Correction of Name or Father Name

Instructions for correcting spelling mistakes, adding, deleting, or changing names or dates of birth in official records.

Spelling Mistake

Correction of spelling mistakes in the name or father’s name is subject to the following:

  • Photocopy of relevant pages of the admission and withdrawal register, attested by the Principal.
  • Covering letter from the Principal addressed to Secretary.
  • DMC, Certificate issued by the Board in original.
  • Fee receipt (bank challan/bank slip). Go to fee of correction.
Addition or Deletion

You can partially change the name or father’s name by adding or deleting certain words (e.g., "Khan", "Jan"). Required documents:

  • Advertisement in any daily newspaper (two press cuttings).
  • Covering letter from the Principal or affidavit.
  • DMC, Certificate issued by the Board in original.
  • Fee receipt. Go to fee of correction.
Change of Name

Name or father’s name can be changed with a court decree. Required documents:

  • Original court decree.
  • Covering letter from the Principal.
  • DMC, Certificate issued by the Board in original.
  • Fee receipt. Go to fee of correction.
Correction of Date of Birth

Correction based on school record or with a court decree:

  • Photocopy of relevant pages of the admission and withdrawal register, attested by the Principal.
  • Covering letter from the Principal addressed to Secretary.
  • DMC, Certificate issued by the Board in original.
  • Fee receipt. Go to fee of correction.
Fee of Correction

The following fees apply to different types of corrections:

  • Correction of spelling of Name or Father Name: Rs. 1000/-
  • Correction based on School/College record: Rs. 1000/-
  • Addition/deletion from Name or Father Name: Rs. 1000/-
  • Change of Name or Father Name (Court decree): Rs. 1000/-
  • Change of Name in case of conversion to Islam: Rs. 1000/-
  • Correction of Date of Birth: Rs. 1000/-
  • Change of Date of Birth (court decree): Rs. 1000/-
Whom to Contact for Correction

For any correction, contact the following departments:

  • Assistant Secretary Certificate for all types of corrections.
  • Enrollment/Registration Section for corrections in Enrollment/Registration.
  • Examination Section for corrections in Roll No. Slip.