The Principal,

Name of College,
Name of city (or college address)
(line drop)
Subject: subject of application
(line drop)
Salutation (i.e. respected sir/madam)
I humbly state that.......
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Body of application
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(line drop)
Yours obediently,
Your name
Class/section
Date

Instructions:

1. The trend of writing "To," at the start of application just above "The Principal" has long
been discarded. It is no more used now.
2. "Subject line" is mandatory in latest format. Your subject line should clearly tell what
your application is about.
3. Salutation should include only formal greeting-you should not write "Dear Sir" nor
"Hello sir". You should write "Respected sir" OR only "Sir"
4. You should not start your application by "I beg to state that" OR "I beg to say that" OR "I
Beg leave to say that" etc. This method is out of fashion and validity. It is no more in practice.
The latest style is that you can start with "I humbly state that" OR "I want to state that" OR "I
would like to state that" etc.
5. The body of your application should include all necessary details but not unnecessary
things. Be formal and professional. Do not use casual words or expressions.
6. Always write yours obediently at the end, if you are writing an application. In case of a
letter, you should write "yours faithfully" OR "Yours truly"