1) an affidavit of name change 

2) newspaper publication in 2 local newspapers one in English one in regional language 

3) publication in official gazette of name change 

4) your Aadhar card reflecting your name , your child birth certifcate 

submit a formal application to his school along with a Registered Divorce Decree (proving sole custody), the Government Gazette Notification of the name change, an Affidavit, Newspaper Advertisements, and his updated Aadhaar/PAN cards

To officially update his school and board records, you will need to go through a formal legal name change process.

The list of documents you require to update the name in the school records as well as ion the board examination are: 

1. Name change affidavit, 

2. Newspaper publication announcing the name change in two local newspapers—one in the regional language (vernacular) of your state and one in an English daily.

3. You must submit the affidavit, newspaper copies, and application forms to the Department of Publication (either Central Government or your respective State Government) to get the name change published in the official e-Gazette

Once you have the Gazette notification, you will approach the school principal with:

A Formal Application Letter addressed to the School Principal, requesting the change of records from the old name to the new name, Self-attested copies of the child's birth certificate and updated Aadhaar Card (if already updated with the new name).Copies of your PAN or Aadhaar card to verify guardianship.

Talk to the school's administrative office or head clerk immediately. Ask them if they have already submitted the final registration data for the 10th standard board exams to the State Board. If not yet submitted, then the  school can update it in their internal database and ERP systems directly using your application and the affidavit/Gazette, ensuring his admit card and final marksheet are issued with the correct name from the start. If already  submitted then the  process becomes a bit more tedious. The school will have to forward a special correction request along with your legal documents and an online/offline processing fee to the Regional Office of the State Board.

Do not wait for the final Gazette copy to arrive before talking to the school. The Gazette publication can take anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks. Inform the school principal immediately in writing that the process has been initiated so they can advise you on the board's hard deadlines for data freezing.

The process to be followed is that of the name change process, the detailed procedure/process has already been explained explicitly in my previous post, you may go through the same and follow it and you should not waste more time on it because the school records about the students are likely to be submitted to the board shortly hence you should not be stranded due to lack of time to follow the process. 

Dear Client, Since your son is studying in 10th standard and you want to change both his middle name and surname in the school records, you will generally need the Gazette Notification of the name change, along with the divorce decree, custody order, updated Aadhaar card, and other identity documents reflecting the new name.

As Board examination records are involved, the school will usually process the change only after the required name change formalities have been completed and supporting documents are submitted. You should approach the school administration and confirm the exact list of documents required by the concerned State Board.

If the Gazette notification has not yet been obtained, it would be advisable to complete that process at the earliest, as schools and Boards commonly rely on it for changes in a student's official records.

I hope this helps. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need further help.

It is required that you go the name change process through publication in gazette. First you make an affidavit for the name change followed by the newspaper publication and then finally apply for publication in gazette. After that you can submit application for the name change in school/board. 

Based on the facts stated by you, since the Aadhaar Card and PAN Card of your son have already been updated with the new middle name and surname, you have completed one of the most important steps. However, because your son is studying in Class 10 under the Maharashtra State Board, the school will generally require documentary proof before making any correction or change in its records.

Typically, you should be prepared to submit:

1. The divorce decree passed by the competent Family Court.

2. The custody order, if separate from the divorce decree, showing that custody has been granted to you.

3. Updated Aadhaar Card of the child reflecting the new name.

4. Updated PAN Card of the child (if available).

5. Gazette Notification regarding the name change, if one has been issued.

6. Affidavit regarding the change of middle name and surname.

7. Application addressed to the Principal requesting correction of school records.

8. Birth Certificate of the child.

9. Your identity proof showing the name which is proposed to be adopted by the child.

Since the child is already in Class 10, the school may be reluctant to make changes solely on the basis of an application because SSC Board records are involved. In many cases, schools insist upon either a Gazette Notification or a court order specifically permitting the change of name before forwarding the correction to the Maharashtra State Board.

If the divorce decree or custody order specifically permits the child to use the mother's surname, the process becomes considerably easier. If there is no such direction, the school may ask for a Gazette Notification and an affidavit before considering the request.

Therefore, before approaching the Board, first meet the Principal and obtain a written list of documents required by the school. Different schools sometimes follow slightly different procedures depending on whether the change is being sought before or after registration for the SSC examination.

Since your son is already in Class 10, I would advise completing the process at the earliest so that the SSC records, marksheet, and future educational documents reflect the correct name and avoid complications later.

- As per the Bombay High Court , a child raised exclusively by the mother cannot be compelled to carry the father's name or surname in school records and that the mother's name may be substituted where she has custody and is the sole parent in practice.

- You can move an application before the School and also before the Maharashtra State Board for updating of his name and fathers name after submitting the following copies: 

• Divorce decree if you have 
• Your son's updated Aadhaar card
• His Identity document like PAN Card 
• Birth Certificate 
• Birth certificate
• Notarized affidavit for name change
• Newspaper publication of the name change

Dear Sir/Madam,

Since Aadhaar and PAN are already updated, submit a written application to the school Principal for correction of your son’s middle name and surname in school/board records.
Attach divorce decree, custody order, child’s updated Aadhaar/PAN, birth certificate, Gazette/name-change affidavit if available, and your ID proof.
As he is in 10th standard, ask the school to forward the correction proposal to the State Board before final board records/admit card are issued.
If the school refuses, give a written representation to the Education Officer/Board office.

Advocate Saurabh Agrawal

If you have sole custody you can do the same 

Since your son is studying in Class 10, the procedure will depend upon the rules of the concerned State Education Board and the stage at which examination records have been finalized. Generally, the school will require an application from the custodial parent, a certified copy of the divorce decree, and the custody order showing that custody has been granted to you. Since your son's Aadhaar and PAN have already been updated with the new middle name and surname, copies of those documents will be important supporting evidence. The school may also ask for the updated birth certificate, if available, an affidavit regarding the name change, and a gazette notification of the name change if required under the applicable State Board rules. Some boards insist on the consent of both parents or a specific court order permitting the change of the child's surname from the father's surname to the mother's surname, particularly where the change affects examination records. Therefore, the divorce decree alone may not always be sufficient. As your son is already in Class 10, it is advisable to approach the school immediately and obtain the Board's written requirements because changes become more difficult once registration for board examinations is completed. If the school refuses the request despite your custody rights and updated government identity documents, you may need to obtain a specific declaration or direction from the competent court permitting the change in educational records. The exact requirements vary by State Board and school regulations.

you may file an application before the board with your concerned and the same can be changed as the application is within limitation and before completing 10th the change can be done as per wish of the legal guardian of the child.