Learn application writing with a shortcut method for SSC and HSC. Ready-made formats for group and personal applications, topic lists, filled examples, and rules. With Bengali guidance.
Here is a promise: by the end of this lesson, you will be able to write almost any application in your board exam, even one you have never practised. The secret is not memorising fifty different applications. It is learning one strong format for group applications and one for personal applications, and then simply dropping in the topic. That is the shortcut method, and it has saved thousands of students from losing marks on an unfamiliar application.
একটি প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়ে শুরু করি: এই পাঠ শেষ করার পরে তুমি তোমার বোর্ড পরীক্ষায় প্রায় যেকোনো আবেদন পত্র লিখতে পারবে, এমনকি যেটি তুমি আগে কখনো অনুশীলন করোনি। রহস্যটা পঞ্চাশটি আলাদা আবেদন পত্র মুখস্থ করা নয়। রহস্য হলো group application এর জন্য একটি শক্তিশালী format আর personal application এর জন্য একটি format শিখে নেওয়া, তারপর শুধু বিষয়টি বসিয়ে দেওয়া। এটাই shortcut method, যা অসংখ্য শিক্ষার্থীকে অচেনা আবেদন পত্রে নম্বর হারানোর হাত থেকে বাঁচিয়েছে।
This lesson now covers both kinds of application in one place: group (community) applications, written on behalf of all the students, and personal applications, written for your own request. You get the ready-made format for each, a long list of topics, filled sample applications, and the exact rules to follow. This lesson: ‘Application Writing: Shortcut Method’ pairs with our other board-exam shortcuts for Letter Writing, Dialogue Writing, and Paragraph Writing.
এই পাঠে এখন দুই ধরনের আবেদন পত্রই এক জায়গায় দেওয়া হলো: group (community) application, যা সব শিক্ষার্থীর পক্ষ থেকে লেখা হয়, আর personal application, যা নিজের কোনো প্রয়োজনে লেখা হয়। প্রতিটির জন্য তুমি পাবে তৈরি format, বিষয়ের একটি বড় তালিকা, পূরণ করা নমুনা আবেদন, আর অনুসরণ করার নিয়ম। তাহলে চলো, শুরু করা যাক।
How the Shortcut Method Works
The idea is simple. Most applications share the same beginning and ending; only the middle, the actual request and its reasons, changes. So you memorise the fixed opening and closing once, and for each new topic you only write two or three fresh sentences in the middle.
কৌশলটি সহজ। বেশিরভাগ আবেদন পত্রের শুরু আর শেষ একই থাকে; শুধু মাঝের অংশ, অর্থাৎ মূল আবেদন ও তার কারণ, পরিবর্তন হয়। তাই তুমি একবার নির্দিষ্ট শুরু আর শেষ মুখস্থ করে নাও, আর প্রতিটি নতুন বিষয়ের জন্য শুধু মাঝখানে দুই-তিনটি নতুন বাক্য লেখো।
An honest note. This is a safety method, best for scoring the pass marks or handling an application you did not prepare. If you are aiming for the very highest marks, you should still learn the important applications properly. Use this method as your reliable backup, and add your own topic sentences to lift it towards full marks.
একটি সৎ কথা। এটি একটি নিরাপত্তামূলক কৌশল, যা মূলত পাশ নম্বর নিশ্চিত করতে বা অপ্রস্তুত কোনো আবেদন সামলাতে সবচেয়ে ভালো কাজ করে। তুমি যদি সর্বোচ্চ নম্বরের লক্ষ্য রাখো, তবুও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আবেদনগুলো ভালোভাবে শেখা উচিত। এই কৌশলকে তোমার নির্ভরযোগ্য ব্যাকআপ হিসেবে ব্যবহার করো, আর বিষয়ভিত্তিক নিজের কিছু বাক্য যোগ করে এটিকে পূর্ণ নম্বরের দিকে নিয়ে যাও।
The Parts of an Application
Before the formats, know the parts every application must have. Missing any one of these costs easy marks.
