The key takeaway is this: Use the DADS portal first. The traditional route is now the backup plan for truly ancient or complex cases.

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Here are the field notes on how to tackle this, focusing on the fast, modern way:

Duplicate CBSE Marksheet: DADS Portal is the New Reality

If you’ve lost your marksheet, your first stop is the CBSE’s dedicated digital platform. They’ve built the Duplicate Academic Document System (DADS) portal specifically to kill the old red tape.

Phase 1: The Online Method (The Smart Move)

For most recent results (generally 2009 onwards), this is all you need to do. It often bypasses the need for an FIR or a newspaper ad, saving you massive time and hassle.

1. Hit the DADS Portal: Go straight to the official CBSE DADS portal. This is the only place to start.

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1. Fill and Pay: Complete the online application form with all your details. Here’s the kicker: The fee depends on the age of the document.

   • 0-5 years old? It’s cheaper (e.g., ₹250).

   • 10-20 years old? The cost goes up significantly (e.g., ₹1000).

2. Choose Delivery: You can opt for a digital copy, a printed copy via Speed Post, or self-collection from the regional office. Pay the postage fee if needed.

3. Track: Use the portal to track the status. It tells you when the document is received, when it’s under process, and when it’s finally dispatched.

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Phase 2: The Traditional Route (The Backup Plan)

If your marksheet is from way before 2009, or if the DADS portal throws an error, you must follow the tedious, old-school method. This is where the paper chase begins:

1. Lodge FIR: You still have to file a First Information Report (FIR) at your local police station confirming the loss.

2. Newspaper Ad: You must publish a lost and found advertisement in a leading local newspaper. And then, you have to keep the physical cutting.

3. Get Affidavit: Obtain an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper legally declaring the loss.

4. Manual Submission: Download the specific paper form. Pay the fee via a Demand Draft (DD) or Indian Postal Order (IPO). Then you send the entire physical packet—form, FIR copy, ad cutting, affidavit, photos, and DD—to the CBSE Regional Office.

 Crucial Notes

• Collection Limit: If you opt for self-pickup, the document is typically issued within 2–3 weeks, but you must collect it within 3 months, or they cancel the whole thing.

• Fees Increase: The older your marksheet is, the more you are going to pay. The rates are variable, so check the DADS portal before you start the process.

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