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The CTC Book World Custom School Diary with Die-Cut Photo Window is the only school diary in the CTC Book World range that makes the student — not the school — the face of the cover. A precision die-cut window on the front cover reveals page one of the diary, where the student pastes their own photograph. The result: a diary whose cover carries the student's own face, visible from the outside, personalising every copy in a way that no printed cover design can replicate. No two diaries in the school look the same. Every student holds a diary that is, in the most literal sense, theirs. Manufactured in A5 size with 80 GSM natural shade paper — a warmer, off-white tone that reduces eye strain during extended daily writing. 168 pages. Art Card cover with Gloss finish. Perfect Binding. Full four-colour printing throughout — cover and multi-colour inside pages. Every specification is fully customisable: school name, logo, colour scheme, inside content layout, academic calendar, and all standard school diary sections. Available for bulk institutional supply, OEM, ODM, and Private Label manufacturing. Bulk supply India, Nepal & export. ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer since 1985.

Brand: CTC Book World Pvt. Ltd.
Key Feature: Die-cut photo window on cover — student pastes own photograph on page 1, visible from outside
Size: A5
Paper: 80 GSM Natural Shade (off-white / cream tone)
Pages: 168 pages
Printing: Four Colour — cover & multi-colour inside pages
Binding: Perfect Binding
Cover Board: Art Card
Cover Finish: Gloss
Inside Content: Fully customisable — academic calendar, dated pages, homework sections, student profile, school rules, PTM pages, holiday list & more
Customisation: School name, logo, colour scheme, inside layout — fully customisable
Supply To: Schools | Coaching Centres | Educational Institutions | NGOs | Corporates (CSR)
Export: India | Nepal | USA | Canada | UK | Europe | UAE | Gulf | Africa | Afghanistan
Certification: ISO 9001:2015
Manufacturer: CTC Book World Pvt. Ltd., Kundli, Haryana

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CTC Book World Custom School Diary with Die-Cut Photo Window | Personalised Student Diary | 80 GSM Natural Shade | 168 Pages | Bulk Supply India & Nepal | OEM Manufacturing

Every school diary manufactured in India carries the school's name, logo, and colours on the cover. That is the baseline — institutional identity on an institutional product. The CTC Book World Custom School Diary with Die-Cut Photo Window goes one step further, and in doing so, changes the relationship between the student and the object they carry every day. A precision die-cut window on the front cover of this diary reveals page one of the interior. On that page, the student pastes their own photograph. The result is a diary whose cover carries the student's own face — visible from the outside, without opening the diary. Immediately personal. Immediately identifiable. Immediately theirs.

The impact of this feature on daily diary usage is not theoretical. A student who looks at their own photograph on the cover of a school diary builds a relationship with that object that is categorically different from the relationship built with a generic printed design. It is not just a school diary they were handed at the beginning of term. It is an object that has their face on it. They do not lose it under the bed or leave it in their desk at school. They carry it. They use it. They keep it. And at the end of the academic year, it becomes a keepsake — the year's academic record, with their face on the cover exactly as they looked in that class, in that school, in that year. Schools that have used this diary format report that students are more engaged with daily diary maintenance than with any other diary design they have tried.

Behind the die-cut cover: 80 GSM natural shade paper — a warmer, off-white tone that reduces the stark contrast of white paper against black ink, making extended daily writing more comfortable on young eyes. 168 pages — adequate for a full academic year of dated daily entries with room for all standard school almanac content. Art Card cover with Gloss finish — premium tactile quality that holds the die-cut cleanly and maintains its appearance through a full year of daily handling. Four colour printing throughout — cover design in full colour and multi-colour inside pages that make the daily homework and academic content visually engaging, not just functional. Perfect Binding — clean, book-like format that holds 168 pages securely through the academic year.

Every school that orders this diary receives a completely customised product — cover design, school name, logo, colour scheme, inside academic calendar, holiday list, school rules, timetable, daily homework pages, parent-teacher communication sections, and any school-specific content, all built to the ordering institution's specification. The die-cut window is the feature that makes this diary unique. The customisation capability is what makes it work for every school differently. Manufactured at CTC Book World's ISO-certified HSIIDC Kundli facility — direct supply, no intermediaries, full in-house production.

What Makes the Die-Cut Photo Window Different

Student's Own Face on the Cover — Literally — the die-cut window reveals page one where the student pastes their photograph; every copy in the school has a different cover because every student has a different face; the most personalised school diary cover that manufacturing technology allows
Immediate Personal Ownership — a diary with the student's own photograph on the cover is not institutional property they are holding temporarily; it is theirs in a way that a printed design cover cannot create; ownership drives consistent daily use, which is the entire purpose of a school diary
No Two Diaries Look the Same — in a class of 40 students, every diary cover is different; there is no confusion about whose diary belongs to whom; the instant visual identification that a photo provides removes a small but real daily friction point from classroom management
A Keepsake, Not Just a Stationery Item — at the end of the academic year, this diary is the student's record of that year — with their face on it as they looked in that class; schools have found that parents and students keep these diaries long after the academic year is over, which extends the school's brand presence well beyond the session
80 GSM Natural Shade Paper — natural shade (off-white/cream) reduces eye strain during extended writing; warmer tone than standard white paper; 80 GSM provides premium page weight and durability for daily use across 168 pages
Four Colour Multi-Colour Inside Pages — full four-colour printing throughout — not just the cover but the inside pages as well; visual engagement built into every page of the diary, not just the cover
Art Card Cover with Gloss Finish — Art Card provides rigidity and a premium cover feel; Gloss finish enhances the die-cut window presentation and maintains the cover's appearance through daily handling across the full academic year
168 Pages — Full Academic Year Coverage — adequate page count for a complete academic year of dated daily entries plus all standard school almanac sections
Fully Customisable Beyond the Die-Cut Feature — the die-cut window is the defining feature, but everything else is open: school name, logo, cover colour scheme, inside academic calendar, school rules, timetable format, parent-teacher communication layout, exam schedule — all to school specification