Format এর আগে জেনে নাও প্রতিটি আবেদন পত্রে কোন অংশগুলো থাকতেই হবে। এদের যেকোনো একটি বাদ পড়লেই সহজ নম্বর হারাবে।
- Date (তারিখ): the date on which you write.
- Receiver (প্রাপক): the designation, name, and address, like “The Principal”. (যাঁর কাছে আবেদন: Headmaster or Principal)
- Name of the institution (প্রতিষ্ঠানের নাম)
- Address of the institution (প্রতিষ্ঠানের ঠিকানা)
- Subject (বিষয়): one line stating what the application is about.
- Salutation (সম্বোধন): “Sir” or “Madam”.
- Body (মূল অংশ): the introduction, the request, and the reasons.
- Closing (সমাপ্তি): “Your obedient pupil” and the signature ‘X’. (Complimentary close)
Part 1: Group (Community) Application
Use this when the application is made on behalf of all the students of a class, school, or college, for something the whole group needs, like a common room, a canteen, or a study tour.
যখন একটি ক্লাস, স্কুল বা কলেজের সব শিক্ষার্থীর পক্ষ থেকে আবেদন করা হয়, অর্থাৎ পুরো দলের প্রয়োজনে (যেমন common room, canteen বা study tour), তখন এই format ব্যবহার করো।
Group Application Questions
Here are the topics you can write using the group format. Learn to recognise them.
এই বিষয়গুলো group format দিয়ে লেখা যায়। এগুলো চিনতে শেখো।
Write an application to your Principal/Headmaster:
- for setting up an English debating club in your school/college
- for organising a literary club in your school/college
- for setting up a canteen in your school/college
- for opening a common room in your school/college
- for opening a computer club in your school/college
- for permission for an excursion or study tour for your class/school
- for increasing the library facilities in your school/college
- for increasing the common room facilities in your school/college
- for permission to distribute relief among flood-affected people
- for permission to organise a science fair in your school/college
- for setting up a computer lab or multimedia classroom
- for arranging an annual sports day or cultural function
- for setting up a first-aid or medical corner
- for arranging pure drinking water in your school/college
- for organising a blood donation camp
- for arranging extra classes for weak students
- for repairing the school playground
- for setting up a science club in your school/college
Format of a Group Application
Do not shorten this format. Write it in full, and change only the bold bracketed parts.
এই format ছোট করো না। পুরোটা লেখো, আর শুধু bold bracket করা অংশগুলো পরিবর্তন করো।
Date: [the date of writing] (আবেদনের তারিখ)
The Principal / The Headmaster (যার কাছে আবেদন)
[Name of your school/college] (স্কুল বা কলেজের নাম)
[Address] (ঠিকানা)
Subject: Prayer for [topic of prayer] (আবেদনের বিষয়)
Sir,
With due respect, we beg to state that we, the students of your renowned [name of school/college], wish to draw your kind attention to an important matter. We are proud of the good name our institution has earned, both in its academic results and in its other activities. But in today’s world, education is advancing so fast that we must keep pace with new educational needs.
Today, students everywhere take part not only in their academic syllabus but also in many activities that build their skills and character. In view of this, we strongly feel that [topic of prayer] is very necessary for our academic and personal development.
[Here, add two or three logical sentences about the particular topic — এখানে মূল বিষয়ের উপর দুই-তিনটি যুক্তিসঙ্গত বাক্য যোগ করবে]
It will surely help us to keep up to date and to grow as complete students.
We, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to consider our prayer and grant our request as early as possible.
We remain, Sir,
Your obedient pupils,
‘X’ On behalf of all the students of [name of school/college]
A Filled Example (Group)
Here is the same format completed for the topic “opening a common room”. Notice that only the subject and the middle sentences changed.
নিচে “opening a common room” বিষয়ে একই format পূরণ করে দেখানো হলো। খেয়াল করো, শুধু subject আর মাঝের বাক্যগুলোই বদলেছে।
Date: 5 March 2026
The Principal
Rajshahi Model College
Rajshahi
Subject: Prayer for opening a common room
Sir,
With due respect, we beg to state that we, the students of your renowned Rajshahi Model College, wish to draw your kind attention to an important matter. We are proud of the good name our institution has earned, both in its academic results and in its other activities. But in today’s world, education is advancing so fast that we must keep pace with new educational needs.
