How to Change Name in 10th and 12th Marksheet: Complete Correction Guide

Introduction

Your Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets remain important educational records throughout your academic and professional life. A spelling mistake, missing surname, incorrect parent name or difference between your marksheet and other records can therefore create unnecessary document mismatches later.

For example, your school record may contain “Rahul Kumar Sharma”, while your 10th marksheet shows “Rahul Kumr Sharma.” This is different from a situation where the marksheet correctly shows “Rahul Kumar”, but you now want to use “Rahul Kumar Sharma.”

The first situation may involve a correction of an existing error, while the second may involve addition or alteration of the recorded name.

This difference is important because there is no single marksheet name-change process applicable to every education board and every type of case in India. The procedure depends on the issuing board, original school records, type of correction and supporting documents.

This guide explains how to change or correct a name in 10th and 12th marksheets, what documents may be required, when an affidavit or Gazette notification may become relevant, and what to check before submitting an application.

Quick Overview

Particular	Details
Records Covered	Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets/certificates
Common Corrections	Spelling, surname, initials, student name, parent name
First Record to Check	Original school/admission records
Main Authority	Board that issued the certificate
Correction & Name Change	They may be treated differently
School Verification	May be required depending on the board
Affidavit	Depends on the nature of the case
Gazette Notification	More relevant in certain legal/substantial name-change cases
Newspaper Publication	Not automatically required for every correction
Application Mode	Online, offline, through school or other prescribed route
Fees	Depend on current board rules
Processing Time	No single timeline applies to all boards
Approval	Subject to verification and applicable board rules

What Is Name Correction in a 10th or 12th Marksheet?

Name correction generally means rectifying an error in an existing educational record.

For example:

Incorrect: Rahul Kumr Sharma
Correct: Rahul Kumar Sharma

Other common errors include:

• One or more spelling mistakes
• Missing or additional letters
• Incorrect spacing between names
• Surname spelling errors
• Initials instead of the recorded full name
• Incorrect father or mother name
• Typographical errors in the issued certificate

However, changing “Rahul Kumar” to “Rohan Sharma” is substantially different from correcting “Rahul Kumr” to “Rahul Kumar.”

Name Correction vs Name Change

Before starting the application, identify which category your case actually falls under.

Situation	Existing Name	Requested Name	Nature of Request
Spelling Error	Rahul Kumr	Rahul Kumar	Possible correction
Surname Spelling	Priya Sharam	Priya Sharma	Possible correction
Missing Surname	Rahul Kumar	Rahul Kumar Sharma	Surname addition/change
Initial Issue	R. K. Sharma	Rahul Kumar Sharma	Depends on original records
Major Change	Rahul Kumar	Rohan Sharma	Substantial name change
Parent Name Error	Rajesh Kumr	Rajesh Kumar	Parent-name correction

This distinction matters because a minor correction may rely heavily on existing school records, whereas a substantial name change may require additional supporting documentation.

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Why Might You Need Name Correction in Your Marksheet?

A marksheet may require correction or updating for several reasons.

Common situations include:

• The school entered the name incorrectly during admission or examination registration.
• A spelling or typographical error appeared in the final certificate.
• A surname is missing or incorrectly recorded.
• The student’s name appears differently in different educational records.
• The father’s or mother’s name contains an error.
• The student has legally adopted a different name.
• A surname has been added or changed after the original certificate was issued.
• The name recorded in Class 10 and Class 12 certificates is inconsistent.

The correct process should be selected only after identifying the exact reason for the discrepancy.

First Check: Where Did the Name Error Start?

This is one of the most important parts of the entire process.

Do not start with an affidavit or Gazette immediately. First check the historical school records.

Compare the name appearing in:

• School admission form
• Admission register
• Previous school records
• Examination registration details
• Existing 10th and 12th certificates
• Relevant supporting identity/civil records

Situation 1: School Record Is Correct

School Admission Record: Rahul Kumar Sharma
10th Marksheet: Rahul Kumr Sharma

The original school record already supports the requested spelling.

