Free Study / Bonafide Certificate Generator
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About this study / bonafide certificate
Create a Study Certificate or Bonafide Certificate for any student in minutes — free, no sign-up, and print-ready. This generator is built for Indian schools and produces a clean A4 certificate you can sign, stamp and issue the same day.
Study / Bonafide Certificate Format Explained
A bonafide certificate (often issued as a "study certificate") is a short letter on the school’s letterhead confirming that a named student is a genuine, currently-enrolled student of the school — stating their class, section and academic session. Schools issue it on request for purposes such as passport / visa, scholarships, bank or gas KYC, concession bus passes, and admission to another institution.
Whether your school calls it a study certificate or a bonafide certificate, the same core fields appear. Include all of these so the certificate is accepted by the office that asked for it.
- School detailsSchool name and full address on the letterhead, with the school's own logo. No board emblem.
- Student & guardianStudent name, father's / mother's or guardian name and relation, and (where required) the student’s gender and category.
- Class & sessionThe class and section the student is studying in and the academic session (e.g. 2025-26) — this is what makes the certificate "bonafide / currently studying".
- Date of birthThe student’s date of birth as recorded in the school register, often required for passport, scholarship and KYC use.
- Identification codesAdmission number and, where used, the DISE / UDISE code and STS number that identify the school and student.
- Purpose & conductA line that the student bears a good moral character and that the certificate is issued on request for the stated purpose.
- Issue details & signaturePlace and date of issue, the principal’s signature and the school seal.
Below is a safe, generic example of a study / bonafide certificate. It uses only a sample school’s own details — no board logo or government emblem is shown.
This is to certify that Aarav Sharma, son of Rajesh Sharma, is a bonafide student of this school. He is studying in Class X, Section A during the academic session 2025-26. His date of birth, as recorded in the school register, is 14 August 2015.
He bears a good moral character and, to the best of our knowledge, nothing is recorded against his conduct. This certificate is issued on his/his guardian's request for the purpose stated by the applicant.
Admission No.: ADM-2025-018 | Date of issue: 31st May, 2026
Study certificate vs bonafide certificate: in most Indian schools these are the same document. A "bonafide certificate" emphasises that the person is a genuine, currently-enrolled student; a "study certificate" emphasises the period and class of study. The wording differs slightly, but both confirm enrolment, class and session — so this tool produces a layout that works for either request.
How to make a Study / Bonafide Certificate online
- Open the Study / Bonafide Certificate toolYou are already on it. The form is pre-filled with sample data so you can see the standard layout before you start.
- Enter the student and guardian detailsAdd the student’s name, the father’s / mother’s or guardian name and relation, gender and date of birth.
- Add the class and academic sessionEnter the class, section and session (e.g. 2025-26) the student is currently studying in — this is what makes it a bonafide certificate.
- Add identification codesEnter the admission number and, where used, the DISE / UDISE code and STS number.
- Add your school details and logoEnter the school name, address and principal name, and upload your own school logo. Pick an accent colour to match your branding.
- Preview the certificateCheck the live A4 preview to confirm the wording and details are correct for the purpose the certificate is needed.
- Download the print-ready PDFDownload the A4 PDF, print it, get it signed and stamped by the principal, and issue it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a bonafide certificate the same as a study certificate?
In most Indian schools, yes — they are effectively the same document and are often issued interchangeably. A "bonafide certificate" stresses that the named person is a genuine, currently-enrolled student of the school; a "study certificate" stresses the class and academic period of study. Both confirm the student’s name, class/section and session and are signed and sealed by the school. This tool produces a layout that satisfies either request — you simply adjust the wording for the purpose.
What is the bonafide certificate format?
A bonafide certificate is a short letter on the school’s letterhead that names the student and their father/mother/guardian, states the class, section and academic session they are studying in, gives the date of birth as per the school register, notes good moral character, and is issued on request for a stated purpose — closed with the place and date of issue, the principal’s signature and the school seal. The example above shows this exact layout.
What is a study / bonafide certificate used for?
Parents and students commonly need it for passport and visa applications, scholarship and fee-concession forms, bank and gas-connection KYC, concession bus/rail passes, age proof, and for admission to the next school or college. It is simply proof that the student is genuinely enrolled in your school.
Is the certificate made with this tool official or legally valid?
No. This is a free drafting and printing tool. A valid bonafide / study certificate must be issued by the school, carry the principal’s authorised signature and the official school seal, and be based on the school’s own records. Use this tool to prepare and print it, then get it signed and stamped by the school.
Is this study certificate generator really free?
Yes. You can create and download documents for free, with no sign-up or watermark.
Can I add my school logo and the DISE / UDISE code?
Yes. You can add your school name, address and your own logo, the admission number, the DISE / UDISE code and STS number, and the principal signature and school-seal area. No board logos or government emblems are added — those are reserved for official documents.
Can I issue bonafide certificates for many students at once?
Here you create them one student at a time for free, which is ideal for occasional requests. If parents ask for bonafide certificates in bulk — for example before a scholarship deadline — Inforida’s Nucleus can auto-fill and print them from your student records in one go. See the call-to-action below.
Does it work for currently-studying students only?
A bonafide / study certificate is typically for currently-enrolled students, and that is what this tool is designed for — it states the class and session the student is presently studying in. For a student who has left the school, issue a Transfer Certificate or a Character Certificate instead.
Enter the student’s details, the class and session they are studying in, and your school details, then download a school-ready PDF. Parents commonly need a bonafide / study certificate for passport and visa applications, scholarships, bank and gas-connection KYC, bus passes, and admission to the next institution.
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