CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 students can access their digital academic documents through DigiLocker after the Board declares their results.
The available records can include the marksheet-cum-passing certificate and migration certificate. Skill certificates may also be available wherever applicable.
These documents appear in DigiLocker’s “Issued Documents” section when the student completes the CBSE account-confirmation process using the access code provided by the school. Students with an existing general DigiLocker account may also fetch their documents manually.
This guide explains both methods and what to do if a CBSE document does not appear.
CBSE DigiLocker Documents Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Eligible classes | Class 10 and Class 12 |
| Documents | Marksheet-cum-passing certificate and migration certificate |
| Access platform | DigiLocker |
| Account confirmation | School code, roll number and six-digit access code |
| Verification | OTP on mobile number |
| Document location | Issued Documents |
| Official activation page | cbseservices.digilocker.gov.in |
| General DigiLocker portal | digilocker.gov.in |
The documents available to an individual student depend on the class, examination status and records issued by CBSE.
What Is a CBSE Marksheet-Cum-Passing Certificate?
CBSE issues a combined marksheet-cum-passing certificate to eligible students.
It normally contains information such as:
- Student’s name
- Roll number
- School information
- Examination year
- Subjects
- Marks or grades
- Result status
- Certificate details
- Digital verification information
Students should check all details as soon as they access the document.
If a name, date of birth or another entry appears incorrect, downloading the certificate again will not correct the source record. The student must follow the applicable CBSE correction procedure.
What Is a Migration Certificate?
A migration certificate is an academic document used when a student moves from one education board or institution system to another for further studies.
CBSE provides:
- Migration certificates to eligible Class 12 students
- Migration certificates to Class 10 students where applicable or requested under the relevant process
From the 2025 examinations onward, CBSE decided not to issue routine hard copies of migration certificates to Class 10 and Class 12 students. The digital migration certificate available through DigiLocker is intended to be used for admission to other educational institutions.
If a hard copy is specifically required during the transition period, students may request it through CBSE’s Duplicate Academic Document System, subject to its current process and fees.
Are DigiLocker CBSE Documents Valid?
CBSE’s official 2026 Class 12 result press release states that marksheet-cum-passing certificates and migration certificates made available in DigiLocker can be used for the relevant purposes instead of waiting for physical documents.
DigiLocker is designed to provide access to authentic digital documents issued by participating authorities.
A document displayed under “Issued Documents” is different from a student simply scanning and uploading a paper document. An issued document is fetched from or delivered by the issuing authority through DigiLocker.
Institutions can use the available digital-verification information to verify an issued document.
CBSE DigiLocker Access Code
CBSE provides a six-digit access code to students through their schools.
Students should contact their school if they have not received the code.
The code is used along with:
- Class
- School code
- Roll number
- Mobile number
- Date of birth, where requested
- OTP
The access code should contain six numeric digits. If the code begins with zero, enter the zero as well.
For example, if the school provides 012345, do not enter only 12345.
Method 1: Activate the CBSE DigiLocker Account
This method is intended for students receiving the access code through their CBSE-affiliated school.
Step 1: Open the Official Activation Page
Visit:
Check the website address carefully before entering any student information.
Step 2: Start Account Confirmation
Read the instructions and select the option to begin the DigiLocker account-confirmation process.
Keep these details ready:
- Class
- School code
- Roll number
- Six-digit access code
- Mobile number
- Date of birth, if requested
Step 3: Select Class 10 or Class 12
Choose the correct class.
Entering Class 10 details under Class 12, or vice versa, can prevent the system from finding the record.
Step 4: Enter School and Examination Details
Enter:
- School code
- Roll number
- Six-digit access code
Use the exact details provided by the school or shown on the admit card.
Step 5: Confirm the Student Information
The system may display basic student details after verification.
Check the information before continuing.
Step 6: Enter the Mobile Number
Provide an active 10-digit mobile number.
Class 12 students may also be prompted to enter their date of birth, depending on the current account-confirmation process.
Step 7: Verify the OTP
An OTP will be sent to the entered mobile number.
Enter the OTP and submit it. Do not share the OTP with another person.
Step 8: Open the DigiLocker Account
After successful confirmation, select the option to proceed to DigiLocker.
