Students and former students who have lost or damaged a CBSE marksheet, passing certificate or migration certificate can request another copy through the Duplicate Academic Document System.
The system is commonly known as DADS. It provides an online route for requesting eligible CBSE academic documents and paying the applicable fee.
Before applying, students should check DigiLocker because a valid digital document may already be available without ordering another physical copy.
Official DADS portal: https://cbseit.in/cbse/web/dads/home.aspx
CBSE DADS Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| System | Duplicate Academic Document System |
| Short name | DADS |
| Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Purpose | Requesting eligible CBSE academic documents |
| Application mode | Online |
| Classes | Class 10 and Class 12 |
| Common documents | Marksheet, passing certificate and migration certificate |
| Fee | Depends on document, passing year and service selected |
| Delivery | According to the option available on the portal |
| Official website | cbseit.in/cbse/web/dads |
The documents, years and delivery services available can change. Applicants should rely on the options displayed on the live DADS portal.
What Is CBSE DADS?
DADS is CBSE’s Duplicate Academic Document System. It is designed to help students request academic documents when the original is lost, damaged or otherwise unavailable.
The portal may provide services relating to documents such as:
- Duplicate marksheet
- Duplicate passing certificate
- Migration certificate
- Other eligible academic records displayed by the system
Students must enter their examination information correctly so CBSE can locate the relevant record.
Who May Need a Duplicate CBSE Document?
A duplicate document may be required when:
- The original certificate has been lost.
- A marksheet was damaged.
- A document was destroyed.
- A student needs an official hard copy for a specific purpose.
- A migration certificate is required in physical form.
- An old academic record is needed for employment.
- A college or authority requests an official replacement.
- A document is unavailable through DigiLocker.
If the document is available in DigiLocker and accepted by the receiving organisation, ordering a physical duplicate may not be necessary.
Check DigiLocker Before Applying
CBSE provides digital academic documents through DigiLocker.
Depending on the year and record availability, students may be able to fetch:
- Class 10 marksheet-cum-passing certificate
- Class 12 marksheet-cum-passing certificate
- Migration certificate
- Skill certificate, where applicable
Visit digilocker.gov.in, sign in and search for the Central Board of Secondary Education.
A DigiLocker-issued academic document can often be downloaded and digitally verified. It is different from a photograph or scanned copy manually uploaded by the user.
Read our complete guide to accessing CBSE documents through DigiLocker before placing a duplicate-document request.
CBSE Migration Certificate Policy
CBSE decided that, from the 2025 examinations onward, routine hard copies of migration certificates would not be issued to Class 10 and Class 12 students.
Students can use the digital migration certificate available in DigiLocker for admission to another educational institution.
During the transition period, a student who specifically needs a hard copy may submit a request through DADS, subject to the current process and fee.
Therefore, recent students should first download the DigiLocker version and ask the receiving institution whether it is sufficient.
Duplicate Document Versus Correction
These are two different services.
Duplicate Document
A duplicate reproduces the information already present in CBSE’s official record. It is appropriate when the original document is lost or damaged.
Correction
A correction is required when the official record contains an error involving information such as:
- Student’s name
- Parent’s name
- Date of birth
- Other recorded particulars
Ordering a duplicate will not correct existing information. The duplicate is expected to reflect CBSE’s current source record.
Use CBSE’s official correction procedure if the information itself needs to be changed.
Details Required for a DADS Application
Keep the following information ready:
- Student’s name
- Class 10 or Class 12
- Examination year
- Roll number
- School number or code, if requested
- Passing status
- Document required
- Mobile number
- Email address
- Complete postal address
- Identity information
- Payment method
- Supporting documents requested by the portal
The exact fields can vary according to the document and examination year.
Use the details shown on an old admit card, result, photocopy or school record where available.
How to Apply for a Duplicate CBSE Document
Follow these general steps:
- Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
- Open the Duplicate Academic Document System link.
Or visit DADS directly:
https://cbseit.in/cbse/web/dads/home.aspx
- Read the portal instructions.
- Select the appropriate application option.
- Choose Class 10 or Class 12.
- Enter the examination year.
- Enter the roll number.
- Provide the student’s name and other requested details.
- Select the required document.
- Choose an available delivery or service option.
- Enter the complete address.
- Upload any required supporting document.
- Review the application.
- Pay the fee shown by the portal.
