Is 10th Marksheet and Certificate Same in CBSE? Detailed Guide
Written byAnshu KumariContent SpecialistLast modified: Jul 19, 2026 7 min read
In previous times, CBSE marksheet and passing certificate used to be different.
But now they both are the same in a combined document for the ease of students trying to get into junior college (class11).
For students wondering, you can choose which is better CBSE or State Board after 10th.
Students of the present day are getting confused due to changes made in CBSE class 10th marksheet and passing certificate and they are unaware of these.
We will tell you what changes were made and if both CBSE Board certificate and marksheet are the same.
What is the CBSE 10th marksheet?
A document that mentions all the marks you obtained in individual subjects and the total score and percentage is the CBSE 10th marksheet.
You can also read how to get the CBSE private candidate marksheet.
1. What the marksheet includes?
The following is included in the marksheet of class 10 CBSE.
- Your name (as it appears), roll number and year of exam.
It would be good to understand how to find CBSE roll numbers by name.
- Details of the school name and affiliation number and center information.
- Taken subjects (theory + internal/practical subjects, as necessary).
- Points or marks achieved in each of the subjects.
- Percentage, grade, as Pass/fail.
- Internal assessment/practical marks (Where applicable)
- Any special comments (as necessary)
2. Why is it important?
In order to be admitted to Class 11, schools usually want to see your marks in your subjects, and the overall marks.
- It is a documentation of your academic performance in high school (10th) exams, with marks converted as per the CBSE grading system.
- It also helps you to monitor your academic strengths and weaknesses.
- When entering the scholarships, competitive exams, or any programs it usually involves application.
What is the CBSE 10th certificate (Passing certificate)?
Passing certificate is the one that informs you that you have passed the CBSE Class 10 board examination.
1. What the certificate includes?
The passing certificate typically includes:
- Student’s name
- Roll number, exam year
- School name and board (CBSE)
- A declaration that you have passed the examination
It does not provide subject-wise grades or marks as is the case with the marksheet, just an assurance that you passed the exam.
2. Why is it important?
Passing Certificate is a formal demonstration of eligibility, when you are applying to a job, and verifying your identity required during records of leave-taking.
There are also institutions or authorities that want the certificate of passing together with the marksheet and in some situations also the CBSE migration certificate for verification.
Most often you would apply for it during official test checks, attestations, or any kind of documents where you need to test your eligibility in education.
Is 10th marksheet and certificate same in CBSE?
This is where the interesting part comes in and something has changed just lately.
The marksheet in the past and the passing certificate were actually two separate documents.
One of them indicating what you scored, the other indicating that you have passed.
You can also find out how to apply for revaluation in CBSE 10th.
But since 2019, CBSE has started to present only one document with 10 Class, a marksheet plus certificate in a single file.
That means 2019 onwards, you get a Marksheet cum Certificate.
It stands as an aggregate combining the subject-by-subject outcome and an assertion that you have passed.
CBSE makes it official by the unified document being the only certificate issued and required presently.
In the case of students that graduated earlier than 2019 they might still have individual marksheets and passing certificates.
How to obtain CBSE 10th marksheet and certificate?
The following is the way in which you can obtain these documents (or copies):
Step 1: Official duplicate/certificates process of CBSE
CBSE has specifications of awarding duplicate certificates or duplicate mark sheets.
Step 2: Application/form submission
The application submissions are collected and processed online by the authority or organizations making up the application committee.
You need to take the corresponding application form (timely typed or photocopied in case required). The documents have to be applied individually.
Step 3: Pay standard fee and documents
You will have to pay a fee depending on your region and document (and in some cases additional when you are in need of urgency in requesting the documents).
Step 4: Processing CBSE/regional office
In case everything is in order, CBSE processes it in about two weeks without holidays.
Step 5: Delivery/collection
As soon as a duplicate or an original document is available, it can be collected by you (or by your school), or can be sent by CBSE to you.
It is advisable to always verify the official CBSE site or the CBSE regional office of the specific forms, address and the most updated fee schedule.
Among other benefits of CBSE boards, you can also directly login to Digilocker or Umang App to get your marksheet cum certificate in online means which is more preferred in present times.
Also know how to download the CBSE admit card.
Key differences between marksheet and certificate
The key differences will be listed in a table format below:
- Subject-wise scores are provided in the marksheet; you are assured that you have passed.
- Admission and checking performance is done under the Marksheet; qualification is done by using a certificate.
- CBSE can tend to present a single combined document and hence, both functions can be found in a single paper from 2019.
For older batches, they can be differently presented papers.
| Aspect | Marksheet | Certificate / Passing Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Subject-wise marks, internal assessments, grades | Pass/fail status, declaration of passing |
| Purpose | Showing academic performance | Proof of having cleared Class 10 exam |
| Issued When | After exam results | After verification of passing status |
| Uses | Admissions, electives, scholarships | Official proof (jobs, identity, etc.) |
| Separate vs Combined | Historically separate; now merged post‑2019 | Now typically merged for Class 10 exams after 2019 |
In conclusion
CBSE marksheet and passing certificate are different files that served different purposes earlier.
But after, it was combined as a one document accepted by higher institutions and required elsewhere.
You can easily access certificate cum cbse 10th marksheet in online modes through DigiLocker or get it offline from CBSE regional offices. We hope now the confusion has taken off and there is a good clarification about both the documents.
Frequently asked questions
9 questions
Are the CBSE 10th marksheet and certificate the same document?
Those who are taking board exams in 2019 and onwards, usually have a bundled records marksheet cum certificate. In previous years they could have been different.
Which document is more important?
A marksheet is a list of your performance on each subject, the certificate is a testimony that you passed. When put together, then one document performs those two functions.
Can I get a duplicate if I lose either one?
CBSE offers a duplicating provision where fees and detailed procedures are followed.
When do students receive these documents?
Soon after declaration of board results, which are normally done through school. The schedule can be changed depending on area and bureaucracy.
Is the CBSE 10th marksheet enough for college admissions?
Yes, mostly the subject-wise performance in the marksheet is the one that colleges consider.
Is a duplicate marksheet valid as an original?
The duplicate marksheet published by CBSE formally has the same force as the original (as far as it is the work of the board).
How Can I Verify My 10th Certificate?
Your 10th certificate can be either confirmed through the official portals of CBSE or through DigiLocker, or by inquiring at your local office of CBSE and schools.
Are the consolidated marksheet and original certificate the same?
A consolidated marksheet is a cumulative form of marksheet (e.g. a combination such as between terms or exams). This is not similar to the passing certificate, the official demonstration of having finished that board exam.
How Can we get an original marksheet online?
You can get an original marksheet online via Digilocker as a soft copy.
About the author
Anshu Kumari
Content Specialist
Anshu Kumari is an Education Content Specialist at 21K School- a fully accredited institute- Cambridge International (IA702) and Pearson Edexcel (94883). She focuses on the in-depth research and creation of the well-drafted guides on NIOS admission, Indian Education Policy, and competitive exam preparation. With around 2 years of experience at 21K School, her psychology background informs her approach to the education content and hence focuses on creating guides to address the real anxieties of the guardians. She writes well-researched articles on competitive exam timelines, stream selection, and board choices by referring to the official resources. All Anshu’s content pieces are fact-checked against the board and primary government official resources and is dedicatedly reviewed by the school’s academic team.
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