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Yes , You are allowed to change your name but only through legal process .

Here is the procedure of changing/Correction of your name :

AFFIDAVIT

Seek the help of a local notary to make an affidavit for name change. You will have to explain the main reason why do you want to change your name. Like after marriage some women are given a new name post marriage and she wishes to change it legally, or someone may also wish to change it because either it’s too long or difficult to pronounce.

PUBLISH IN NEWSPAPER

Then, you need to publish the change of name in at least two local newspapers. It’s necessary that you publish one in an English daily and one in a regional publication. This is to announce your new name publicly. Don't forget to keep copies of newspaper with you.

GAZETTE NOTIFICATION

Once it’s published, then you should  get it notified in the official gazette of the state you live in. This can be done by filling the deed changing name form from the gazette office. Remember to take duplicate copies. Submit the copies to the office for publishing in the Government press for gazette notification.

VERIFICATION

Now your documents will be verified by the Department of Commerce and Transport secretary .  And for this, you will need to send the following :

– A letter to the secretary stating that you want to change your name and request him/her to allow you to do that.

– The deed changing name form.

– At least 2 copies of local newspaper, which published your name.

– Attested copy of the affidavit.

– A copy of your present identity (PAN card, voter ID card, passport, etc).

APPROVAL

After receiving approval from the secretary, you will have to submit it to the local gazette office. You will also have to pay a fee for the office to publish it in the newspaper.

After changing your name officially, now you can state the educational institution and inform them about the new name. It would be better to visit the college administration office personally. Once you submit the documents ascertaining the change of name, then after some time it gets registered in your educational certificates.