How to Get Duplicate 10th Marksheet Online – CBSE, UP, Bihar & All State Boards Guide

Losing an original Class 10 marksheet or passing certificate can cause severe anxiety, particularly when applying for higher education, competitive exams, passports, or employment verification. Fortunately, examination boards across India now provide streamlined digital facilities to obtain certified duplicate certificates and digitally signed authentic copies.

Method 1: Instant Legal Download via DigiLocker (Government of India)

Under Rule 9A of the Information Technology (Preservation and Retention of Information by Intermediaries Providing Digital Locker Facilities) Rules 2016, electronic records downloaded from DigiLocker are treated on par with original physical documents.

You can instantly retrieve your verified certificate from CBSE, CISCE, UPMSP, BSEB, Maharashtra Board, and 15+ state boards:

1. Open the DigiLocker app or visit digilocker.gov.in.
2. Authenticate using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
3. Go to “Education”, select your respective board, and choose Class X Marksheet.
4. Enter your passing year and roll number.
5. The digitally signed document with QR code will be saved in your locker for lifetime use.

Method 2: CBSE DADS (Duplicate Academic Document System) for Hardcopies

For candidates needing a physical duplicate marksheet delivered to their postal address, CBSE operates the dedicated DADS portal:

1. Visit cbseit.in/cbse/web/dads/home.aspx.
2. Choose “Printed Document”.
3. Enter your Class (10th/12th), Roll Number, Passing Year, Candidate Name, and Father’s Name.
4. Select dispatch mode (By Post or By Hand from Regional Office).
5. Pay the nominal fee online (fees range from Rs 250 for recent records to Rs 1,000 for older records).
6. Track the dispatch via speed post tracking ID provided on your confirmation slip.

Method 3: State Board Duplicate Marksheet Procedure

For state boards like UPMSP, BSEB, or RBSE, follow these general steps:

• File a Police Daily Diary (GD / NCR): When a certificate is lost or stolen, lodge an online Non-Cognizable Report (NCR) or General Diary (GD) at your local police station.
• Newspaper Publication (If mandated): Certain state boards require a brief advertisement in a local daily declaring the loss of certificate.
• Online Application on Board Portal: Submit an application through the respective board’s citizen services portal (e.g. UPMSP Janhit Portal or BSEB Certificate Portal) along with an affidavit sworn before a Notary Public.

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