If Passport applicant has qualification below 10th standard school belongs ENR Category
ECR (Emigration Check Required)
If Passport applicant has qualification above 10th standard school belongs ECNR Category
ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required).
The category for an ECNR (or Non–ECR) that appears to apply for you is “holder of a matriculation certificate.” so if you completed your 10th class you belong to the non–ECR category.
ECR (Emigration Check Required)
If Passport applicant has qualification above 10th standard school belongs ECNR Category
ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required).
The category for an ECNR (or Non–ECR) that appears to apply for you is “holder of a matriculation certificate.” so if you completed your 10th class you belong to the non–ECR category.
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