A provisional certificate (PC) marks the completion of an academic degree. Students receive the provisional certificate before receiving the original academic certificate. This validates the person passing out from an institute in case the original degree is not available yet. It can be from any university or examination board.
It assures the academic expertise of a person. This certificate of completion specifies one’s experience. Many institutes issue original certificates a long time after degree completion. Hence, PC then plays an important role during admissions.