How To Change Name In 10th Certificate
Date : 26 Jul, 2023
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Introduction
The process of name change in 10th certificate is easy and not very cumbersome. The procedure for name change remains the same even if a single letter is to be changed or one wishes to change complete name, it makes no difference. It is pertinent to note that the reason for name change must be valid and not illegal.
Name change in Class 10th Certificate
Conditions for correction in name
Following are some of the valid reasons for which a student may seek for name correction:
1. Spelling errors in one’s name or surname.
2. Spelling errors in student’s parents’ name.
3. Other errors may include incomplete name, etc.
Procedure For Name Change In Class 10th Certificate
The process for name change or correction is not difficult rather it is simple and not cumbersome. The procedure includes four major steps that are given below:
☑️ Download online the application form: You have to download and print the application form online. You can access the URL given below and thereafter take a printout of the application form. The URL for the application form is: http://cbse.nic.in/faq/dupform.pdf.
☑️ Fill the hardcopy of the form: Read the instructions carefully provided at the bottom of the application and fill the form with proper care.
☑️ Submit the required documents: Certain documents are required for the correction in name or name change of the student, you need to submit those documents along with the form for the necessary action. The documents that are required to be submitting are: admission documents, school leaving certificate, birth certificate with correct spelling, etc. These are to be submitted to the school that will be forwarded to the concerned Board i.e. CBSE, ICSE, etc.
☑️ Payment of fees: You have to pay the required fees for the change or correction in name. The fees shall vary as per your requirement whether it your name correction, parents’ name change, change in migration certificate, etc.
Fee structure For Name Change In Class 10th Certificate
It is a brief idea pertaining to the fees that will be charged and the same may slightly vary based on various conditions and reasons:
☑️ Fee for Name Correction in Mark sheet/Certificate – Rs.1000 (Fee of Mark sheet/Certificate Included)
☑️ Fee for Change in students’ parents name– Rs.1000 + Actual Cost of the Document
☑️ Cost of a Migration Certificate - Rs. 250
☑️ Cost of Provisional Certificate - Rs 200
Applications regarding the correction or change in name will be considered where the changes have been allowed by a Court of Law and notified in a Government Gazette. The name change shall be carried out by the specific Board after obtaining the relevant documents that are mentioned above concerning the name change published in an official gazette.
Revised CBSE Rules For Name Change: Rules 2023
1. Correction in spelling errors of the student, correction/ change in factual typographical errors in the student’s name / Surname, parents’ name, Guardian’s name can be done.
2. The duly filled application must be forwarded by the Head of the Institution with the requisite documents within a period of one year of the declaration of result date.
3. The relevant documents that needs to be affixed along with the form includes: a true copy of the admission form, school leaving certificate, and admission and withdrawal register, etc.
4. Note that change or correction in name or surname be made only if the changes have been admitted by the Court of Law and the same must be notified in the Government Gazette before the publication of the result.
Procedure Of Name Through e Harkara
The e-Harkara portal, the URL for the same is http://parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in/frmRo is used by Principal of the School to maintain an electronic record of the school's activities, the same can be accessed and verified by CBSE authorities. It is a very useful tool to ensure the transparency and accountability in the smooth functioning of CBSE-affiliated schools.
The procedure to change name or make the correction through e-Harkara varies depending on the specific circumstances of the CBSE-affiliated school. The basic steps are mentioned below:
1. The student or his/ her parent may submit an application for name change or name correction of the student to the Principal of the CBSE-affiliated school.
2. The authenticity and validity of the application shall be verified by the Principal. The accompanying documents that are submitted along with the application, such as the Court’s order or Gazette notification regarding the change of name, shall also be verified.
3. The e-Harkara record of the student with the new name will be updated by the Principal and the record will be updated accordingly.
4. The Principle of the concerned school needs to assure that the new name or the corrected name shall be reflected in all the documents of the student, including the mark sheet, transfer certificate, etc.
5. The name change should also be communicated by the Principal to the CBSE regional office. The updated information in the online portals and databases, including the CBSE website and the e-Harkara system needs to be uploaded.
It is recommended to check the procedure with the CBSE-affiliated school and consult with the Principal or the designated authorities to get specific information pertaining to name change or correction. Through this article we are guiding you a basic procedure and the details of the relevant documents that shall be required.
FAQs
Q1: Can CBSE Students be denied name change in the certificate?
Ans: The Supreme Court of India in June 2021 ordered the CBSE Board to take immediate action and introduce a proper mechanism and process to record name change or correction.
Q2: I want to change my name in Class 10th CBSE Certificate, can I do so?
Ans: Yes, it can be done by following proper procedure as described in detail above.
Q3: What are the required Documents for Name Correction or change?
Ans:
☑️ Copy of the admission form filled by the parents at the time of admission.
☑️ Copy of previous school certificate if any.
☑️ That particular student’s admission and withdrawal register page copy.
☑️ Consent or reference letter by the school.
☑️ Date of birth certificate copy.
☑️ Mark sheet copy.
☑️ Aadhar card copy.
Q4: If I want to correct my name, then is an affidavit mandatory?
Ans: If you are seeking to change or correct your name after a period of 1 year from the date of results, then you may be asked to give an affidavit.
Q5: I want to correct my mother’s name in Class 10th certificate, how can I do it?
Ans: As stated above, the process for name change or correction will be same for self or for parent. Write a request letter and submit the same along with the supporting documents of your mother and yours to the board.
This article was written by Shivangi Dubey, an extremely established lawyer. Shivangi Dubey holds a BSL-LLB degree from ILS Pune & also is a gold medalist in LLM-Business laws from Amity University. With 12 years of experience in the law domain, she has established herself as an expert in her field. Presently, Shivangi works as an Advocate at the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Government of India. Her expertise as well as insights have considerably added to the content of this article.
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