If your school has refused to issue a character certificate, you may still have an alternative for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling. In many cases, the Transfer Certificate (TC) mentioning ‘passed with good character’ can serve as supporting proof of conduct.

However, requirements can vary by institute. It is advisable to check the official JoSAA guidelines or contact the institute where you are allotted a seat to confirm whether the TC remark will be accepted instead of a separate character certificate. If needed, they may allow a certificate from another recognised authority (like a gazetted officer or previous institution).