Once CBSE has published the results and issued the documents, the marksheet-cum-certificate and migration certificate should appear under “Issued Documents.”
Method 2: Fetch the CBSE Document Manually
Students who created a DigiLocker account through the general registration process may need to search for and fetch their academic documents manually.
Follow these general steps:
- Visit digilocker.gov.in or open the official application.
- Sign in to the DigiLocker account.
- Open the document-search section.
- Select the education or academic-document category.
- Search for the Central Board of Secondary Education.
- Choose the required document:
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Passing certificate
- Migration certificate
- Enter the requested examination year and roll number.
- Provide any additional detail displayed.
- Give the required consent.
- Select the option to fetch the document.
- Open “Issued Documents.”
- Download or share the document when required.
The exact document names can vary according to the year and CBSE’s issuance format.
Automatically Pushed Versus Manually Fetched Documents
The official CBSE guide explains this distinction:
Account Activated Using CBSE Access Code
When the account is activated through the CBSE confirmation process using the six-digit access code, the documents are generally pushed automatically to “Issued Documents” after the result is published.
General DigiLocker Account
When an account was created through the normal DigiLocker registration process, the student may need to search for CBSE and manually fetch the document using the required examination information.
Both methods can provide issuer-generated documents.
How to Download the CBSE Marksheet
Once the marksheet appears:
- Open DigiLocker.
- Sign in securely.
- Open “Issued Documents.”
- Select the CBSE marksheet-cum-certificate.
- Review the student details.
- Use the available download option.
- Save the file securely.
- Keep an additional backup where appropriate.
Do not edit the downloaded PDF. Altering an academic document can make it unverifiable and may lead to serious consequences.
How to Download the Migration Certificate
Follow the same process:
- Sign in to DigiLocker.
- Open “Issued Documents.”
- Find the CBSE migration certificate.
- Check the name, roll number and examination year.
- Download the available document.
- Submit or share it through the method requested by the institution.
If it is not visible, try manually fetching it through the CBSE issuer page.
CBSE Documents Available for Class 10
Depending on the student’s examination records, DigiLocker may provide:
- Class 10 marksheet-cum-passing certificate
- Migration certificate where applicable
- Skill certificate, where applicable
Students who continue in the same school or system may not immediately need a migration certificate, but they should keep their academic records accessible.
CBSE Documents Available for Class 12
Class 12 students may receive:
- Marksheet-cum-passing certificate
- Migration certificate
- Skill certificate, where applicable
These documents are particularly important for:
- College admission
- University enrollment
- Scholarship applications
- Entrance-examination counselling
- Document verification
- Future employment records
Students should download and check the documents soon after issuance.
What if the Document Does Not Appear?
If a document is missing, check the following possibilities.
Result Has Not Been Published
Documents generally become available after CBSE declares the result and completes the digital issuance process.
Incorrect Roll Number
Enter the roll number exactly as shown on the admit card or result.
Wrong Examination Year
Choose the year in which the student appeared for the examination.
Wrong Class or Document Type
Confirm whether Class 10 or Class 12 and the correct certificate type have been selected.
General Account Used
If the account was not confirmed using the school-issued access code, search for CBSE and fetch the document manually.
Record-Matching Problem
A mismatch involving the name, date of birth, roll number or other records can prevent retrieval.
Technical Delay
High traffic around result declaration can cause temporary login or fetching problems. Try again later through the official portal.
What if the Access Code Is Missing?
The six-digit access code is provided through the student’s school.
If it has not been received:
- Contact the school’s examination department.
- Provide the correct class and roll number.
- Request the student-specific access code.
- Do not accept a code from another student.
- Do not pay an unofficial person for a code.
The access code is linked to the student’s academic record and should be kept private.
What if the Mobile Number Is Already Registered?
If the mobile number is associated with an existing DigiLocker account, the confirmation process may direct the student to the existing account.
Sign in to that account and check “Issued Documents.” If the CBSE record does not appear, search for the Board and fetch it manually.
Avoid creating multiple accounts unnecessarily.
What if the Student’s Name Is Incorrect?
First check whether the same error appears in CBSE’s source record.
