CBSE Certificate Amendments Now Costlier — Students to Pay Up to ₹5,000
The Central Board of Secondary education (CBSE) has announced a significant increase in fees for making corrections or amendments in Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets starting from 2026. This affects students who need to fix errors in their personal details such as name, date of birth, or parents’ names on academic documents.📈 Higher Fee for CorrectionsUnder the revised fee structure:
✔ Submit correction requests within the permissible time window to avoid higher charges due to delay.
✔ Provide accurate supporting documents (e.g., birth certificate, school records) to support your application. Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.
- Students will now have to pay ₹5,000 for any correction or amendment requested in their board certificate. This is a major rise from the earlier charge of around ₹1,000.
- In addition to the base fee, ₹1,000 extra may be charged for each year of delay if the correction request is submitted after a certain period following the issuance of the original certificate.
- The Board’s governing body approved the change based on recommendations from the Examination Committee.
- Name (due to spelling mistakes or incorrect entry)
- Date of birth
- Parents’ names on their Class 10 or Class 12 certificates/marksheets
These corrections are often needed when errors occur in the board registration process or during school data submission.
- The increased fee structure became effective from the 2026 academic cycle.
- Students who passed in 2025 or earlier and apply for amendments may still be charged the old fee (around ₹1,000), provided their requests are submitted within allowed time limits.
- All future correction applications will follow the new fee rules.
✔ Submit correction requests within the permissible time window to avoid higher charges due to delay.
✔ Provide accurate supporting documents (e.g., birth certificate, school records) to support your application. Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.