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Assam Board Offers Free Duplicate Certificates and Marksheets to Students Affected by Floods
Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) announced the issuance of duplicate academic documents at no cost to students whose original certificates and marksheets were ruined or lost due to the floods. The documents will allow students to continue unaffected by the loss of records, and will allow students to continue their education.
A statement made by Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu stated that the board will duplicate the HSLC/AHM and Higher Secondary (HS) pass certificates, marksheets, admit cards and registration cards at no cost to students. Currently, the relief covers students from the flood-affected districts of Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat.
Free Replacement of Certificates and Marksheets
The recent floods in Assam ruined many homes as well as educational materials and left many students without important documents for education, scholarships and jobs. To alleviate the effects of the floods, ASSEB has decided to charge no cost for the issuance of duplicates:
- HSLC Pass Certificates
- AHM Pass Certificates
- HS Final Pass Certificates
- Marksheets
- Admit Cards
- Registration Cards
This move will benefit students for the upcoming college admission process and for other educational processes.
No Police Report Required
An important benefit of this relief package is the easy application process. Typically, to receive a copy of a document, applicants must submit a police complaint or FIR for lost documents. ASSEB waives this requirement for flood-affected students.
Flood-affected students submitting an online application must upload a self-certification to ASSEB, stating the loss of their academic documents was caused by the floods. This policy will minimize the application process and loss of academic documents will be remedied in a timelier manner.
Who Can Apply?
This special waiver is currently for students from:
- Charaideo
- Sivasagar
- Jorhat
- Golaghat
Flood-affected students from the listed districts can apply for services available on ASSEB's official website.
How to Apply for Duplicate Documents
Flood-affected students may complete the following:
- Visit the official ASSEB/SEBA online services
- Select the application service for duplicate documents
- Provide personal and examination details
- Upload the self-certification stating document loss was caused by floods
- Submit the application
Under this special relief measure, the board has confirmed the waiver of the requirement of a police report.
Part of a Larger Flood Relief Package
The Assam government announced this as part of a package for families affected by the floods. The state has also announced the following additional measures:
- Duplicate-free copy of academic documents
- Temporary monetary assistance to flood-affected households
- Assistance with the purchase of textbooks, uniforms, and school materials for students
- Assistance for students in severely affected districts at the higher secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels
These measures are intended to minimise disruptions to education and support students as they recover from the floods.
Why This Matters
Natural disasters can cause significant disruption to students due to the loss of important records. These include documents and certificates needed for school, employment, and other opportunities. ASSEB has waived the application fee and the police report requirement, making it possible for students to replace their records and continue their plans with less financial burden.
Final Thoughts
The free duplicate certificates and marksheets by the Assam Government provide an appropriate and timely response to the flood victims. Thousands of students recovering their certificates will have a much shorter break in their education. The simplified application, which does not require payment, shows that the government wants to meet the students' needs. It is recommended that eligible students register and check the ASSEB online resource for updated information.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can apply for free duplicate certificates in Assam?
Students from Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat who lost their documents because of the recent floods.
2. What documents will be provided free of cost?
ASSEB will provide duplicate free certificates, mark sheets, admit cards and registration cards of HSLC/AHM and HS.
3. Do I need to make a police complaint to apply?
No. Flood-affected students need to make a self-certification that their documents were lost in the floods.
4. Where can students apply for duplicate documents?
The application can be made to the official ASSEB/SEBA online services.
5. What is the intent behind the Assam Board’s initiative?
The intent is to help flood-affected students to replace their lost documents so that they can carry on their admission, exams, and other educational activities without bearing a financial burden.
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