Name Mismatch in Aadhaar and 10th Marksheet

Recruitment and admissions reject applications when Aadhaar and the 10th marksheet do not match. Pick the correct one and fix the other.

🔎 Find your exact fix

1. Which document has the correct value?

2. Which document is wrong?

3. What does not match?

✅ Your fix path

Fix thisCorrect your Aadhaar. Decide which is correct. Usually it is easier to fix Aadhaar to match the marksheet than to get a board certificate reissued.

WhereAadhaar Seva Kendra with your marksheet as proof (or myAadhaar online if the change is minor) Open portal →

ProofOriginal 10th marksheet / certificate

Fee₹50 (Aadhaar side)

To instead correct the marksheet: apply at your school or education board office with a written application and ID proof.

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❓ Common questions

Which should I correct, Aadhaar or my marksheet?+

Usually it is easier to correct Aadhaar to match the marksheet than to get a board certificate reissued.

Pick whichever value is truly correct and fix the other.

How do I correct my 10th marksheet name?+

Apply at your school or the education board office with a written application, ID proof and copies of both documents.

Does a name mismatch fail government job applications?+

Yes. Recruitment verification rejects applications when Aadhaar and the 10th certificate do not match, so fix it before applying.

Ash K.

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