Today, students everywhere take part not only in their academic syllabus but also in many activities that build their skills and character. In view of this, we strongly feel that a common room is very necessary for our academic and personal development.
During the tiffin break and free periods, we have no proper place to sit, rest, or read newspapers and magazines. A common room with some indoor games and daily papers would refresh our minds and keep us away from wandering outside the campus.
It will surely help us to keep up to date and to grow as complete students.
We, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to consider our prayer and grant our request as early as possible.
We remain, Sir,
Your obedient pupils,
‘X’ On behalf of all the students of Rajshahi Model College
Part 2: Personal Application
Use this when you write for your own personal request or permission, such as a seat in the hostel, a testimonial, a transfer certificate, or leave of absence.
যখন তুমি নিজের ব্যক্তিগত কোনো প্রয়োজন বা অনুমতির জন্য লেখো (যেমন hostel এ সিট, testimonial, transfer certificate বা ছুটি), তখন এই format ব্যবহার করো।
Personal Application Questions
Here are the topics you can write using the personal format.
এই বিষয়গুলো personal format দিয়ে লেখা যায়।
Write an application to your Principal/Headmaster:
- requesting a seat in the college hostel
- requesting a testimonial
- for a transfer certificate
- for full free studentship
- for changing your elective subject
- for leave of absence
- for a character certificate
- for financial help from the poor fund
- for a stipend or scholarship
- for permission to sit for the examination
- for correcting your name or date of birth in the certificate
- for a duplicate certificate or mark sheet
- for sick leave for a few days
- for re-admission after a gap
- for permission to change your section or shift
Format of a Personal Application
As before, write the full format and change only the bold bracketed parts.
আগের মতোই, পুরো format লেখো আর শুধু bold bracket করা অংশ পরিবর্তন করো।
Date: [the date of writing] (আবেদনের তারিখ)
The Principal / The Headmaster (যার কাছে আবেদন)
[Name of your school/college] (স্কুল বা কলেজের নাম)
[Address] (ঠিকানা)
Subject: Prayer for [topic of prayer] (আবেদনের বিষয়)
Sir,
With due respect, I beg to state that I am a student of class [IX/X/XI/XII] of your renowned [name of school/college]. My academic performance has been satisfactory, as my last examination result shows, and I am grateful for your kind support all along. At present, however, I am facing a problem, namely [topic of prayer]. To continue my studies properly, I need to solve this matter of [topic of prayer].
[Here, add one or two sentences explaining your own situation on the topic — এখানে বিষয়ের উপর নিজের অবস্থা ব্যাখ্যা করে দু-একটি বাক্য যোগ করবে]
In this situation, your kind consideration and help are very necessary for me.
I, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to consider my prayer and grant my request as soon as possible, so that I can continue my studies without difficulty.
I remain, Sir,
Your obedient pupil,
‘X’
Class: [X], Roll no: [02]
A Filled Example (Personal)
Here is the personal format completed for the topic “leave of absence”.
নিচে “leave of absence” বিষয়ে personal format পূরণ করে দেখানো হলো।
Date: 5 March 2026
The Headmaster
Sylhet High School
Sylhet
Subject: Prayer for leave of absence
Sir,
With due respect, I beg to state that I am a student of class X of your renowned Sylhet High School. My academic performance has been satisfactory, as my last examination result shows, and I am grateful for your kind support all along. At present, however, I am facing a problem, namely leave of absence. To continue my studies properly, I need to solve this matter of leave of absence.
I have been suffering from a high fever since yesterday, and the doctor has advised me to take complete rest for three days. So I am unable to attend my classes during this time.
In this situation, your kind consideration and help are very necessary for me.
I, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to grant me leave for three days, from 6 March to 8 March, so that I can continue my studies without difficulty.
I remain, Sir,
Your obedient pupil,
‘X’
Class: X, Roll no: 02
The Rules You Must Follow
These rules apply to both formats. Follow them exactly.