If the issued certificate contains incorrect details, the student may need to follow CBSE’s official correction procedure.
The process can depend on:
- Type of correction
- Examination year
- School records
- Supporting documents
- CBSE examination byelaws
- Applicable time limit
Do not attempt to correct the PDF using editing software.
How to Verify a DigiLocker Document
A receiving institution may verify the document using the available secure QR code or digital-verification mechanism.
Students should submit the original downloaded DigiLocker document instead of:
- Editing the PDF
- Cropping verification information
- Taking an unclear screenshot
- Converting it repeatedly between formats
- Uploading an altered copy
If an institution has difficulty verifying a valid CBSE document, direct it to the official CBSE or DigiLocker verification resources.
DigiLocker Document Versus Uploaded Document
DigiLocker may contain both issued and uploaded documents.
Issued Document
An issued document is made available digitally by the participating issuing authority and appears under “Issued Documents.”
Uploaded Document
An uploaded document is a file manually added by the user.
For formal verification, the issuer-generated CBSE document is generally more useful because its source and verification information can be checked digitally.
How to Share a CBSE Document Safely
Students may need to provide documents during admission or verification.
Use the official DigiLocker sharing or download facility and share the document only with the intended institution.
Before sharing:
- Confirm the recipient.
- Check which document is required.
- Avoid sharing the entire account.
- Never provide the DigiLocker password or OTP.
- Do not send unrelated identity documents.
- Use a secure admission or verification portal.
- Remove files from public devices after use.
CBSE Hard-Copy Migration Certificate Policy
CBSE’s notification states that, from the 2025 examinations onward, routine hard copies of migration certificates are not issued to Class 10 and Class 12 students.
The digital migration certificate in DigiLocker is intended for use in admission to other educational institutions.
If a hard copy is specifically required, students may submit a request through CBSE’s Duplicate Academic Document System.
DADS portal: https://cbseit.in/cbse/web/dads/home.aspx
The request may involve an official fee and processing time.
Important Safety Tips
Students should remember:
- Use only CBSE and DigiLocker official websites.
- Do not share the access code or OTP.
- Do not pay someone to “unlock” a marksheet.
- Do not download modified certificates from third-party websites.
- Do not install an unofficial DigiLocker APK.
- Do not edit the downloaded academic document.
- Check the URL before entering the roll number.
- Keep the DigiLocker account secure.
- Sign out after using a public computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the CBSE marksheet appear in DigiLocker?
It should become available after CBSE declares the result and digitally issues the document.
Where can I get the six-digit access code?
The student’s CBSE-affiliated school provides the access code.
Which details are needed for account confirmation?
Students generally need their class, school code, roll number, six-digit access code, mobile number and OTP. Date of birth may also be requested.
Is the DigiLocker marksheet valid?
It is an issuer-generated digital academic document. CBSE has directed that its DigiLocker marksheet-cum-passing certificate and migration certificate can be used for their relevant purposes.
Will CBSE provide a physical migration certificate?
From the 2025 examinations onward, routine hard copies are not issued. A hard copy may be requested through DADS if specifically required.
Can I fetch an older CBSE marksheet?
Older records may be available depending on the examination year and digital repository. Search under the CBSE issuer and enter the required details.
What if I already have a DigiLocker account?
Sign in to the existing account and check “Issued Documents.” If necessary, manually fetch the CBSE certificate.
Can I edit an incorrect name in the downloaded PDF?
No. Use the official CBSE correction procedure. Editing the PDF does not change the Board’s record.
Conclusion
DigiLocker gives CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 students a convenient way to access their marksheet-cum-passing certificate and migration certificate.
Students can confirm their account using the six-digit code issued by their school or manually fetch documents through an existing DigiLocker account.
Download the issuer-generated document, check all details and store it securely. If a document is missing or incorrect, use official CBSE and DigiLocker support channels rather than unofficial agents.
Disclaimer: Legal Rights Online is an independent educational-information website. It is not affiliated with CBSE, DigiLocker, NeGD or the Ministry of Education. Access methods, document availability and correction procedures may change. Students should verify the current instructions through official CBSE and DigiLocker sources.