Format for study certificate for schools and colleges

Practical study certificate formats for school and college applications

The first thing we require when applying for a job or furthering our education is an educational certificate. Educational certificates come in various forms, depending on their intended use, such as mark sheets, genuine certificates, provisional certificates, gap certificates, backlog certificates, migration certificates, character certificates, study certificate, and so on.

What is a study certificate?

We spend most of our childhood in school until we are ready to enter college. For the start of our education at the school, we are given an educational certificate. This certificate is issued by the school and signed by the education officer or the educational board to which the school belongs.

The document strengthens your resume by supplementing the information on it and aids in establishing your academic credibility when applying for a job or processing your application for higher education at a university.

When and why it is needed?

The study certificate is not required when applying for admission or a private job, but it may be requested in rare cases. You must have one to apply for government jobs. As government jobs receive many applications, recruiters might reject applications for minor reasons. Thus, educational documents are essential in ensuring that your application stands out. 

Elements of a study certificate

The format includes the following

• Name of the candidate
• Father’s name
• Address of the candidate
• Date of enrollment
• Date of qualifying
• Attestation by the head of the institution

How to apply for a study certificate?

Students must fill out an application form at their school or the relevant institution board. You must also submit a copy of your ID card in addition to the minimal fee. The process is generally dependent on the institution. You may be required to write a letter to the head of the institution requesting a certificate and attaching copies of your most recent mark sheets and academic records. Instead of filling out an application form, you may be required to submit a self-written application.

The template for this is provided below

To,

The Principal/Dean,

School/College Name & Address,

Subject-Requesting to issue study certificate from school/college

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, ______ (name of the student), a student of ______ (class/course and year, for e.g. final year BSc Hons.). As _____________ (mention the reason why you require, for instance, since my father is getting transferred to Delhi, I need to join a higher secondary school there for which I need to submit a study certificate or (if you are a college graduate), I require a study certificate issued by the institution to apply for a job. Hence, I humbly request you to provide me the same at the earliest, if possible.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

Name

Study certificate format

The various formats used for study certificates are listed below. We’ll go over them in depth. Please ensure that the study certificate is provided on the institution’s letterhead. If not, ensure that the appropriate seals or stamps are affixed to the certificate.

Sample

STUDY CERTIFICATE

(To be used on the school’s official letterhead)

( Name of Education Institution )

( Address of the educational institution )

( Date )

This is to certify that Mr/ Ms ( ), son/ daughter of Mr/ Mrs ( ) with the enrollment number ( ) is a student of this institution from ( date ) to ( date ).

The curriculum followed by the student was ( CBSE/ ICSE/ State Board/ Others ). The student has secured ( percentage/ grade ) in their final exam during the year ( ).

The student’s mother tongue, as per this institution’s registration records, is ( ).

Date-

Place-

Signature and seal of the issuing authority

Study Certificate Format for Colleges

Sample-

STUDY CERTIFICATE

(To be used on the institution’s official letterhead)

( Name of Education Institution )

( Address of the educational institution )

( Date )

This is to certify that Mr/ Ms ( ), son/ daughter of Mr/ Mrs ( ) with the enrollment number ( ), has completed the course ( course name ) and has cleared the subsequent examination held at the end of that course. Mr/ Ms ( ) joined the course on ( date ) and finished the course on ( date ).

Course Name-( )

Specialization/ Subjects-( )

Marks / Grade obtained- ( )

Year-( )

Additional Remarks-

Date-

Place-

Signature and seal of the issuing authority

Academic Certificates for International Higher Education

If you intend to study abroad, you must submit academic credentials and certificates as well as documentary proof of identity, address, age, and other vital information during the university application process. As a result, while a study certificate is not always required for admissions abroad, it is always beneficial to keep one.

Key takeaways

• Educational certificates are an important part of any career-related process. The first requirement for a job application or furthering our education is an educational certificate.
• Students need to fill out an application form at their school or the relevant institution board to apply for a study certificate. You must also submit a copy of your ID card in addition to the minimal fee with the application.
• You must submit academic credentials and certificates as well as documented proof of identity, address, age, and other vital information during the university application process to study abroad. You might also need a study certificate in the process.

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FAQs

Q1. What do I do if I don’t have a study certificate?

Ans- You may register for second-phase counseling to obtain your Class 6th and 7th study certificates in the meantime.

Q2. How can I get a study certificate in Karnataka?

Ans- Please contact the school for the BEO / DDPI OFFICE ADDRESS. (A counter signature is not required for the first and second PU study certificates.)

Note: CBSE, CISCE, and J&K candidates must present the study certificate obtained from their respective principals.

Q3. Is the study certificate and provisional certificate the same?

Ans- A degree certificate is the official permanent document you receive after completing your college degree. A provisional certificate is a temporary copy of a certificate. It can demonstrate that you have completed your degree until you receive the official copy.