A bonafide certificate is a document issued by an educational institute or organization that certifies that the person being referred to is its genuine student pursuing a certain course. It is an important document required for various purposes such as obtaining admission to a new school, university, or college, obtaining travel concession, applying for an education loan, and applying for a scholarship. A bonafide certificate is used by students and employees in myriad situations. It serves as proof of evidence that a student or employee belongs to a particular institute or organization.

To apply for a bonafide certificate, a written application addressed to the head of the institution/school is required. The application does not follow any particular format unless specified by the school/institution. The required documents, such as the college ID and fee receipt, may vary depending on the institution. The certificate is usually issued within 10-15 days.

In the case of a scholarship, a bonafide certificate is an important document required to prove that the student is studying the course for which the scholarship is applied for. The certificate is issued by the educational institute or organization that the student is currently enrolled in.