Surname Issue In 10th marksheet ( cbse board ).

973 votes

Two possible solutions: 1. get your name changed in 10th marksheet so as to match 10th marksheet with the rest of the documents. this must be done within 5 years from 10th std passing date. 2. get a court order as effect to change of surname in original name and subsequently in all other names. thanks for reaching out. feel free to connect with appointment for legal consultation at VADODARA, GJ. Adv SOHAM DESAI ♦️

Advocate Soham Desai LawRato

995 votes

Based on the details provided, there is a discrepancy in your name across different educational and identity documents. In your 10th marksheet, your name is recorded as Vishal Palja, with your father’s name as Arvindlal and mother’s name as Aartiben. However, in your 12th records, Aadhaar card, and Leaving Certificate (LC), your name appears as Patel Vishal Arvindlal, and your parents’ names also include the surname Patel. This difference has occurred because Patel is your caste surname, while Palja is your sub-caste, and different documents have used different naming formats. Since you passed your 10th standard in 2024 and around 1.5 years have passed, correction is still possible, but it must be done through a proper legal and administrative process. Generally, education boards do not allow direct changes after a long gap unless supported by valid documents. The most practical solution is to obtain a Gazette Notification or an Affidavit for name correction, clearly stating that Vishal Palja and Patel Vishal Arvindlal refer to the same person. Supporting documents such as Aadhaar, LC, birth certificate, and parents’ identity proofs should be attached. You should then apply to the respective education board (SSC/State Board or CBSE) through your school, requesting correction or issuance of a clarification letter. Until the correction is approved, it is advisable to consistently use the name mentioned in your 12th records for future academic and official purposes, along with the affidavit as proof of identity continuity.

Advocate Joshi Jeky LawRato