Situation 2: School Record Is Also Incorrect

School Admission Record: Rahul Kumr Sharma
10th Marksheet: Rahul Kumr Sharma
Requested Name: Rahul Kumar Sharma

In this situation, the board may have issued the marksheet according to the information originally provided by the school.

The case may therefore require more than simply claiming that the final marksheet contains a printing error.

Documents That May Be Required

There is no single universal document list for every board. However, depending on the case, the following records may be relevant:

Document	Why It May Be Required
10th Marksheet/Certificate	Shows the existing entry
12th Marksheet/Certificate	Relevant where Class 12 also requires correction
School Admission Form	Shows details provided at admission
Admission Register	Important historical school record
Previous School Records	Helps establish earlier recorded details
Birth Certificate	May support personal details in relevant cases
Student ID Proof	Supports applicant identity
Parent ID Proof	Useful in parent-name correction cases
School Verification/Letter	May be required by the concerned board
Board Application	Formal correction/change request
Affidavit	May be required in applicable cases
Gazette Notification	May support certain legal name-change cases
Additional Supporting Records	Depends on discrepancy and board rules

Always check the current requirements of the board that issued your certificate.

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Step-by-Step Process for Name Correction in 10th and 12th Marksheet

Step 1: Write Down the Existing and Correct Name

Start by clearly identifying the difference.

For example:

Existing Name: Anjali Sharam
Correct/Requested Name: Anjali Sharma

This prevents confusion later in the application.

Step 2: Check Your 10th and 12th Records

If both certificates exist, compare them.

Check whether:

• Both contain the same error
• Only the 10th certificate is incorrect
• Only the 12th certificate is incorrect
• The name changed between Class 10 and Class 12

Step 3: Verify Original School Records

Check the admission form, admission register and other relevant school records.

This helps determine whether the issue originated in the school record or appeared later.

Step 4: Compare Supporting Documents

Check the spelling and sequence of the name across relevant records.

Pay particular attention to:

• First name
• Middle name
• Surname
• Initials
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name

Step 5: Determine Correction or Name Change

Do not present a substantial name change as a minor spelling correction.

For example:

Rahul Kumr → Rahul Kumar
may be a correction.

But:

Rahul Kumar → Rohan Sharma
is a substantial alteration.

Step 6: Identify the Education Board

Determine whether the certificate was issued by:

• CBSE
• CISCE
• A State Education Board
• Another recognized education authority

The issuing authority is important because procedures can differ.

Step 7: Check Current Board Rules

Before submitting anything, verify:

• Application procedure
• Supporting documents
• School verification requirement
• Applicable fees
• Submission mode
• Conditions for correction/change

Avoid relying on old fee charts or another board’s process.

Step 8: Prepare the Application

The application should clearly mention:

• Applicant/student details
• Roll number or examination details
• Year of examination
• School details
• Existing name
• Requested name
• Nature of discrepancy
• Reason for correction/change

Step 9: Obtain School Verification, If Applicable

In cases where historical school records are important, verification or forwarding from the school may be required according to the applicable procedure.

Step 10: Submit the Application

Submit the application using the route prescribed by the concerned board.

This may be:

• Through the school
• Through an online facility
• Through the concerned board office
• By another officially prescribed method

Keep copies of everything submitted.

Step 11: Respond to Any Objection

The board may seek clarification or additional documents if records do not match.

Read the objection carefully instead of filing the same documents again without addressing the actual issue.

Step 12: Wait for the Authority’s Decision

The issuing authority will examine the application according to the applicable rules and available records.

Submission of an application does not by itself guarantee approval.

CBSE Name Correction in 10th and 12th Marksheet

For CBSE records, it is particularly important to check the difference between the entry in the certificate and the historical school record.