- Save the payment receipt and application number.
- Track the request through the available facility.
The screen labels may change when CBSE updates the portal.
Selecting the Correct Examination Year
The examination year is the year in which the student appeared for the CBSE Board examination.
Do not enter:
- Admission year
- Academic-session starting year without checking
- Year of document loss
- Year of college admission
- Year in which the duplicate is being requested
For example, a student who received a Class 12 result in 2022 should normally select examination year 2022.
Entering the Correct Roll Number
Enter the roll number exactly as it appeared in the relevant Board examination.
The roll number may be available on:
- Admit card
- Old marksheet photocopy
- Result printout
- DigiLocker document
- School records
- Previous application records
A Class 10 roll number should not be used for a Class 12 document.
If the roll number is unavailable, contact the school or relevant CBSE office for guidance rather than entering a guessed number.
Selecting the Required Document
Choose only the document you actually need.
Marksheet
The marksheet contains the subject-wise academic result.
Passing Certificate
The passing certificate confirms the qualifying status under the Board’s record. In recent years, CBSE may issue a combined marksheet-cum-passing certificate.
Migration Certificate
The migration certificate assists eligible students moving for further study under another institution or education system.
The available document names can differ according to the examination year and CBSE’s issuance format.
CBSE Duplicate Document Fee
The amount can depend on:
- Type of document
- Number of years since passing
- Normal or urgent service
- Postal or delivery charges
- Current CBSE fee rules
CBSE’s fee notice linked from its correction and duplicate-document page has historically classified duplicate marksheets and certificates according to how many years have passed since the examination.
However, applicants should not calculate the payment using an old notice alone. Pay only the amount generated by the live DADS portal or confirmed in the latest official CBSE fee schedule.
Do not transfer money to an individual, school employee or unofficial UPI account for a DADS request.
Fee Based on Age of the Record
CBSE’s published fee framework has used age categories such as:
- Up to five years from the year of passing
- More than five and up to ten years
- More than ten and up to twenty years
- More than twenty years
Older records may require more retrieval work and may therefore have a different fee.
The DADS portal should determine the applicable amount after the examination details and document type are entered.
Normal and Urgent Service
The portal may provide different processing or delivery choices.
An urgent or Tatkal-type option, where available, can involve an additional fee. It does not guarantee approval if:
- Examination details are wrong
- The record cannot be found
- Supporting documents are missing
- Payment is incomplete
- The request requires manual examination
Select urgent service only when it is shown on the official portal and genuinely required.
Online Payment Precautions
Before paying:
- Confirm that the website belongs to CBSE.
- Check the document selected.
- Review the student details.
- Confirm the examination year.
- Verify the delivery address.
- Note the total fee.
- Use a secure device and network.
After payment:
- Wait for the confirmation page.
- Save the receipt.
- Record the transaction number.
- Do not make an immediate second payment if the page loads slowly.
- Check the application status first.
If money is deducted but the application is not confirmed, use official DADS or CBSE support instead of paying repeatedly.
Postal Address Requirements
If a physical document is being delivered, provide an accurate and complete address.
Include:
- Recipient’s full name
- House or flat number
- Street or locality
- Village or city
- District
- State
- PIN code
- Mobile number
- Landmark, if needed
An incomplete address can cause a document to be returned or delayed.
Use an address where someone can receive the delivery during the expected period.
How to Track a DADS Application
After submitting the form, save the application or tracking number.
The portal may allow status checking using details such as:
- Application number
- Roll number
- Examination year
- Mobile number
- Payment reference
The status may show whether the request is:
- Submitted
- Payment confirmed
- Under processing
- Record being verified
- Dispatched
- Completed
- Returned or requiring action
The exact status labels can differ.
Processing and Delivery Time
Processing time depends on:
- Examination year
- Record location
- Document type
- Normal or urgent service
- Completeness of the application
- Payment confirmation
- Postal service
- Address accuracy
Very old records may require additional time.
Treat the time shown by the live DADS portal as the best estimate. Do not rely on an unofficial website promising guaranteed same-day delivery.
Applications for Older CBSE Records
Older examination records may be stored under different CBSE regional jurisdictions.
Availability can depend on:
- Examination year
- School region
- CBSE’s record-retention policy
- Condition and location of the archived record
Applicants with very old records should follow the instructions displayed by DADS or contact the appropriate CBSE Marks and Migration section.
