DMC Not Received After 10th Class Result — How to Get Your Marks Certificate

What Is a DMC and Why Do You Need It

The DMC (Detailed Marks Certificate) is the official document issued by your BISE board that shows your marks in each subject of the matric exam. It is different from the online result you check on the board's website — the online result is for immediate verification, while the DMC is the physical official document used for:

• FSc college admissions (virtually every college requires it)
• Scholarship applications
• Government job applications requiring matric qualification
• University admissions years later
• Passport and visa applications that ask for educational documents
• Identity and education verification purposes

The DMC is a critical document. You should have it in your possession and keep it safe permanently.

Why DMCs Take Time After Result Announcement

There is always a gap between when the online result is announced and when physical DMCs reach students. Here is why:

After results are declared, the board's printing department produces thousands of DMCs. These are batch-printed by school, bundled, and dispatched to the affiliated schools. The school then distributes them to individual students.

This entire process typically takes 3 to 6 weeks after the official result announcement. Sometimes longer if the board is handling a particularly large cohort or if there are administrative backlogs.

So if your result was announced last week and you have not yet received your DMC, that is normal. The question to ask is: has it been more than 6 weeks?

Timeline to Expect Your DMC

| Stage | Typical Timeframe | |-------|-------------------| | Online result announced | Day 0 | | Board prints and dispatches DMCs to schools | 2–4 weeks after result | | Schools receive DMC batch | 3–5 weeks after result | | Schools distribute to students | 4–6 weeks after result | | Student receives DMC | 4–8 weeks after result |

If 8 weeks have passed and you do not have your DMC, it is time to investigate.

Step 1: Contact Your School First

The most common reason students do not have their DMC is simply that the school has received it but has not yet distributed it, or has not informed students that distribution has started.

Call your school and ask specifically:

• Has the DMC batch arrived from the BISE board?
• If yes, when is distribution?
• If no, has the school received a dispatch notification from the board?

Schools sometimes hold DMCs until all students come to collect them on a scheduled distribution day. Some schools require you to come in person during specific hours. Others may require outstanding school fee payment before releasing the DMC.

Step 2: Check If There Is a Fee or Document Issue

Many schools have a policy of withholding DMCs from students who have outstanding school dues — tuition, library books, activity fees, etc. Before collecting your DMC, make sure all school accounts are settled.

Some boards also have outstanding dues that can delay DMC dispatch to the student. Check with your school whether there is any balance on your account.

Step 3: Collect Directly from the BISE Board

If your school says they have not received the DMC batch, or if you are no longer enrolled or in contact with your school (for example, if you have already graduated or moved), you can collect your DMC directly from the BISE board office.

Documents to bring:

• Your roll number (from admit card or online result)
• CNIC or Form B (original and photocopy)
• Parent/guardian CNIC
• Application on plain paper requesting your DMC

At the examination branch, ask for the DMC collection section. Provide your roll number and identity documents. You may be asked to fill a form and wait while they locate your DMC in the batch.

How to Get a Duplicate DMC (If Original Is Lost or Damaged)

If you received your DMC previously but have now lost it or it is damaged beyond use, you can obtain a duplicate.

Process for duplicate DMC:

1. Visit the BISE board office
2. Fill out a duplicate DMC application form (available at the board or on their website)
3. Pay the duplicate DMC fee (varies by board — typically Rs 200 to Rs 500)
4. Submit with:
   • CNIC or Form B copy
   • An affidavit on stamp paper stating the original was lost (from a notary)
   • Newspaper affidavit (some boards require this — a declaration published in a local newspaper about the lost document)
   • Two passport photos

The duplicate DMC is issued within 2–3 weeks after application submission. It is marked as "duplicate" on the document but is fully valid for all official purposes.

Getting the DMC for Past Years

If you need your DMC from a previous year (2025, 2024, or earlier), you can still get it from the board. Old DMCs are kept in the board's records. The process is the same as for a duplicate — visit the board, provide your roll number, year, and identity documents, pay the fee, and the board issues a copy.

Many adults realize years later that they need their matric DMC for a job application or visa process. The board can issue it regardless of how long ago the exam was.

DMC for Private Candidates

Private candidates who sat the matric exam independently (not through a school) typically collect their DMC directly from the BISE board. The board issues private candidate DMCs in batches and either dispatches them to the candidates' registered address or notifies candidates to collect in person.

If you were a private candidate and have not received your DMC, contact the private candidates section at the board office.

Protecting Your DMC Once You Have It

The DMC is an important permanent document. Once you have it:

• Make several photocopies. Keep copies at home, at a relative's place, and digitally.
• Photograph the document and store it in Google Drive or iCloud with a clear label.
• Keep the original in a document folder separate from everyday items.
• Get it attested (by a gazetted officer) for 2–3 copies and keep those attested copies handy, as many institutions require attested copies.

For understanding your DMC marks and calculating your percentage and grade, use the matric percentage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My online result says I passed but I have not gotten my DMC. Are they separate? A: Yes, completely separate. The online result is digital verification. The DMC is the physical official document. One being available does not mean the other has been issued yet.

Q: I have moved cities and cannot collect from my old school. What do I do? A: Contact the BISE board directly. If your school has not collected or distributed your DMC, the board still has it. You can also authorize someone else (a parent or trusted person) to collect on your behalf with a written authorization letter and copies of both your and their CNICs.

Q: My school is collecting a fee before giving me the DMC. Is that legal? A: The DMC belongs to you and is issued by the BISE board. A school requiring outstanding academic dues to be cleared before releasing it occupies a gray area legally, but it is a common practice. Try to resolve any outstanding dues with the school and collect the DMC. If the school is demanding fees for the DMC itself (not outstanding dues), contact the BISE board.

Q: Is the DMC the same as the matriculation certificate? A: No. The DMC (Detailed Marks Certificate) shows your subject-wise marks. The Matriculation Certificate (also called the matric certificate or SSC certificate) is a separate document confirming you passed the SSC examination. Both are issued by the BISE board and both are important.

Q: My DMC has a spelling mistake in my name. What do I do? A: This requires a correction at the board level. Visit the board with your CNIC and fill out a correction form. You will need to provide evidence of the correct spelling (CNIC, birth certificate) and pay a correction fee. This takes 2–4 weeks to process.

Q: Can I apply for FSc admission using the online result instead of the DMC? A: Some colleges accept an online result printout for provisional admission but will require the original DMC before confirmation. Always follow up with the DMC as soon as it is available.

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Also see: 10th Class Result 2026 | Rechecking Guide | What to Do After Result