I gave JEE(main) in 2025. I got qualified. But I have one year gap between 10th and 12th means I have passed 10th in 2022 and 12th in2025. Is there any requirement for gap certificate during getting admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs?

Ans: Yes, based on your academic history, you may be asked to provide a gap certificate at the time of admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs, especially if there is a clear one-year academic gap (i.e., between Class 10 and Class 11). While it's not always mandatory, some institutes do request it during document verification.
You can get a Gap Certificate by:

Drafting an affidavit on a ?10 or ?20 non-judicial stamp paper.

Getting it notarized by a Notary Public in your city.

Ans: You should mention a one-year gap (May 2024–Aug/Sept 2025) for NEET preparation because from September 2025 onward, you are already enrolled as a bona fide student at IIT Jodhpur in the B.Sc./B.S. in Applied AI & Data Science, so the gap ends when you start that program.

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Ans: This is normal. Nobody will ask for gap certificate.

Ans: You should mention a one-year gap (May 2024–Aug/Sept 2025) for NEET preparation because from September 2025 onward, you are already enrolled as a bona fide student at IIT Jodhpur in the B.Sc./B.S. in Applied AI & Data Science, so the gap ends when you start that program.

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Ans: Hi Sourindra,

Greetings from RediffGurus!

It's great to know that you're pursuing a dual degree, one from IIT and the other from another engineering institution. However, when selecting your engineering course, it's crucial to choose the right one. Even though you are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied AI and Data Science online at IIT (J), it's important to have a traditional, on-campus degree as well because it will be beneficial when applying for jobs later.

You should be very careful to complete your courses on time. Otherwise, you may face challenges in finishing your degree within the prescribed duration. This is an essential aspect to consider when compared to obtaining a gap certificate.

Regarding the gap certificate, it's worth noting that most employers do not typically request it. However, when you submit your resume while applying for jobs, they may inquire about any gaps in your education. Given that you joined IIT (J) in 2025, the gap amounts to approximately 1.5 years. This will also be reflected in your resume.

There's no need to worry too much about the gap certificate. Just share this information in your resume proactively, before they ask. It's quite common nowadays, so you should be fine.

Best regards,