Exam Cell
Issue of withheld mark sheet
The candidate whose mark sheets are withheld by the DOTE have to apply in the prescribed format along with the photo copies of the previous mark sheet duly attested by the principal.
Correction in mark sheet
The application for any correction in the certificate (Diploma (or) Mark Sheet) should reach the Chairman’s Office within 60 days from the date of issue along with the original defective certificates. The candidate / institute has to pay the correction fee prescribed by the Government by way of Demand Draft drawn in the name of “ Additional Director of Technical Education (Examinations), Chennai – 600 025” payable at “ Chennai” and send the same along with the prescribed application duly signed by the Principal. Increased fee (applicable for duplicate certificates) will be collected from those applying after 60 days, for corrections. The candidate should enclose a Xerox copy of his S.S.L.C. mark sheet attested by the Principal of his / her institution as a proof for the corrections required. The name of candidate (spelling and initials) and the date of birth will be printed in the mark sheets as in the X standard mark sheet only. No correction will be made in the certificates based on Gazette Notifications, for change of names, initials, date of birth etc.
Issue of duplicate of mark sheet and certificate
In case of loss of original Diploma certificate / Mark sheets, one can apply for the Duplicate certificate in the prescribed format with necessary documents through the Principal of the Polytechnic college where he had last studied by remitting necessary fee by way of Demand Draft as specified earlier. Duplicate Diploma certificate will be issued only after giving due notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. Those who lost the Diploma certificate during transit etc. has to prefer a police complaint in the nearest Police station and produce the certificate issued by them. Those who lost the same in fire accidents etc. should produce a certificate from the concerned Revenue department Officials. In the case of retrieval of the Original certificate, the duplicate certificate has to be surrendered immediately.