1. Mandatory Academic Documents

These records establish your educational background, stream eligibility, and date of birth. [1]

Class 10 Marksheet / Passing Certificate: Used primarily as your official Date of Birth (DOB) and age verification. [1, 2]
Class 12 Marksheet / Passing Certificate: Proves you have completed your 10+2 education and sets your percentage/grade eligibility. [1, 2, 3]
Transfer Certificate (TC) / College Leaving Certificate: Required by the institution to confirm you have left your previous school and are eligible to enroll elsewhere. [1, 2]
Migration Certificate: Mandatory if you are changing educational boards (e.g., from CBSE to a State University, or moving between states). [1, 2]
Character Certificate: Issued by your previous school's principal to verify your conduct and behavior. [1, 2]

2. Identity & Address Verification

You will need to provide consistent identity and address proofs. [1, 2]

Aadhaar Card: Practically mandatory across all Indian educational institutions for ID and address verification.
Alternative ID: If you do not have an Aadhaar, a PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport are generally accepted.
Recent Passport-Size Photographs: Prepare 6 to 12 copies of recent photos with a light/white background for your ID cards, application forms, and registers. [1, 3, 4]

3. Entrance Exam & Allotment Paperwork (If Applicable)

If you are applying for professional courses (Engineering, Medical, Law) or through centralized state counseling, you will need counseling and exam papers. [1, 2]

Entrance Exam Admit Card: The hall ticket used for the exam.
Scorecard / Rank Card: Official result sheet containing your scores/ranks.
Seat Allotment / Counselling Letter: Document generated during web-counseling confirming your assigned college and branch. [1, 2, 3, 4]

4. Category & Financial Documents

If you are seeking admission under state quotas, reserved categories, or fee-reimbursement schemes, additional documentation is strictly required. [1, 2]

Caste / Community Certificate: Issued by competent authorities for SC, ST, or OBC candidates.
Income & Asset Certificate: Required if you are applying for fee concessions, scholarships, or the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota.
PwD / Disability Certificate: Issued by a government-authorized medical board for persons with disabilities.
Domicile / Residence Certificate: Required to claim state-specific seat quotas if you completed your prior education outside the state. [, 2, 4, 5]

5. Miscellaneous & Special Cases

Gap Year Affidavit: If you took a gap year or dropped a year between Class 12 and admission, a notarized affidavit (often on Rs. 100 stamp paper) explaining the gap is required. [1, 2]
Name Discrepancy Affidavit: Needed if there are spelling mismatches in your name or parents' names across your 10th and 12th certificates. [, 2]

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