Gap Year Affidavit Format for College Admission | Free Reference

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This is a reference format, not legal advice. Wording, required stamp paper value, and notarization steps vary by state and by institution. Many colleges — especially medical and engineering institutions — publish their own prescribed format; always check your specific institution's admission page first and use theirs if one is provided. Confirm final wording with a notary before signing.

When You Need This

If there's a break between your 12th board exam and college, or between two degrees, most institutions ask for a notarized affidavit explaining the gap — confirming you weren't enrolled in any other school, college, or course during that period. This is commonly called a "gap certificate" or "gap year affidavit" — the same document, just two names for it.

Reference Format

Fill in the blanks with your own details before printing. The bracketed instructions are for you — remove them once filled in.

AFFIDAVIT

I, [your full name], S/o. / D/o. [parent's name], aged about years, residing at [your full address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

That I have passed / completed [exam or course name, e.g. "10+2"] in the year from [Board / University / Institution name].
That there is a gap of year(s) in my academic career, from [month/year] to [month/year].
That during this gap period, I was not admitted to, and was not a regular student of, any School / College / Institution / University.
That I have not been involved in any criminal case, and no case is pending against me in any Court of Law.
That I bear a good moral character, and this affidavit is being submitted for the purpose of admission to [institution / course name].
That the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed herein.

DEPONENT

VERIFICATION

Verified at [place] on this day of , 20 , that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT

Solemnly affirmed and signed before me on this day of , 20 , by the abovenamed deponent, who is identified by me / known to me personally.

NOTARY PUBLIC
[Signature, Seal & Registration No.]

How to Use This Format

Buy non-judicial stamp paper of the value required by your notary or institution — commonly Rs. 50 or Rs. 100 for this type of affidavit, but this genuinely varies by state, so confirm the exact value first.
Have the affidavit typed or printed on the stamp paper (or attached to it, depending on your notary's process).
Sign it in front of a Notary Public — do not sign it beforehand.
Carry a valid ID proof when visiting the notary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A gap year affidavit is only legally valid once it's signed on non-judicial stamp paper and attested by a notary public. An unsigned printout or a plain declaration without notarization is generally not accepted by colleges.

This varies by state — commonly Rs. 50 or Rs. 100 non-judicial stamp paper is used for this type of affidavit, but exact requirements differ by state and by institution. Check with your specific college or a local notary before buying stamp paper.

Use it as a starting reference, not a final document. Many colleges — especially medical and engineering institutions — publish their own prescribed gap affidavit format on their admission page. Always check your specific institution's website first and use their format if one is provided.

State the genuine reason briefly — common examples are exam preparation, medical reasons, or family circumstances. Some institutions don't require a reason at all, only confirmation that you weren't enrolled elsewhere during the gap. Check whether your institution's format asks for a reason before adding one.