Urgent CBSE Alert: Last Chance to Fix Board Exam 2025 Errors!
Abhishek Patel
10/04/2025
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(Schools Must Correct Student Data by April 17 – Here’s What Can & Can’t Be Changed)
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has sounded the final alarm bell for schools, opening a critical 9-day correction window (April 9-17, 2025) to fix errors in Class 10/12 student records before board exam processing begins.
“After April 17, even spelling mistakes become permanent on marksheets!” – CBSE Circular
What Schools MUST Verify Now
Permitted Changes (₹1,000 fee per correction)
- Name Swaps: Mother’s & father’s names interchanged
- Photo Updates: Blurry/wrong images
- DOB Corrections: With valid birth certificate
- Gender Field: Male/Female/Other updates
- Single Child Status: For quota benefits
Prohibited Changes
- Category (SC/ST/OBC/General) modifications
- Complete name overhauls (only minor spelling fixes)
- Subject changes at this stage
Critical Timeline
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| School Login for Corrections | April 9-17, 2025 |
| Last Hour for Edits | April 17, 5 PM sharp |
| Final Data Lock | April 18, 2025 |
School Login Portal: cbse.gov.in
Fee Structure & Payment
- ₹1,000 per student per correction
- Payment via:
- CBSE portal (Net Banking/UPI)
- Demand Draft (DD) for bulk changes
- No refunds for rejected corrections
Step-by-Step Correction Process
- Login to CBSE school portal
- Select “Data Correction 2025”
- Search student by Roll Number
- Upload supporting documents (for DOB/name changes)
- Make payment & download receipt
Pro Tip: Take screenshots of successful submissions – server glitches are common!
Principal’s Advisory
“We’re cross-checking 500+ student records. Assign teachers to verify 20 students each – one mistake can haunt kids for life.” – Delhi Public School Principal
Why This Matters for Students
A single error can cause:
- Rejected college applications
- Visa processing delays
- Job offer complications
Real Case (2024): 12 Delhi students missed foreign admissions due to mismatched parent names.
CBSE Helpdesk Contacts
- 011-23238361 (10 AM-5 PM)
- cbse.helpdesk@nic.in
- Emergency: WhatsApp “CBSE HELP” to 8800002323
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