A transfer certificate (TC) is a document that serves as proof that a student has left their previous institution and is enrolled in only one school or college at a given time. It is an important document that students need to switch to a new school or college. A TC mentions whether the student has cleared all the fees or if they still have any dues left. It also specifies if they have cleared all the exams and essentially serves as a conduct certificate. The primary purpose of a TC is to ensure that at a given time, a student is enrolled in one particular institution only. It ensures that the student has cleared all the dues of the institution they were formerly a part of and establishes the conduct of a student.

If a student has been admitted to a new school or college, they need to apply for a transfer certificate at their old school in writing. The purpose of this is to formally notify the authorities of their decision to leave and request them to provide a TC. The application for a TC should include the name and address of the current institution, the subject, salutation, body of the application, and the signature of the student.

It is important to note that a transfer certificate serves as proof of academic achievements and progress, but it is also important to transfer complete academic records, including transcripts, report cards, and other relevant documents, to the new institution. This will help ensure proper placement in classes and assist the student in continuing their education without any issues.