3-7 days
₹20-100 (varies by institution)
Currently enrolled students
Students for scholarships, travel concessions, bank accounts, and official purposes
Obtain and fill bonafide certificate application from school/college office.
Clearly mention the purpose (scholarship, passport, bank account, etc.).
Submit application to administrative office with student ID.
Pay nominal fee for certificate issuance.
Office verifies your enrollment status.
Collect bonafide certificate from office within 3-7 days.
To update or correct your Bonafide Certificate details, contact the issuing university, board, or educational authority with a formal written request and supporting documents.
Reach out to the university, board, or institution that issued your Bonafide Certificate.
Provide a written application or fill the official correction form mentioning the specific error.
Provide proof of the correct information (e.g., birth certificate for name/DOB correction).
Pay any applicable fee as specified by the authority.
The corrected document will be issued after verification, either physically or digitally.
You can download your Bonafide Certificate from the issuing board's or university's online portal, or access it through DigiLocker if the institution is integrated with the platform.
Go to https://www.education.gov.in and log in with your roll number or registration ID.
Navigate to the results or documents section to find your certificate.
Click "Download" to save a digitally signed PDF of your marksheet or certificate.
Visit digilocker.gov.in to link and download your certificates if your board is DigiLocker-integrated.
You can check the status of your Bonafide Certificate application or certificate verification through the issuing board or university's official portal.
Go to https://www.education.gov.in and navigate to "Results", "Certificate Status", or "Verification".
Provide your roll number, registration number, or student ID.
Check whether your certificate has been issued, dispatched, or is pending processing.
You can get it multiple times as long as you're enrolled, for different purposes.
Usually valid for 3-6 months from date of issue.
Many institutions now offer online bonafide certificate through student portals.
A Bonafide Certificate is an official document issued by your school or college certifying that you are currently a genuine, enrolled student at that institution for a specific academic year.
Students often need it to apply for educational loans, government scholarships, student bus or train concessions, or for passport and visa applications as proof of current occupation.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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