Affidavit explaining short attendance
A student explains an attendance shortfall with proof, and undertakes to make up the work.
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How the paper begins
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AFFIDAVIT
(Short attendance)
I, Simran Kaur daughter of Shri Gurdev Singh, aged about 19 years, resident of House No. 88, Model Town, Amarnagar, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1.That I am a student of B.Com. second year (third semester) at Government College, Amarnagar, Roll No. BCOM-000412.
2.That under the rules of the institution and the university a student must attend at least 75 per cent of the lectures and practicals to be eligible for the examination, and my attendance for the period 01-08-2026 to 30-09-2026 is 58 per cent, which falls short of that requirement.
3.That I could not attend my classes regularly during that period because I fell ill with dengue fever on 18-08-2026, remained admitted in the Civil Hospital, Amarnagar, from 20-08-2026 to 29-08-2026, and was advised complete rest till 15-09-2026.
4.That copies of the following documents are attached in proof of this:
(a)discharge summary of the Civil Hospital, Amarnagar, dated 29-08-2026;
(b)medical certificate dated 15-09-2026 advising rest;
5.That my absence was not wilful. During that period I did not take up any job, course or other activity, and I was not absent for any other reason.
The rest of the paper is in Dastavo.
What to bring
Papers to bring
- The student's identity card or fee receipt with the roll number
- Proof of the reason: medical certificates and prescriptions or the hospital's discharge slip, or the death or wedding card
- The attendance statement from the department, if you have it
- The application for condonation to the principal or the head of the department
Where to go
Sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary, then given with the application to the head of the department or the principal, before the examination forms go out. The college or the university decides under its own rules.
Fee
The e-Stamp paper and the attestation fee are paid at the counter; some universities charge a condonation fee. Ask for today's amounts.
Good to know
- A shortage is condoned only within the limits in the rules; no affidavit can promise it.
- Medical certificates should be from a registered doctor and cover the dates of absence.
- Apply early: requests made after the examination forms are sent are often refused.
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
Punjab: affidavits are usually typed on e-stamp paper (buy it at an authorised e-stamp centre; check the current duty there) and sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary. Many state services now accept a self-declaration instead.
Haryana: use e-stamp paper (egrashry / authorised vendors; check the current duty) and swear before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.
Chandigarh: e-stamp paper from an authorised centre (check the current duty); sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.