School Transfer Certificate (TC) & Migration Request
स्थानांतरण प्रमाण पत्र (TC) हेतु आवेदन पत्र
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Official release and transfer document required to change schools or move to a new district/state.
Documents required (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
- Application letter to Principal
- No Dues Clearance Slip (Library, Fees, Sports)
- Copy of Fee Receipt
Key details
- Authority: School Administration / Headmaster / Principal
- Stamp paper / fee: Plain Paper Written Application
- How to submit: School Administrative Office
- Processing time: 3–7 Working Days
- Official portal: https://ncert.nic.in
How to apply
Clear All Pending School Dues
Approach the school accounts department, clear outstanding tuition and transport fees, and obtain an official No-Dues clearance slip.
Return Library Books and School Property
Return all borrowed library books, sports equipment, or laboratory items to obtain departmental clearance stamps on the requisition form.
Draft and Submit Written TC Application
Submit a formal written application signed by the parent or guardian addressed to the School Principal stating student details and reason for relocation.
Verification of Academic and Attendance Registers
The administrative office verifies the student's admission number, date of birth in school records, attendance percentage, and academic progress report.
Collection of Transfer Certificate
Collect the official Transfer Certificate (TC) signed by the Principal with school seal and PEN (Permanent Education Number) counter-signature if transferring across boards.
How to fill the form
- In the header, address the School Principal / Headmaster with the full institutional name and city campus address.
- Under student identification, record the student's legal name, father's name, mother's name, current class, and section.
- In the school record field, provide the student's unique School Admission / Scholar Register Number and PEN number.
- Under reason for leaving, clearly state parent's job transfer, residential relocation, or admission to another recognized institution.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for a Transfer Certificate before settling pending library books, laboratory items, or tuition fee arrears.
- Discrepancies in student or parental names between the TC application and the school's original admission register.
- Failing to obtain District Education Officer (DEO) or Board counter-signature when transferring to a school in another state.
- Not preserving certified copies of the previous academic report card alongside the original Transfer Certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the competent issuing authority for a School Transfer Certificate?
The School Principal or Headmaster of the institution affiliated to CBSE, ICSE, or the State Board is the competent authority.
- What is the standard processing time for issuing a school TC?
Following fee clearance and register verification, the Transfer Certificate is typically issued within 3–7 Working Days.
- Is counter-signature required on a TC for inter-state school admission?
Yes, when migrating between different states or educational boards, counter-signature from the District Education Officer (DEO) or Board Regional Office is often required.
- Can a school withhold a Transfer Certificate due to disputed fee dues?
Under statutory educational guidelines and judicial rulings, schools cannot deny issuing a TC, though reasonable undisputed administrative charges apply.
- What official fee is charged for issuing a school TC?
Government schools provide it free, while private recognized schools charge a nominal administrative fee prescribed in their rules.
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