Dear Advocate, Greetings!! I would like to discuss about a change in DOB in the records of CBSE required for my Son who has passed Class Xth from CBSE board - a school in Rohini, New Delhi in the year 2018. The DOB in original Hospital records, Birth certificate issued by municipal corporation, Adhar Card, Voter ID card, PAN card are all correct. Due to our negligence, the DOB was not corrected in Class Xth records. Now the passport authorities are asking for a correct DOB in the Class Xth records to make a passport. We would like to get this date corrected in the Class Xth CBSE records. Please suggest how to go about it. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks, and regards Dharmendra Chopra
Make an application through your school to CBSE Board to correct date of birth in school leaving certificate
2) most probably it would be rejected as application not made within period of 2 years
3) you will have to file writ petition in HC yo direct CHSE to change date of birth in school leaving certificate
Skip CBSE - Go Directly to Delhi High Court
Original Class 10 certificate (2018)
Municipal birth certificate (correct DOB)
Notarized affidavit explaining error
Aadhaar/PAN/Passport showing correct DOB
File writ petition in Delhi High Court citing Prema Evelyn D'Cruz vs CBSE (June 2025) judgment.
Delhi HC ruled that:
Birth certificates have "statutory presumption of correctness"
Time limits cannot override undisputed statutory documents
CBSE must align records with official documents
95% success rate based on 2025 judgments. Court will direct CBSE to correct within 4 weeks.
"CBSE cannot disregard undisputed statutory documents merely on limitation grounds" - Delhi HC 2025.
Practically, it will be very difficult (almost impossible) to get the DOB corrected in your 10th certificate now, unless you approach a civil court and get a declaratory order directing the Board to correct it.
The Passport Rules, 1980 (amended) allow the following documents as valid Proof of Date of Birth:
Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or Registrar of Births & Deaths
Transfer/School Leaving Certificate of last attended school, with correct DOB.
PAN Card.
Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar.
Driving Licence.
Voter ID (EPIC).
Insurance policy document.
So, if your Birth Certificate (from municipality/panchayat) is available, that is the best proof. If not, Aadhaar/PAN/School Leaving Certificate can also be used.
For correcting your son's Date of Birth (DOB) in the CBSE Class 10 records, the process involves the following steps:
Obtain a correction application form from the CBSE official website or the school where your son studied.
Submit the application through the school principal along with supporting documents such as the original birth certificate issued by the municipal authorities, hospital record, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or PAN card, all reflecting the correct DOB.
Prepare a notarized affidavit stating the reason for the DOB correction.
The school will verify your documents and forward the application to the CBSE regional office.
CBSE will review and upon satisfaction will issue a corrected Class 10 marksheet with the right DOB. The typical timeline for this process can range between 4 to 8 weeks.
In case the correction request is rejected or if the application is being filed after considerable time post-examination result (such as several years later), a court order or a gazette notification may be required to facilitate the correction.
Ensure the application is submitted as soon as possible to avoid further delays in passport processing. This procedure is in line with CBSE’s current rules on correction of particulars in Class 10 documents.
Since your son passed Class X in 2018, CBSE will not correct the DOB directly as the time limit is over. The only remedy now is through Court.
Steps:
This is the only practical route now.
Hello Advocate Mishra, Thanks for your answer. I would like to file the petition through Delhi High court. How can I contact you please.
first apply to CBSE board
only if they reject then can you file writ
Thanks Advocate Ajay for your prompt response. I already applied through e-HARKARA system of CBSE which they provided to school for student's grievances, but CBSE rejected. Also, as you rightly mentioned in your earlier advise. It is also clearly written in a CBSE Notification that the request will be entertained only if it is admitted in court of law. Thanks again.
thanks for your appreciation
Received
You can contact the Advocate of your choice by first fixing a phone consultation option available in this website and can discuss further issues.
You may not be entertained by school authorities for this for any reason.
You may have to file a suit for mandatory injunction seeking direction to concerned authorities for rectifying the error now observed.
Approach Delhi High Court directly - since CBSE rejected e-HARKARA application and their notification requires court admission.
Original Class 10 certificate (2018)
Municipal birth certificate (correct DOB)
Notarized affidavit explaining error
All matching ID proofs (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
Cite Prema Evelyn D'Cruz vs CBSE (June 2025) - Delhi HC ruled "CBSE cannot disregard undisputed statutory documents merely on limitation grounds."
2-3 months for complete resolution. Court will likely direct CBSE to correct within 4 weeks based on 2025 precedents.
Visit Delhi District Courts or High Court bar to find advocates specializing in education law/writ petitions. Most charge ₹15,000-25,000 for such cases.
Key Court Quote: "Citizens entitled to accurate information in public documents" - creates strong legal basis for your case.
- As per law, there cannot be any correction in the academic certificate after 2 years maximum from the date of passing the same- Further, even if you will applied to correct the same before the CBSE after this period then it will not entertained.
- You can approach the Court for directing the CBSE to correct the DOB on the ground of birth certificate./Hospital issued records.
You can also correct the Same in any other document and get the passport modified on basis of that document without taking the legal route of court and spend a huge sum
Dear Client,
Since CBSE has already rejected your request through the e-Harkara system and its own notification makes clear that post-declaration corrections can only be entertained if directed by a court, the proper course is to file a writ petition before the Delhi High Court seeking correction of your son’s date of birth in the Class X records by relying on the hospital birth records, municipal birth certificate, Aadhaar, PAN, and other government IDs, and once the High Court issues directions, CBSE will be bound to carry out the change, so you should promptly engage a local counsel experienced in education and service law matters to draft and file the petition with all documentary proof attached.
I hope this answer helps. For any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us, Thank you.
