Bonafide certificate format

A bonafide certificate is a letter from a school or college confirming that a student is currently enrolled there. This page has the certificate for the institution to issue, with class or course, academic year, admission number and purpose, and a ready application letter for students who need to request one from the Principal.

Templates

• Bonafide certificate (document): A bonafide certificate format for schools and colleges in India, confirming a student is enrolled, with class or course, academic year, admission number, date of birth as per records and the purpose it is issued for.
• Application for bonafide certificate (document): A letter to the Principal requesting a bonafide certificate, in the Indian school and college format, with class or course, roll number, the purpose and the date you need it by.

How to use these templates

1. Students: open the application, add your class, roll number and the purpose, such as a scholarship or bank account, and submit it to the school or college office.
2. Office staff: open the bonafide certificate, enter the institution's details and a certificate number, then give the AI the student's name, parent's name, class or course and academic year.
3. Check the date of birth and admission number against the admission register before printing.
4. Print on letterhead, have the Principal or Registrar sign it and apply the seal, and record the certificate number in the issue register.

What makes a bonafide certificate acceptable

• Name the purpose. Scholarship portals, banks and passport offices often want the certificate to say it is issued for them, and a certificate for one purpose may be refused for another.
• Include the academic year and the current class or year of the course. Most offices only accept a certificate for the year in progress.
• Write the date of birth "as per school records". It is often the reason a bonafide certificate is asked for, for example for a concession pass or an identity document.
• Sign and seal every copy. An unsigned printout or a photocopy without the seal is usually rejected.
• In some states, a "study certificate" means a record of the classes and years a student studied at the school, often used for local-candidate status in admissions. Ask the AI to "list classes studied with years" to adapt this format.

Frequently asked questions

What is a bonafide certificate used for?

Common uses include scholarship applications such as the National Scholarship Portal, opening a student bank account, passport and visa applications, bus and railway concessions, education loans, and internships or competitions that need proof of enrolment.

Who signs a bonafide certificate?

The head of the institution, usually the Principal for a school or the Principal or Registrar for a college, with the institution's seal. Some colleges let a Head of Department sign for internal purposes.

How long is a bonafide certificate valid?

There is no single rule. Most organisations accept one issued during the current academic year, and some want it issued within the last few months, so check with the office that asked for it.

How long does it take to get one?

Usually one to three working days after you submit the application. Apply early if your scholarship or passport deadline is close, and keep a copy of your application.

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