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CBSE name & date-of-birth correction

How corrections to a candidate's name, parents' names or date of birth on CBSE records and certificates work under the CBSE Examination Bye-laws.

Reviewed July 2026

What CBSE lets you correct

Corrections to a candidate's name, parents' names and date of birth are governed by the CBSE Examination Bye-laws. They are allowed only as per those rules and only within a limited window after the examination.

How to apply for a CBSE name or DOB correction

These rules are strict and time-bound, so check the current bye-laws and notice before applying.

  1. 1

    Raise the request through your school — schools forward corrections to CBSE on the candidate's behalf.

  2. 2

    Attach the documentary proof CBSE requires, such as the admission record or an official identity document.

  3. 3

    Submit within the window CBSE allows after the exam.

  4. 4

    Track the outcome through your school.

Official sources

Timing is typical months only — always verify the exact dates on the official board website, which change every session.