Want to change date of birth in matriculation certificate.

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Yes, correction of date of birth in an SSC/Matriculation certificate is legally permissible, even though you passed in 2014, provided you follow the proper procedure. Generally, the education board allows correction where there is a genuine clerical or recording error and the correct date of birth is supported by primary documents such as birth certificate, Aadhaar, passport, or school admission records. The difficulty usually arises because boards insist on strict compliance, affidavits, and in some cases a court declaration, which makes the process appear slow when done individually. However, when the process is undertaken through a lawyer, it becomes significantly faster and more streamlined. A lawyer can immediately issue the required legal notice, prepare affidavits, and if necessary, file a summary civil suit/declaratory suit, after which boards typically comply without prolonged correspondence. Courts have repeatedly directed education boards to carry out such corrections where identity mismatch is causing prejudice in employment. Given that the mismatch is affecting eligibility for government jobs, prompt legal action is advisable, as delay may continue to block future opportunities. Through proper legal assistance, this issue can be resolved efficiently and within a reasonable time frame.

Advocate Bhumika Vijay Bajaj LawRato