SSLC certificate: All you need to know

SSLC certificate is required for students who desire to continue their education and take higher-level classes

Senior Secondary Leaving Certificate is referred to as SSLC. The SSLC certificate is crucial documentation for students who desire to continue their education and take higher-level classes. Students who complete the Class 10th exams are awarded this certificate. After passing the Class 10th board test, students who are enrolled in the CBSE board will be awarded the SSLC.

Students can approach their school administration to obtain the Senior Secondary Leaving Certificate once they complete their studies from Class 1 to Class 10 and pass the SSC Exam. All state boards in India that have been approved by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and Department of School Education are required to offer this credential.

See also: How to apply for transfer certificate?

 

SSLC certificate: Why is an SSLC certificate required?

For students, an SSLC certificate will be very useful in the future.

  • It is used to apply for additional education programmes like PUC, Class 11 & 12, etc.
  • It is used to obtain admission to universities or colleges.
  • It is used to submit job applications and obtain work in the public and private sectors.
  • Applying for government identity evidence, like a PAN card, or address proof, like an Aadhaar card, voter identification, driver’s licence, etc., requires this crucial document.
  • An SSLC certificate is also required to apply for any scholarships or government-sponsored programmes offered by India.

 

SSLC certificate: Procedures to obtain an SSLC certificate

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Students who have passed the 10th-grade exam must speak with the appropriate school administration to obtain an SSLC certificate. The examination result for the tenth grade is frequently made public online because it is a board exam. The authority figure at the school will therefore deliver the hard copy of the mark sheet when the test results have been made public.

In certain regions, the tenth-grade report card doubles as the diploma for high school graduation. The students must submit an application to their schools for the SSLC certificate after receiving their 10th-grade mark sheets. Follow the guidelines below to obtain the certificate:

  1. Address your written request to the Director or Principal of your school.
  2. Your application should be accompanied by a photocopy of your tenth-grade transcript.
  3. Send the form to the school’s management.
  4. Once the SSLC certificate is prepared for distribution and the student is qualified to receive it, the school will call the student.

 

SSLC certificate: Downloading an online SSLC certificate

Follow the instructions below to download the SSLC certificate:

  1. Go to the state board or CBSE board’s official website.
  2. Select the provided SSLC certificate link.
  3. Type in your roll number, registration number, and birthdate.
  4. On the screen, the SSLC certificate will show up.
  5. Select “Download” from the menu provided on the same page.
  6. Print the document after it has finished downloading and store it safely for later use.

 

FAQs

What is PUC?

After passing their 10th board exams, students enrol in a two-year specialised study called Pre-University Course, or PUC. Higher secondary education, or 11th and 12th standards, is another name for it.

What alternative names are used for SSLC?

The following are the various names used for SSLC: In southern Indian states like Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra, the standard 10th grade is referred to as SSLC Certificate. HSC Certificate, sometimes known as a matriculation certificate, is what it is known as in the northern and eastern states. SSC (Secondary School Certificate) certificates are what they are known as in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

What distinguishes the SSLC from matriculation?

Both SSLC and matriculation have distinct histories and objectives. SSLC is documentation that students obtain after passing their class 10 exams. The act or procedure of enrolling at a college or university is referred to as matriculation. SSLC is primarily utilised in Indian states, while matriculation is primarily used for universities outside of India.

How to get a duplicate copy of an SSLC certificate?

If accessible, download the application form from the relevant board's official website and enter your roll number/registration number and birthdate to request a duplicate copy of your SSLC certificate. Take a printout of the document after downloading it.

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