Gap certificate affidavit format

Use this draft when a college asks for an affidavit explaining a gap in your studies. It must be signed before a notary or magistrate.

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AFFIDAVIT FOR GAP IN STUDIES I, [Your Name], [son/daughter] of [Father's Name], aged [Age] years, resident of [Your Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: 1. That I passed [Last Examination Passed] in [Year of Passing] from [School or Board]. 2. That I did not study in any school, college or institution from [Gap From] to [Gap To]. 3. That during this period I [Reason for the Gap, for example prepared for entrance examinations at home / was unwell / helped in the family business]. 4. That I was not involved in any criminal case and was not expelled or debarred by any institution during this period. 5. That this affidavit is made for my admission to [Course] at [College or University]. DEPONENT VERIFICATION Verified at [Place] on [Date] that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed. DEPONENT

When to use this paper

Colleges and universities ask for this when there is a year or more between your last course and the one you are joining. It states what you did in that time and that you were not enrolled in another course. Not every institute needs it, and some accept a simple declaration, so read the admission brochure or ask the admission office.

Before you send it

Ask the college for its own gap affidavit format first. Many admission brochures print one.
It is normally made on non-judicial stamp paper and signed before a notary. The stamp value differs by state; ask the notary.
State the true reason plainly. Colleges see gap years often; an honest reason is not a problem.
Point 4 should stay only if it is true for you.

How to send or submit it

Get it typed on the stamp paper the notary advises, sign it before the notary, and submit the original with your admission papers. Carry your last marksheet and identity proof to the notary. Keep two photocopies; a scholarship office may ask for one later.

Mistakes that get it sent back

The years of the gap do not match the dates on your marksheets.
The college had its own gap affidavit format and a general one was submitted.
A statement that is not true for you was left in, such as never having taken admission elsewhere.
Not notarised, or signed before reaching the notary.

This is a general format, written by us, to save you time. If the office concerned has its own printed form, use that form. Last checked: 11 November 2026.

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