এই নিয়মগুলো দুই format এর জন্যই প্রযোজ্য। হুবহু মেনে চলো।
Rule 1: The bold bracketed parts change according to the question; the rest stays the same.
১. bold bracket করা অংশগুলো প্রশ্ন অনুযায়ী পরিবর্তন হয়; বাকি সব একই থাকে।
Rule 2: In the place of [topic of prayer], write your exact request each time. In the place of [name of school/college], use the name given in the question.
২. [topic of prayer] এর জায়গায় প্রতিবার তোমার সঠিক আবেদন লেখো। আর [name of school/college] এর জায়গায় প্রশ্নে দেওয়া নাম ব্যবহার করো।
Rule 3: Never write your real name, school name, or address. If the question gives a name, use it; if not, use symbols like ‘X’, ‘Y’, ‘Z’. Writing your real identity is prohibited in the board exam.
৩. কখনো তোমার আসল নাম, স্কুলের নাম বা ঠিকানা লিখো না। প্রশ্নে নাম দেওয়া থাকলে সেটি ব্যবহার করো; না থাকলে ‘X’, ‘Y’, ‘Z’ এর মতো সাংকেতিক চিহ্ন ব্যবহার করো। বোর্ড পরীক্ষায় নিজের আসল পরিচয় লেখা নিষিদ্ধ।
Rule 4: Use ‘The Headmaster’ for a school and ‘The Principal’ for a college.
৪. স্কুলের জন্য ‘The Headmaster’ আর কলেজের জন্য ‘The Principal’ ব্যবহার করো।
Rule 5: Always add two or three logical sentences on the topic in the middle. This is where full marks are won.
৫. মাঝখানে সবসময় বিষয়ের উপর দুই-তিনটি যুক্তিসঙ্গত বাক্য যোগ করো। পূর্ণ নম্বর এখান থেকেই আসে।
A Tip for the Exam
The opening and closing of these formats are free marks, because you already have them memorised. So spend your real effort on the two or three middle sentences about the topic, because that is what separates a pass-mark application from a full-mark one. Keep those sentences simple, correct, and directly about the request. A short, correct application always beats a long one full of mistakes.
এই format এর শুরু আর শেষ হলো নিশ্চিত নম্বর, কারণ সেগুলো তোমার আগে থেকেই মুখস্থ। তাই তোমার আসল পরিশ্রম দাও বিষয়ের উপর মাঝের দুই-তিনটি বাক্যে, কারণ এটিই একটি পাশ-নম্বরের আবেদনকে পূর্ণ-নম্বরের আবেদন থেকে আলাদা করে। ওই বাক্যগুলো সহজ, নির্ভুল আর সরাসরি আবেদনের সাথে সম্পর্কিত রাখো। ভুলে ভরা লম্বা আবেদনের চেয়ে ছোট কিন্তু নির্ভুল আবেদন সবসময় ভালো।
Related Lessons
Study these board-exam writing shortcuts too:
- The Shortcut Method of Letter Writing for Board Exams
- Dialogue Writing: The Shortcut Method for Board Exams
- The Shortcut Method of Paragraph Writing for Board Exams
- Completing Sentences with Clauses & Phrases: HSC Rules & Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortcut method of application writing?
It is a ready-made format with a fixed opening and closing. You memorise the format once and, for each new topic, change only the subject and add two or three sentences in the middle.
What is the difference between a group and a personal application?
A group application is written on behalf of all the students for something the whole group needs (a common room, a study tour). A personal application is written for your own request (a testimonial, leave of absence).
Can I write my real name and school in the exam?
No. Writing your real name, school name, or address is prohibited in the board exam. Use the name given in the question, or symbols like ‘X’ and ‘Y’ if none is given.
When do I use ‘Headmaster’ and when ‘Principal’?
Use ‘The Headmaster’ when the application is for a school, and ‘The Principal’ when it is for a college.
How can I get full marks with this method?
Add two or three correct, logical sentences about the specific topic in the middle of the application. The fixed parts secure the pass marks; the topic sentences earn the rest.