Do not submit the same application repeatedly to different regional offices unless CBSE instructs you to do so.
What if the Record Is Not Found?
If the portal cannot locate the record:
- Recheck the class.
- Recheck the examination year.
- Verify the roll number.
- Confirm the spelling of the student’s name.
- Check whether the record is available through DigiLocker.
- Contact the former school.
- Use the appropriate CBSE regional-office contact.
- Keep any old photocopy, admit card or result proof ready.
A “record not found” message does not necessarily mean the student never appeared. It can result from incorrect or incomplete search information.
What if the Original Was Stolen or Destroyed?
CBSE’s examination byelaws and earlier procedures include requirements relating to loss, theft, mutilation and requests for duplicate or triplicate certificates.
Depending on the document and current procedure, additional proof may be requested, such as:
- Identity proof
- Declaration
- Affidavit
- Evidence of loss
- Other supporting information
Follow the requirements shown for the particular DADS application. Do not upload a fabricated police report, affidavit or newspaper notice.
Duplicate Versus Triplicate Document
A duplicate is generally the replacement issued after the original is lost or damaged.
A triplicate or further copy may be requested when a previously issued duplicate has also been lost or destroyed. CBSE may require additional evidence or scrutiny for further copies.
Select the correct request type and provide truthful information about previously issued documents.
What if a Physical Migration Certificate Is Required?
Students from the 2025 examinations onward should first use the DigiLocker migration certificate.
If a college or another institution insists on a hard copy:
- Ask whether it can verify the DigiLocker-issued document.
- Refer to CBSE’s digital migration-certificate policy.
- If a physical copy is still specifically required, open DADS.
- Select migration certificate.
- Complete the request and payment process.
- Save the official receipt.
Do not order a hard copy only because an unofficial agent claims the digital certificate is invalid.
Common Application Mistakes
Avoid these errors:
- Selecting the wrong class
- Entering the wrong examination year
- Using another student’s roll number
- Misspelling the name
- Choosing correction instead of duplicate, or vice versa
- Entering an incomplete address
- Paying through an unofficial link
- Closing the payment page too early
- Losing the application number
- Submitting multiple requests for the same document
- Expecting a duplicate to change incorrect particulars
Review every field before payment.
Important Safety Precautions
Applicants should remember:
- Access DADS through the official CBSE website.
- Confirm that the domain is
cbseit.inor an official CBSE-linked address. - Do not share card details, OTPs or passwords with an agent.
- Do not pay for a guaranteed fast-track service outside the portal.
- Do not submit altered academic records.
- Keep the application and payment receipt.
- Use official regional-office contacts when support is required.
- Check DigiLocker before paying for a duplicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DADS?
DADS is CBSE’s Duplicate Academic Document System for requesting eligible academic documents.
Can I obtain a duplicate CBSE marksheet online?
A request can be submitted through the DADS portal. The available document and delivery options depend on the record.
Can I request a migration certificate?
Yes, eligible students can request a migration certificate through DADS when a physical copy is required.
Is a DigiLocker marksheet sufficient?
A DigiLocker-issued CBSE document is an authentic digital record and may be sufficient for many purposes. Confirm the receiving organisation’s requirements.
How much does a duplicate document cost?
The fee depends on the document, age of the record and service selected. Check the amount generated by DADS and the current CBSE fee schedule.
Can DADS correct my name?
A duplicate-document request does not automatically correct particulars. Use CBSE’s applicable correction process.
How can I track my request?
Use the tracking facility and application number provided after submission.
What should I do if I do not know my roll number?
Check old records or contact the school or appropriate CBSE office. Do not enter a guessed roll number.
Conclusion
CBSE’s Duplicate Academic Document System provides a convenient way to request an eligible duplicate marksheet, passing certificate or migration certificate.
Before applying, check whether the required document is already available in DigiLocker. If a physical or replacement copy is still necessary, enter the class, examination year and roll number carefully, pay only through the official portal and save the tracking details.
Remember that requesting a duplicate is different from requesting a correction. If the source record contains an error, follow CBSE’s official correction procedure.
Disclaimer: Legal Rights Online is an independent educational-information website. It is not affiliated with CBSE, DADS, DigiLocker or any regional office. Documents, fees, delivery choices, processing times and application requirements may change. Applicants should verify all details on the official CBSE and DADS websites before applying or paying.