12th board exam?
A:

In case you're unable to attend a CBSE 12th board exam, you will be given zero marks in the subject. Soon, you will be asked to appear for the supplementary exam. Thus, it is better to focus and study hard and not skip or leave your exam to pass with flying colours.

FAQs on CBSE 10th, 12th Migration Certificate

Q: How can I collect CBSE migration certificate?

A: Students can collect CBSE 10th, 12th migration certificate from their respective schools. Students must note that CBSE Class 10, 12 migration certificates are also available online on DigiLocker. Students can visit the official website of DigiLocker, i.e. digilocker.gov.in or download the official app from Google Play Store or Apple Store on their smartphones to download CBSE Migration Certificate. 

Q: Is CBSE migration certificate necessary?

A: CBSE migration certificate is required when a student is changing Board after class 10 to another Board or after Class XII, when a student is seeking admission in the higher education system. CBSE has developed the infrastructure to provide soft copies of the Migration Certificate on DigiLocker.

Q: Is CBSE and TC migration certificate same?

A: Migration certificates and TC are two different documents. CBSE Migration certificates are only provided when a student has completed and cleared her/his Class 10 or 10 2 examinations from a recognized board. On the other hand, transfer certificates are issued when a student chooses to transfer to another university or school during the academic year.

Q: When can I collect CBSE 10th, 12th migration certificate?

A: CBSE migration certificate for Class 10, 12 are only availble after successfully passing the CBSE board exams. 

Q: Is Digilocker migration certificate valid?

A: The digital copy of CBSE migration certificate available on Digilocker is legally valid and should be accepted by educational institutes. 

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Binay Kr Jha

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Cbse 12th 2025 migration certificate unable to download. No database is available. Admission no. 21708800

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