NewsIMTSCBSE NOTICE: All affiliated schools are informed that countersignature on transfer certificates (TCs) is not required. The Board has discontinued this practice for transfers between CBSE-affiliated schools. Schools should not send requests for TC countersignature to CBSE headquarters or regional offices. Despite previous instructions, many schools continue sending such requests, causing inconvenience to stakeholders and hindering digital processes. Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj has reminded all schools to follow these guidelines. For more details, refer to the official notification on the CBSE website. (Updated 9 Nov 2025, 12:18 IST; source: link)
CBSE Eliminates Countersignature Requirement for Transfer Certificates
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced that countersignatures are no longer required on transfer certificates when students move between CBSE-affiliated schools. This decision simplifies the transfer process and reduces paperwork for parents and school administrators. Despite this policy being in place for some time, many schools were still sending transfer certificates to CBSE offices for countersignatures, creating unnecessary delays. The board has emphasized that schools should immediately stop this practice as it causes inconvenience to students and parents while also slowing down the board's efforts to digitize administrative processes.
Schools Instructed to Follow Updated Transfer Certificate Guidelines
CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj has issued a reminder to all affiliated schools to strictly follow the updated transfer certificate guidelines. The board has noticed that despite previous instructions, many schools continue to send transfer certificates to CBSE headquarters or regional offices for countersignatures. This practice creates needless complications for all stakeholders involved in the transfer process. Schools are now directed to process transfer certificates independently without seeking CBSE approval. This change is part of the board's broader initiative to streamline administrative procedures and make the education system more efficient for students transferring between CBSE schools.
Key Points
- CBSE NOTICE: All affiliated schools are informed that countersignature on transfer certificates (TCs) is not required.
- The Board has discontinued this practice for transfers between CBSE-affiliated schools.
- Schools should not send requests for TC countersignature to CBSE headquarters or regional offices.