Before applying, verify:

Certificate Name → School Record → Requested Name

A typographical or factual discrepancy supported by school records can be different from a request to adopt a name that did not appear in the original records.

Applicants should check the current CBSE procedure applicable to the type and age of their certificate before submitting the request.

CISCE/ICSE Name Correction

For certificates issued under CISCE, applicants should follow the procedure prescribed for the relevant examination record.

The existing certificate should first be compared with school records and supporting documents.

A minor spelling error and a substantial name alteration should not automatically be treated as the same type of request.

State Board Name Correction

State Boards can have their own application procedures, forms, document requirements and verification systems.

Therefore, a student should not follow a CBSE procedure simply because the same type of spelling mistake appears in a State Board certificate.

The applicant should identify the concerned State Board and check its current requirements.

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What If Both 10th and 12th Marksheets Are Wrong?

Suppose:

10th Marksheet: Anjali Sharam
12th Marksheet: Anjali Sharam
School Record: Anjali Sharma

If the historical school records support “Anjali Sharma,” the applicant should determine the appropriate procedure for correcting the affected certificates with the relevant issuing authority.

If the 10th and 12th certificates were issued by different boards, separate procedures may apply.

What If the 10th Marksheet Is Correct but the 12th Is Wrong?

Example:

10th: Rahul Kumar Sharma
12th: Rahul Kumr Sharma

The Class 10 certificate may become useful supporting evidence, but the Class 12 issuing authority may still check its own school/examination records before deciding the correction request.

What If 10th and 12th Marksheets Have Different Names?

Example:

10th: Rahul Kumar
12th: Rahul Kumar Sharma

First determine why the surname appears only in the Class 12 record.

Check:

• School records at both stages
• When the surname was added
• Supporting documents
• Whether any legal name-change process took place
• Which record reflects the historical entry

The objective should not simply be to make both certificates look identical without first determining which entry is supported by the relevant records.

Is an Affidavit Mandatory for Marksheet Correction?

Not necessarily.

An affidavit may be relevant in certain cases, particularly where additional declaration regarding the identity or change is required.

However, a minor typographical correction supported by existing school records should not automatically be presented as requiring the same documentation as a substantial legal name change.

Check the concerned board’s current requirements first.

Is Newspaper Publication Mandatory?

Newspaper publication is not automatically required for every marksheet correction.

Consider the difference:

Rahul Kumr → Rahul Kumar

and

Rahul Kumar → Rohan Sharma

The first may involve an error correction, whereas the second involves a much larger alteration to the recorded name.

Newspaper publication may be relevant in applicable legal name-change procedures, but it should not be treated as a universal first step for every marksheet error.

Is Gazette Notification Mandatory?

Gazette notification can be an important supporting document in certain name-change cases, but it is not automatically required for every spelling or typographical correction.

Gazette Applicability at a Glance

Situation	Gazette Relevance
One-letter spelling error	May not be required
Typographical error	Existing school records may be more relevant
Missing/incorrect spacing	Depends on records and board rules
Surname addition	May require additional supporting records
Surname removal/change	Depends on nature of change and board rules
Completely different name	Legal name-change documentation may become relevant
Parent legally changed name	Supporting name-change records may be relevant

The exact requirement must be checked against the applicable board procedure.

Gazette Publication Does Not Automatically Change a Marksheet

This is a common misunderstanding.

Even if a person has completed a legal name-change process and the new name has been published in a Gazette, the educational certificate does not necessarily change automatically.

The applicant may still need to apply separately to the education board.

In simple terms:

Legal Name Change + Gazette → Supporting Evidence

Separate Board Application → Educational Record Correction/Change Request

The board then considers the request according to its applicable rules.

What If Aadhaar and Marksheet Names Are Different?

A mismatch with Aadhaar does not automatically mean that the marksheet is the document that must be corrected.

Example:

Aadhaar: Rahul Sharma
10th Marksheet: Rahul Kumar Sharma

Before changing either document, check the historical school and other relevant records.

