A DigiLocker marksheet is a digital copy of your marksheet or degree issued directly by your board or university through the National Academic Depository (NAD) and stored in your DigiLocker account. You do not need a separate NAD registration; you sign in to DigiLocker, find your issuer and fetch the document. These documents are treated as equal to the physical original under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and UGC has asked institutions to accept them. Here is how it works and what to do when your document is not there.
Key takeaways
- Admissions and scholarships: Share a verified copy instead of scanned photocopies.
- Jobs and visa files: Employers and agencies can verify the document with your consent.
- Lost originals: Download again at any time without applying to the university.
- Fake certificate risk: Documents come from the issuer, which lowers the risk of forgery.
DigiLocker Marksheet: why a digital marksheet helps
| Need | How DigiLocker helps |
|---|---|
| Admissions and scholarships | Share a verified copy instead of scanned photocopies |
| Jobs and visa files | Employers and agencies can verify the document with your consent |
| Lost originals | Download again at any time without applying to the university |
| Fake certificate risk | Documents come from the issuer, which lowers the risk of forgery |
The National Academic Depository was approved by the Union Cabinet on 27 October 2016 and launched on 9 July 2017 as a 24×7 online store of academic awards lodged by institutions.
How to fetch your marksheet
- Create a DigiLocker account using your mobile number or Aadhaar and set a security PIN.
- Sign in and open the Issued Documents or search section.
- Choose the category, such as school board or university, and pick your board or institution.
- Enter the details the issuer asks for, such as roll number and year, and fetch the document.
- The marksheet or degree is added to your account. Download the PDF or share it through the platform.
Many students who joined college from 2021 onwards also have an Academic Bank of Credits ID; marksheets for those students may be linked to it, according to institution notices.
Sharing documents with consent
The system works on consent. Employers, universities or government bodies can see your document only when you share it. You can send a link, and the receiving organisation can verify it with the issuer. That is more reliable than a photocopy and quicker than getting a document attested.
Keep your other important papers in the same place. If you applied for a scholarship, keep the income certificate, the caste certificate and the award documents available, since schemes like the post matric scholarship for SC students ask for several of them.
What if your document is not there
- Your institution may not have uploaded your batch. Ask the examination office whether your records were sent to NAD.
- The institution has to map awards using Aadhaar or DigiLocker ID, so a mismatch in your Aadhaar details can block the match. Ask the office to fix it.
- Older certificates, from before the institution started uploading, may not be available digitally. Request them in the usual way if needed.
- If a document shows an error, do not pay an agent. Contact your institution’s examination section.
Common mistakes with digital documents
Students often download a marksheet once and never check it. Open the PDF and read your name, roll number, subjects and marks against the paper copy. If anything differs, tell the examination office in writing and keep the reply. Another mistake is saving files with confusing names; rename them clearly, such as semester-2-marksheet, so you can find them in a hurry. Do not email your PIN or OTP to anyone who asks for a document check. Finally, remember that a digital copy does not replace every original; some offices still ask to see the physical certificate at joining, so keep both safe.
DigiLocker Marksheet: keep your account safe
Do not share your PIN or OTP with anyone, including people who call claiming to be from the university. DigiLocker will not ask for your PIN over a phone call. Use a mobile number that you control and link your Aadhaar correctly. If you change your number, update the account.
Rules, dates and amounts for DigiLocker Marksheet can change, so confirm the latest official notice before you act.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to register separately on NAD?
No. Students access NAD documents through their DigiLocker account.
Is a DigiLocker marksheet valid?
Yes. Under the IT Act, 2000, documents issued this way are treated as equal to the physical originals, and UGC has asked institutions to accept them.
Why can I not see my university?
The institution may not have uploaded its records yet. Contact the examination office.
Is DigiLocker free?
Yes, it is a government service and free to use for citizens.
Can employers verify my certificate?
Yes, with your consent, they can verify the document through the platform.