A Migration Certificate Number is the unique serial identification printed on the Migration Certificate issued by an education board (like CBSE, ICSE, State Boards) or a University. This certificate allows a student to “migrate” from one educational authority to another.
For instance, if you pass Class 12 from CBSE and want to join a State University for graduation, the university needs permission from CBSE saying, “We have no objection to this student joining you.” The Migration Certificate serves this purpose, and its number is used to track and validate this permission.
What Does Migration Certificate Number Mean?
- Source Authority: It proves you were a bona fide student of the previous board.
- No Objection: It confirms you are not debarred from continuing studies.
- Uniqueness: The number helps the new university verify the document against the board’s database.
Why Migration Certificate Number is Important
- University Admission: You cannot enroll in a college (especially outside your home board) without this number.
- Counselling Forms: In engineering (JoSAA) or medical (MCC) counselling, you must enter this number during document verification.
- Dual Enrollment Prevention: It ensures a student isn’t enrolled in two universities simultaneously.
Where is Migration Certificate Number Used?
- Admission Forms: Column: “Migration Cert No”.
- DigiLocker: To fetch your digital certificate, you often need your Roll Number and Year, but the document fetched displays this serial number.
- Foreign Education: Universities abroad ask for this number as part of the transcript verification.
How to Find or Check Migration Certificate Number
- Top Right/Left Corner: On the physical certificate, it is usually printed in red or black ink as “Sl. No.” or “Certificate No.”.
- Below the Barcode: In newer certificates, it might be near the QR/Barcode.
- DigiLocker: If you download the e-Migration certificate, the number is clearly labeled.
Example of Migration Number
Scenario: You finished 12th from CBSE.
- Document: You receive a Migration Certificate along with your Marksheet.
- Detail: It reads “Migration Certificate No: MC/2024/10055“.
- Usage: When filling the Delhi University form, you enter “MC/2024/10055”.
Common Problems or Errors
- Not Received: Sometimes boards don’t issue it automatically. You have to apply for it separately.
- Lost Certificate: You must apply for a duplicate copy. The duplicate will have a different serial number.
Important Things to Remember
- It is different from the TC Number. TC is for school-to-school; Migration is for Board-to-University.
- Keep the original safe; colleges usually take the original during admission.
- Digital (DigiLocker) copies are legally valid under the IT Act.
Once admitted, the university will give you a University PRN.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Migration Certificate Number the same as Roll Number?
No. The Roll Number identifies you in the exam. The Migration Certificate Number identifies the specific document issued to you. They are two different numbers printed on the certificate.
Where can I find the Migration Certificate Number?
It is typically printed at the top right or top left corner of the Migration Certificate. It might be labeled as ‘Serial No.’, ‘Cert No.’, or ‘Migration No.’.
Is Migration Certificate mandatory for the same board?
Usually, no. If you are moving from one CBSE school to another CBSE school, you don’t need it. It is required when changing the Board (e.g., CBSE to State Board) or University.
Can I download my Migration Certificate online?
Yes, for boards like CBSE, you can download a digitally signed Migration Certificate from DigiLocker. This digital copy contains a valid certificate number and is accepted for admissions.
What is the validity of a Migration Certificate?
There is no specific expiry date. However, it is a one-time use document. Once you submit the original to a university for enrollment, it is used up. If you leave that university to join another, you need a migration certificate from the university, not the old school board.