The correct approach depends on where the discrepancy actually originated.

What If the Birth Certificate and Marksheet Names Are Different?

This requires careful record comparison.

Record	Example
Birth Certificate	Priya Sharma
School Admission Record	Priya Sharam
10th Marksheet	Priya Sharam
Requested Name	Priya Sharma

Here, the issue may have originated when the school record was created.

Simply presenting the birth certificate may not always be enough by itself; the concerned authority may examine how the school and examination records were originally created.

Father or Mother Name Correction in Marksheet

Parent-name correction is another common issue.

For example:

Marksheet: Father – Rajesh Kumr Sharma
Correct Name: Rajesh Kumar Sharma

Relevant evidence may include the school admission record and appropriate parent records.

A minor spelling correction in a parent’s name should also be distinguished from a situation where the parent has legally adopted a different name.

Can Name Be Changed After Marriage?

A person may adopt or use a different surname after marriage and later want educational records to reflect that name.

This is not necessarily the same as correcting a spelling mistake that existed when the certificate was issued.

The applicant should check the issuing board’s procedure for post-certificate name changes and prepare supporting records accordingly.

Can an Old 10th or 12th Marksheet Be Corrected?

Older marksheet cases can require additional verification.

Important factors include:

• Year of passing
• Availability of school records
• Current status of the school
• Type of discrepancy
• Board-specific rules
• Available supporting evidence
• Any applicable procedural/time-related requirements

The older the certificate, the more important it can become to locate reliable historical school records.

Can Name Correction Be Done Online?

There is no single nationwide online portal that corrects every Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet.

Depending on the board, the process may be:

Online → Offline → Through School → Through Board Office → Combination of Methods

Even where an application is submitted online, additional document or school verification may still be required.

How Much Does Marksheet Name Correction Cost?

There is no single fee applicable to every board and every correction.

Fees can depend on:

• Education board
• Type of correction
• Certificate required
• Year of passing
• Additional services/documents requested

For this reason, applicants should check the latest official fee applicable at the time of filing instead of relying on old fee figures.

How Long Does Name Correction Take?

There is no universal timeline.

A straightforward correction supported by clear historical records may differ significantly from an old certificate case or substantial name-change request.

Processing can depend on:

• Board verification
• School verification
• Record availability
• Nature of discrepancy
• Completeness of application
• Additional clarification requested by the authority

Avoid assuming a guaranteed number of days unless the concerned authority officially provides a specific timeline.

Common Reasons for Objection or Rejection

Applications can face objections when:

• The requested name is not supported by school records.
• The application contains inconsistent spellings.
• Required documents are missing.
• School verification is incomplete.
• The applicant follows the wrong board procedure.
• A substantial name change is submitted as a minor correction.
• Old and new names are not clearly connected through supporting records.
• The application relies on outdated requirements.
• Historical school records cannot be verified.

An objection should be addressed according to the exact reason mentioned by the authority.

Practical Examples

Example 1: Simple Spelling Error

Marksheet: Aman Kumr
School Record: Aman Kumar
Requested: Aman Kumar

The school record supports the requested spelling.

Example 2: Missing Surname

Marksheet: Aman Kumar
Requested: Aman Kumar Sharma

This involves addition of a surname and should not automatically be treated as a simple typo.

Example 3: Completely Different Name

Marksheet: Aman Kumar
Requested: Arjun Sharma

This is a substantial name change and may require a different set of supporting records.

Example 4: Parent Name Error

Marksheet: Father – Rajesh Kumr
School Record: Father – Rajesh Kumar

The school record may be important evidence for the correction request.

