How to use the Name Correction in Marksheet Application Generator
- 1. Enter your detailsName, parent's name, roll number, course, college and university.
- 2. Choose the reason and styleType of correction, wrong and correct name, and proof.
- 3. Download and submitCopy it or download a Word or text file, print, sign and submit it to the office.
When to apply for a name correction
A spelling mistake in your name or your parent's name on a marksheet can cause trouble later in job verification, passport applications and admissions abroad. Apply for a correction as soon as you notice it, ideally before your degree is printed.
Universities usually correct names to match your 10th certificate. If you have legally changed your name, for example by a gazette notification, you usually need that proof for the update. The rules and fees vary by university.
Documents usually attached
- Copies of the marksheets with the error
- Proof of the correct name, usually the 10th certificate
- ID proof such as Aadhaar or passport
- Gazette notification or affidavit, for a legal name change
- Fee receipt, if a fee is charged
Check with your college exam cell or the university office for the exact list.
Format and sample
Address it to the Controller of Examinations or Registrar. Write the wrong and correct names exactly, in capitals if that is how they are printed.
Subject: Request for correction of name in marksheet
Respected Sir/Madam,
In my marksheets of the 1st to 4th semester, my name has been printed wrongly as "RIYA VARMA". The correct name, as per my 10th class certificate, is "RIYA VERMA"...
Rules, forms, fees and timelines vary between colleges and universities. Treat this as a common format and check with your college or university office before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
Which document decides my correct name?
Most universities follow the 10th certificate. If your 10th certificate itself is wrong, it usually has to be corrected by the board first.
Can I correct my father's or mother's name?
Yes. Choose 'Parent's name is wrong' and pick whose name it is.
Will the degree also be corrected?
Ask the university to update its records, so that future documents, including the degree, carry the correct name.
Is this tool free?
Yes. You fill a short form once when you see your first result, and the other Uncodemy tools then open without the form. Your letter details stay in your browser and are not uploaded.