If you have ever donated to a charitable trust or NGO in India and claimed a tax deduction under Section 80G, you need to understand Form 10BE. This is the official donation certificate issued by the Income Tax Department that validates your donation for tax purposes.

This guide explains what Form 10BE is, how it is generated, where to download it, and how it affects your tax filing.

What Is Form 10BE?

Form 10BE is a Certificate of Donation issued by the Income Tax Department. It is generated automatically after an NGO files Form 10BD (the Statement of Donations) for a financial year.

Think of it this way:

  • Form 10BD is what the NGO files — it reports all donations received during the year.
  • Form 10BE is what the donor gets — it certifies the donation amount for tax deduction purposes.

Form 10BE was introduced starting FY 2021-22 as part of the government's effort to create a verifiable, digital trail for charitable donations.

What Information Does Form 10BE Contain?

Your Form 10BE certificate includes:

  • Name and PAN of the donor
  • Name, PAN, and 80G registration number of the NGO/trust
  • Financial year of the donation
  • Total donation amount
  • Section under which the deduction is available (80G or 35)
  • Whether the deduction is 50% or 100%, with or without qualifying limit
  • A unique certificate number for verification

How Is Form 10BE Generated?

The process works as follows:

  1. You make a donation to an 80G-registered NGO during the financial year.
  2. The NGO records your donation with your name, PAN, amount, and payment details.
  3. After the financial year ends, the NGO files Form 10BD on the Income Tax e-filing portal (deadline: 31st May).
  4. The Income Tax Department processes the 10BD data and generates Form 10BE certificates for each donor listed in the statement.
  5. The Form 10BE certificate becomes available for download in your (the donor's) e-filing account.

Important: You as a donor do not need to do anything to generate Form 10BE. It is the NGO's responsibility to file Form 10BD, which triggers the certificate generation.

Where to Download Your Form 10BE

To download your Form 10BE certificate:

  1. Log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal at incometax.gov.in
  2. Navigate to e-File > Income Tax Forms > Form 10BE
  3. Select the relevant financial year
  4. Download the certificate

The certificate is typically available a few weeks after the NGO files their Form 10BD. If you donated in FY 2025-26 and the NGO files their 10BD by 31st May 2026, your Form 10BE should be available by mid-June 2026.

Do You Still Need the NGO's Receipt?

Yes. While Form 10BE is the official certificate from the Income Tax Department, the NGO's donation receipt remains an important document. You should keep both:

  • The donation receipt from the NGO serves as your primary proof of payment and contains details like the receipt number, payment mode, and date.
  • Form 10BE is the government-verified certificate that your tax filing software or chartered accountant will reference.

During an income tax assessment, the assessing officer may ask for both documents.

What If Your Form 10BE Is Missing or Incorrect?

Form 10BE Not Available

If your Form 10BE is not showing up on the e-filing portal, it usually means one of these:

  • The NGO has not yet filed Form 10BD for the relevant year — contact the NGO and ask them to file.
  • The NGO did not include your donation in their 10BD filing — this could be an oversight. Contact the NGO with your donation receipt and ask them to verify.
  • The Income Tax portal has a processing delay — check again after a few days.

Incorrect Amount or Details

If the amount or details on your Form 10BE do not match your actual donation:

  • Contact the NGO immediately with your donation receipt.
  • The NGO will need to file a revised Form 10BD with the corrected data.
  • Once the revised 10BD is processed, an updated Form 10BE will be generated.

Form 10BE and ITR Filing

When filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), you will need to enter your 80G donation details. The information you need from Form 10BE includes:

  • Name and PAN of the donee (NGO)
  • 80G registration number of the NGO
  • Amount of donation
  • Qualifying amount for deduction

Most tax filing software (ClearTax, Quicko, etc.) now has a field to enter the Form 10BE certificate number, which helps with automatic verification.

Tips for Donors

  • Always provide your PAN when making a donation. Without your PAN, the NGO cannot include you in their 10BD filing, and you will not get a Form 10BE.
  • Keep your donation receipts organised — download or save them as soon as you receive them.
  • Verify your Form 10BE before filing your ITR. Cross-check the amounts against your receipts.
  • Donate before 31st March to claim the deduction in the current financial year. Donations made on 1st April belong to the next FY.

How Donateazy Helps Donors

If the NGO you donate to uses Donateazy, your experience as a donor is smoother:

  • Instant receipt: You receive a proper 80G-compliant receipt via email and WhatsApp within seconds of your donation.
  • Donor portal: Log in anytime to view your donation history and download past receipts.
  • PAN on file: Your PAN is securely stored so the NGO can include you in their 10BD filing without chasing you for details.
  • Timely 10BD filing: Donateazy reminds NGOs about the 10BD deadline and provides a one-click export, so your Form 10BE is generated on time.

Understanding Form 10BE ensures you get the full tax benefit of your charitable donations. If you have questions about a specific donation or missing certificate, start by contacting the NGO you donated to — they are responsible for filing the 10BD that triggers your certificate.