India Prime | Devender Singh | india May 6, 2025 | Board Results 2025 | Across the country, students and their families are eagerly awaiting the results of the Class 10 and 12 board examinations. Assuming the results have been announced and you’re anxious to check your marksheet and subject-wise scores, relying solely on board websites could mean a long wait. The waiting time depends on how many users are simultaneously entering roll numbers and other details to access results on the board or other websites. Whether it’s CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), Uttar Pradesh Board (UPMSP), Maharashtra Board (MSBSHSE), Rajasthan Board (RBSE), Madhya Pradesh Board (MPBSE), Meghalaya Board (MBOSE), NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), CISCE (ICSE and ISC Board), Kerala Board (DHSE), Punjab Board (PSEB), Bihar Board (BSEB), or Goa Board (GBSHSE), most state boards provide Class 10 and 12 marksheets, passing certificates, and migration certificates through DigiLocker.
Board Results 2025: Open a DigiLocker Account First, or Miss Out on Your Digital Marksheet
Dependence on Websites:
- Repetitive Data Entry: You need to enter your roll number and captcha every time to check results, which is time-consuming.
- Server Crash Risk: On result announcement day, websites often crash due to high traffic, causing stress and delays.
- Physical Copy Hassles: Obtaining a physical marksheet may require visiting the school or board office, costing time and money.
- Risk of Losing Documents: Physical marksheets can be lost or damaged, and the process to obtain duplicates is lengthy.
- Future Inconvenience: Without a digital copy, college admissions or job applications can become problematic.
- Lack of Centralized Storage: Managing documents becomes difficult without a single platform to store them.
DigiLocker offers a faster, safer, and more permanent way to access results. Let’s compare the time taken to check results via DigiLocker versus board websites and explore other uses of DigiLocker beyond results.
DigiLocker vs. Website Result Checking: A Comparison
| Feature | Result Website | DigiLocker |
|---|---|---|
| Time to View | Fast (1-2 minutes) | Slightly Longer (3-5 minutes) |
| Login Required | No | Yes (first time) |
| Marksheet Download | Often Unavailable | ✅ Always Available |
| Future Document Access | ❌ No | ✅ Anytime, Anywhere |
| Official Certificates | ❌ Scores Only | ✅ Valid Digital Certificates |
About DigiLocker
Launched by the Government of India in July 2015 under the Digital India initiative, DigiLocker aims to provide citizens with secure, digital, and permanent copies of their documents and certificates, eliminating the need for physical copies. DigiLocker is a cloud-based platform where users can store and access critical documents linked to their Aadhaar number. Beyond academic certificates (e.g., marksheets, degrees), it supports vehicle registration, driving licenses, birth certificates, PAN cards, COVID-19 vaccination certificates, and even insurance and pension documents. DigiLocker documents are government-recognized, making them valid for college admissions, job applications, government service verifications, and as identity proof during travel. It promotes paperless governance, saves paper, and ensures document security and accessibility.
Boards Sharing Marksheets on DigiLocker (2025)
| S.No. | Board Name | Available Documents | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) | Marksheet, Passing Certificate, Migration Certificate | 10th, 12th |
| 2 | MSBSHSE (Maharashtra State Board) | Marksheet | 12th |
| 3 | RBSE (Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education) | Result & Marksheet | 10th, 12th |
| 4 | UPMSP (Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad) | Result & Digital Marksheet | 10th |
| 5 | MPBSE (Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education) | Marksheet & Certificates | 10th, 12th |
| 6 | MBOSE (Meghalaya Board of School Education) | Result & Marksheet | 12th |
| 7 | NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) | Marksheet & Other Documents | 10th, 12th |
| 8 | CISCE (ICSE/ISC) | Marksheet & Passing Certificate | 10th (ICSE), 12th (ISC) |
| 9 | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan / DHSE | Result & Marksheet | 10th, 12th |
| 10 | Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) | Marksheet (Partial Availability) | 10th, 12th |
| 11 | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) | Marksheet (For Select Years) | 10th, 12th |
| 12 | Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) | Result & Marksheet | 10th, 12th |
Estimated Student Numbers (2025):
- UPMSP: ~5.4 million
- MSBSHSE: ~1.5 million
- RBSE: ~2 million
- MPBSE: ~1.8 million
- CBSE: ~3.5 million
Based on estimates, 80 lakh to 1 crore students are likely not registered on DigiLocker. Approximately 2.5–3 crore students appear for Class 10 and 12 board exams annually in India (CBSE, state boards, ICSE, etc.). If 10–15% of DigiLocker’s 270 million registered users are students, about 2.7–4 crore students are connected to the platform. This suggests 20–25 crore students (school and college level) are still not using DigiLocker.
How to Check Class 10 & 12 Results on DigiLocker in 2025?
Step-by-Step Guide to Access Results and Marksheets on DigiLocker:
- Visit results.digilocker.gov.in or download the DigiLocker app.
- Log in using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Navigate to the “Education” section and select your board.
- Enter your roll number and exam year.
- Your marksheet/certificate will appear—download it for future use.
DigiLocker is used for various government and private services, including storing and sharing academic certificates, identity documents, health records, vehicle registration certificates, and other critical documents. As of 2024-25, 943.56 crore (9.44 billion) documents have been issued via DigiLocker. The platform is central to “Paperless Governance” and “Faceless, Paperless, Cashless” services.
NEP 2020 and DigiLocker Integration
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the role of DigiLocker and the National Academic Depository (NAD) for digital storage of academic certificates. Universities and boards are encouraged to upload student documents via NAD. The Ministry of Education operates platforms like:
- ePathshala: Free NCERT books, video lectures, and study materials. Link: https://epathshala.nic.in
Academic Resources
- National Testing Agency (NTA) Websites: For JEE, NEET, CUET results and admit cards. Link: https://nta.ac.in
- UGC Portal: College and university information. Link: https://ugc.gov.in
- NCERT Portal: School education resources. Link: https://ncert.nic.in
Scholarships and Financial Aid
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Apply for government scholarships. Link: https://scholarships.gov.in
- Vidhyarthi Yojana Portal (Ministry of Education): Schemes and guidance for students. Link: https://www.education.gov.in
Online Learning Platforms
- SWAYAM: Free online courses (school to university level). Link: https://swayam.gov.in
- DIKSHA: Interactive content for teachers and students. Link: https://diksha.gov.in
- NPTEL: Engineering and science courses. Link: https://nptel.ac.in
Aadhaar e-KYC and eSign Facility
DigiLocker requires Aadhaar-based KYC for document access and eSign. eSign serves as a digital signature, valid for government and private processes. Apps like UMANG, BHIM, and CSC form part of the digital ecosystem, enabling services like checking driving licenses, vehicle RC, fines, and online applications. Link: https://parivahan.gov.in
Digital Evidence and Judicial Recognition
Documents from DigiLocker are legally valid under the IT Act 2000 and can be presented for government jobs, college admissions, and courts. Many state governments have linked DigiLocker to their e-District portals, allowing access to documents like residence and caste certificates.
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