Example 5: School and Marksheet Both Wrong

Birth Record: Priya Sharma
School Record: Priya Sharam
Marksheet: Priya Sharam

This case may require addressing the underlying school-record discrepancy rather than treating the matter only as a printing error.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Before applying, avoid these common mistakes:

• Starting a Gazette process without first checking school records
• Assuming Gazette is mandatory for every correction
• Treating correction and legal name change as the same thing
• Following CBSE rules for a State Board certificate
• Using old fee information
• Assuming every application can be completed online
• Ignoring differences between 10th and 12th records
• Submitting documents containing different spellings without explanation
• Assuming Aadhaar alone proves that the marksheet is incorrect
• Assuming application submission guarantees approval

Final Checklist Before Applying

Before submitting a name correction or change request, confirm:

• Correct spelling of the requested name
• Existing name on Class 10 certificate
• Existing name on Class 12 certificate
• Name in the admission form
• Name in the admission register
• Relevant previous school records
• Birth certificate, where relevant
• Supporting identity documents
• Parent records, if applicable
• Issuing education board
• Whether the request is a correction or substantial change
• School verification requirement
• Affidavit requirement, if applicable
• Gazette relevance, if applicable
• Current board application procedure
• Current applicable fee
• Copies of all documents submitted

Conclusion

Correcting or changing a name in a 10th or 12th marksheet should begin with one question: Does the requested name already appear correctly in the original school records, or are you asking for a name that is different from those historical records?

That distinction helps determine whether the matter is a simple correction, surname-related change or substantial name-change request.

Applicants should first compare their 10th and 12th certificates with the school admission record and other relevant supporting documents. They should then follow the current procedure of the education board that actually issued the certificate.

Affidavit, newspaper publication and Gazette notification should not automatically be treated as compulsory steps in every case. Their relevance depends on the type of name change and the applicable board requirements.

A carefully prepared application based on consistent historical records is generally stronger than starting the process without first identifying where the discrepancy originated.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I change my name in both 10th and 12th marksheets?

A correction or change request may be considered according to the rules of the boards that issued the certificates. If different boards issued the two records, separate procedures may apply.

2. Can a spelling mistake in my 10th marksheet be corrected?

A spelling or typographical correction may be possible depending on the applicable board rules and supporting school records.

3. Is Gazette notification compulsory for marksheet name correction?

Not for every case. Its relevance depends on whether the matter is a minor correction or a substantial/legal name change and on the concerned board’s requirements.

4. Do I need an affidavit for a spelling correction?

Not necessarily. Check the current procedure of the issuing board and the nature of the discrepancy.

5. Is newspaper publication required?

It should not be treated as universally compulsory for every marksheet correction. It may become relevant in certain legal name-change situations.

6. Can I add my surname to my 10th and 12th marksheets?

Surname addition is different from correcting a simple typo. The board may require supporting records appropriate to the requested change.

7. Can I change my father’s name in my marksheet?

Parent-name correction may be considered according to the board’s procedure. School admission records and supporting parent documents can be important.

8. Can I correct my mother’s name in a marksheet?

A mother-name correction may also require verification against school and supporting records according to the issuing board’s applicable procedure.

9. What if my school record also contains the wrong name?

The underlying school-record discrepancy may need to be addressed because the marksheet may have been prepared using that record.

10. Can I correct an old marksheet?

Older certificates may still have an applicable correction/change procedure, but the year of passing, board rules and availability of historical records can become important.

11. Can the entire process be completed online?

Not necessarily. Some boards may provide online facilities, while other cases can require school verification, physical documents or another prescribed submission method.

12. Can I change my marksheet name using only Aadhaar?

Aadhaar alone should not automatically be assumed sufficient. The authority may examine historical school records and other supporting documents.

13. What if my 10th and 12th marksheets have different names?

First determine why the difference occurred and check the original school records for both examinations. The appropriate correction should then be identified.

14. How much does name correction in a marksheet cost?

There is no single nationwide fee. The applicable amount depends on the education board, certificate and type of request.

15. What should I do if my name correction application is rejected?

Read the rejection or objection reason carefully. Determine whether the issue relates to school records, missing documents, incorrect procedure or the nature of the requested change before deciding the next step.