How to get a School Leaving Certificate from your high school

A School Leaving Certificate (SLC) is a formal document that certifies a student's enrollment and grades in an institution. It is needed for completing education, transferring to another school, applying to college or university, and certain jobs. To obtain an SLC, students must have no outstanding dues or academic discrepancies, fill out a proforma, and pay applicable fees. In case of loss or damage, a duplicate SLC can be obtained by following the same steps and including an affidavit.

A School Leaving Certificate (SLC) is a formal document which certifies that a student was enrolled in an institution in a given period of time, and the grades they have covered there. It can be issued at the time of a student passing out of school, certifying that they were enrolled in their respective class or grade, or at the point when a student is seeking transfer to get enrolled into another institution.
When do you need an SLC? ?
An SLC is a record of students’ enrollment in a particular institution and also a proof that they have not left any dues left in the school, such as unreturned library books, unpaid fees, or academic backlogs.

• Completion of education: School leaving certificates are official documents that prove that a student has completed a certain level of education. This is important for further education and employment opportunities.

• Taking transfer to another school: If students need to transfer to another school, they will need to submit their school leaving certificate as proof of their previous education.

• Applying to college or university: Most colleges and universities require applicants to submit their school leaving certificates. This is because the certificate provides information about the student's academic performance and qualifications.

• Applying for certain jobs: Some jobs require applicants to have a certain level of education, such as a high school diploma or a bachelor's degree. School leaving certificates can be used as proof of education when applying for these jobs.
  

School leaving certificates generally have a proforma provided by the school authorities. Check your school website for 'downloads'. Once you find the proforma, you will need to download it take a print, and carefully fill in all the details. Once it is filled, submit it to the administrative section of your school along with an application stating the purpose of the school leaving certificate. Most schools charge a fee to issue a school leaving certificate. Please check the school website or contact the administrative office for details.
Eligibility to obtain an SLC
Applications for school leaving certificates are accepted only if the student meets the following requirements:

• The student must have no outstanding dues. This includes any unpaid tuition, library fees, or other charges.
• The student must have no academic discrepancies, such as backlogs or incomplete grades.
• The student must have completed the proforma and paid all applicable fees. The proforma is typically a form that the student needs to fill out with information about their education and their plans for the future. The applicable fees may vary depending on the school's policies.
  

How to obtain a duplicate SLC? ?
You will need a duplicate if you lose your original School Leaving Certificate or it is damaged. You have to repeat all the steps in order to obtain it. Additionally, you will have to include an affidavit stating the reason behind the requirement of a duplicate SLC (damaged certificate, lost certificate, etc.), along with the prescribed proforma, application of the same, and the processing fee, as set by the school.