Dear Trust 7 members,
I have a doubt!!!

I have presently passed the ZD exam and am going to write the Einbuergerungstest on 20th Feb.
I am planning to participate in the next Orientierungs course asap.
Though I have lived here for almost 9 years, I am currently in Bayern :-((( where my student time of 2 years is not being included. So I have to apply for the citizenship with the 7 year criteria this year.

Will the Integration Course ceritificate be issued by BAMF after passing the ZD exam and the Orientation course, or will I have to go through the complete 6 month Integration course for getting the same?

did you check with the Einbuergerung office regarding the student time?
I hear in some places in Bayern, they do accept student time as well.

Regarding the Integration Course ceritificate, once you have ZD and Orientation course certificates, you can contact the BAMF, they will issue the certificate. You do not need to attend 6 months course.