Product Specifications

Product Name	Custom School Diary with Die-Cut Photo Window (A5D1)
Brand	CTC Book World Pvt. Ltd.
Key Feature	Die-cut window on cover — student photograph on page 1 visible from outside
Also Known As	Personalised School Diary \| Photo Window Diary \| Die-Cut School Diary \| Custom Student Diary \| School Almanac with Photo
Size	A5
Paper	80 GSM Natural Shade (off-white / cream tone)
Pages	168 pages
Printing	Four Colour — cover & multi-colour inside pages
Binding	Perfect Binding
Cover Board	Art Card
Cover Finish	Gloss
Inside Content	Fully customisable — academic calendar, dated pages, homework sections, student profile, school rules, PTM pages, holiday list, exam schedule & more
Customisation	School name, logo, colour scheme, cover design, inside content, academic calendar — fully customisable
Supply Type	Bulk Institutional \| OEM \| ODM \| Private Label \| Export
MOQ	Contact for confirmed MOQ based on specification
Pricing	Contact for quotation based on order volume and specification
Supply To	Schools \| Coaching Centres \| Educational Institutions \| NGOs \| Corporates (CSR)
Supply Markets	India \| Nepal \| USA \| Canada \| UK \| Europe \| UAE \| Gulf \| Africa \| Afghanistan
Export Ports	Nhava Sheva \| Mundra
Payment Terms	L/C and T/T (export orders)
Certification	ISO 9001:2015
Manufacturer	CTC Book World Pvt. Ltd., HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli, Haryana (Est. 1985)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the die-cut photo window feature and how does it work?

The die-cut photo window is a precision cut-out on the front cover of the diary — shaped and sized to reveal page one of the interior. On page one, there is a designated photograph area with clear boundaries. The student pastes their own photograph on this page at the beginning of the academic year. The photograph is then visible through the die-cut window from the outside of the closed diary without opening it. The result is a diary cover that carries the student's own face — making every copy in a class completely unique and immediately personally identifiable. The die-cut is cleanly executed on Art Card cover stock with Gloss finish, maintaining a premium appearance through regular daily handling.

Q: Why use natural shade paper instead of standard white paper?

Natural shade paper has an off-white, slightly cream tone that reduces the contrast between the paper surface and ink. For students writing daily homework entries and reading diary content across 200-plus school days, the reduced contrast of natural shade paper is easier on the eyes than the stark white of standard paper. It also provides a warmer, more premium feel that is consistent with the overall quality positioning of this diary — Art Card cover, Gloss finish, four colour printing, and 80 GSM paper weight all contribute to a diary that feels premium in the student's hands.

Q: Can the die-cut shape be customised?

Yes. The standard die-cut is a rectangular window sized for a standard passport photograph, but the shape, size, and placement of the die-cut window can be customised to the school's design specification. Schools that want an oval, circular, or custom-shaped window can specify this at the design brief stage. Contact our team with your design requirement and we will provide a sample die-cut layout for approval before bulk production.

Q: Are the inside pages also in four colour or just the cover?

Both. This diary features four colour printing throughout — the cover and the inside pages are both printed in full four colour. The inside pages are designed as multi-colour pages — section headers, dividers, decorative elements, and page borders all in colour — making the daily diary experience visually engaging, not just functional. This is a distinguishing feature compared to school diaries that use only black and white or single-colour inside printing.

Q: Can this diary concept be customised for our school's branding?

Yes — completely. The die-cut photo window concept is the manufacturing feature; everything else is open to customisation. Cover design, school name, logo, colour scheme, and branding elements are all specified by the ordering institution. The inside academic calendar is built for the specific session year. School rules, timetable, homework page format, parent-teacher communication layout, exam schedule, and any school-specific content are all incorporated as specified. A design proof is shared for approval before any production begins.

Q: Is OEM and ODM manufacturing available for this diary?

Yes. OEM manufacturing is available for buyers supplying their own complete cover design and inside layout brief. ODM manufacturing is available for buyers who want CTC Book World to design the complete diary — cover, die-cut placement, inside layout, and content structure — from their brief. Both options include the die-cut photo window feature. Private Label supply is also available for stationery distributors and retail chains. Contact us with your brief for a design consultation and quotation.

Q: Do you export this diary internationally?

Yes. CTC Book World exports custom school diaries to Nepal, USA, Canada, UK, Europe, UAE, Gulf, Africa, and Afghanistan via Nhava Sheva and Mundra ports. The die-cut photo window concept has strong appeal for CBSE and ICSE schools operating internationally — particularly in the Gulf and Africa — where differentiated, premium school stationery is actively sought. L/C and T/T payment terms. Contact info@ctcbookworld.com for export pricing and samples.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity?

MOQ for the die-cut photo window diary depends on the die-cut tooling, cover design complexity, and order volume. Contact our sales team at +91-9868428520 or +91-9716178449 or email info@ctcbookworld.com with your school name, approximate student strength, and specification requirement for confirmed MOQ and per-unit pricing.