Can I change my name on 10th / 12th marksheet after passing?
Yes, but only with a Gazette. CBSE, ICSE (CISCE), and all state education boards mandate a Central Gazette Notification as the legal proof for correcting your name on post-result DMCs. Whether you are correcting a spelling error or making a complete name change, the board will reject your application without a published Gazette.
CBSE, ICSE, State Boards — Board by Board
Each board has its own correction workflow, but all accept the Central Gazette as the primary supporting document.
One Gazette, Every Certificate
A single Central Gazette Notification works for every one of your educational documents.
10th Class DMC / Marksheet
The most-requested name correction — used lifelong for age proof and further education.
12th Class DMC / Marksheet
Anchor document for college admissions and public sector recruitments.
Migration Certificate
Required to transfer from one board or university to another.
School Leaving Certificate
Issued by the school — corrected via the school first.
Degree / Diploma
College or university degree — corrected via Controller of Examinations.
Transcripts & Consolidated Marksheet
Needed for overseas admissions and WES/ECA evaluations.
The 3-Step Gazette Process
Notarised Affidavit with School Reference
Drafted on ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper: old name, new name, address, school and board name, roll number, and year of passing. Notarised.
Dual Newspaper Publication
One English and one regional-language daily circulating in your district. Original clippings secured.
Central Gazette Filing at Delhi
Bharat Kosh fee paid, dossier submitted at Department of Publication, New Delhi. Gazette published in Part IV within 3–4 weeks. E-Gazette PDF delivered to you.
Documents Required from You
- 10th / 12th Marksheet or Admit CardTo reference roll number, board, and year in the affidavit.
- Aadhaar & PANIdentity and address proof.
- 2 Passport-Size PhotographsRecent, white background.
- For Minors: Parent's ID + Birth CertificateIf the student is currently under 18.
Marksheet Correction Questions Answered
Can I change my name on my 10th or 12th marksheet after passing? +
Is a Gazette Notification mandatory to change name on CBSE marksheet? +
How do I change my name on ICSE / ISC marksheet? +
Can state boards (PSEB, HBSE, UP Board, RBSE) also accept the Central Gazette? +
How long does the CBSE / ICSE / state board name correction take? +
Can I get a duplicate marksheet with the new name? +
What about university degree, diploma, and migration certificates? +
Does the school update records automatically after the Gazette? +
Can I do the name change while I am currently in Class 10 or 12? +
Is the same Gazette valid for both 10th and 12th marksheets? +
Secure the Mandatory Proof for CBSE/ICSE
Send us your marksheet, board name, and the new spelling on WhatsApp. We handle the entire Gazette process so the board has no choice but to issue your corrected DMC.