No, a caste certificate from 2017 may not be valid for counselling in 2025. Most counselling authorities usually ask for a recent caste certificate, preferably issued within the last year. It’s better to get an updated one from the concerned office to avoid any problems during document verification.

A caste certificate issued in 2017 may not be valid for counselling in 2025, especially for state or central government quota admissions. Most counselling authorities require a recent certificate, typically issued within the last 1 to 3 years.