How to Check, Verify & Download Your SC and ST Certificates Online?

The scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) certificates are important documents as they help you access different government benefits, such as reservations in education, employment, and other welfare schemes.

SC and ST certificates generally come with lifetime validity, but there are instances when you will need to renew or update these certificates. Let’s explore how to renew SC and ST certificates in detail.

Checking the status of your SC or ST certificate is essential, whether you're applying for one or waiting for updates. Let’s learn how you can do it:

Step 1: To check scholarship eligibility, go to your respective state's official government portal or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Step 2: To access the login portal, you must register or log in using your phone number, Aadhaar number, or application number.

Step 3: Enter your SC/ST application number, date of birth, and any other necessary information.

Step 4: After submitting the information, you can see your application's status: Under Review, Approved, or Pending.

If you wish to do this offline, visit the nearest Tehsil office, Revenue office, or SDM office. Provide your application details to inquire about the status of your application.

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Your SC or ST certificate status might show as "Pending," so your application may still be under review. Here’s what you can do:

Step 1: You can call or visit your district office to inquire about the delays.

Step 2: Make sure that all needed documents are submitted correctly. Missing documents can cause delays.

Step 3: Different portals have different tracking facilities, so make sure that the state’s website offers any extra news about what's coming next.

It is necessary to verify your SC/ST certificate for its authenticity. You can check it by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the National Scholarship Portal or the official government portal to get the SC/ST certificates.

Step 2: You must then type in your certificate number, Aadhaar number, and other relevant details.

Step 3: To see if the certificate is authentic, click "Verify."

Providing your Aadhaar number with your SC/ST certificate can make the verification process faster. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Log in to your Aadhaar account and check the services section for certificate verification.

Step 2: You must provide your SC/ST certificate number, Aadhaar number, and other details.

Step 3: After you submit the details, the system will verify your certificate's authenticity and link it with your Aadhaar number.

Check the Certificate Number:

Make sure the number you entered is correct.

Contact the Issuing Authority:

Request for Re-verification:

You might have to submit your documents for re-verification if there is a discrepancy.

After successful verification, there are a few steps you should follow:

• Save or print the confirmation screen if you’ve verified the certificate online — it will serve as proof of authenticity.

• Check that all the personal details you have entered on the certificate, such as name, address, and caste, are correct.

If you notice errors in your SC or ST certificate, you can request corrections:

Step 1: Visit the same portal where you submitted your certificate application.

Step 2: Go to the option to see Update Details or Correction Form.

Step 3: Correct the details and submit them with proof documents such as Aadhaar or a birth certificate.

After you have verified your SC/ST certificate, you can easily download it. Here’s how:

Step 1: Log into the state's official SC/ST certificate portal or the National Scholarship Portal using your credentials.

Step 2: Search for a section named “Download Certificate” or “Print Certificate.”

Step 3: Type in your certificate or application number and hit the "Submit" button.

Step 4: After completing the verification process, you can download your verified certificate in PDF format.

Once downloaded, open the certificate file using a PDF reader. Click the print option to print a hard copy and connect to a printer.

To get government benefits, educational scholarships, and job reservations, you must ensure your SC and ST certificates are verified and up to date. With the online tools, checking, verifying, and downloading your certificate from various authorities is far easier than ever before. 

The guide mentioned above gives you the steps to take so you don’t have to face common problems and always have your documents in order.