Hello Aspirant,

On the CAT form, you should put your name exactly as it is on your class 10 marksheet, as that will be the official educational record. Then during document verification, you can bring a Gazette notification or affidavit for name change so that documents can match your Aadhaar.

Hello Aspirant,

It's best to first try to get your 10th marksheet name corrected to match your Aadhar Card. Contact your school and board (e.g., CBSE) for the process; it usually involves an affidavit and newspaper publication.

If you can't correct it urgently for your CA application, fill the CA form as per your Aadhar Card . You'll likely need to submit an affidavit stating both names belong to you, and explain the discrepancy during verification. It's crucial to resolve this permanently for future official purposes.

good afternoon, this is a common issue, and If your name on the Aadhaar card is different from your 10th marksheet, and you want to continue using the Aadhaar name for your CAT form, here’s what you should do:

What to Fill in the CAT Form

Use the name as per Aadhaar card, since it’s your preferred and most widely used ID.

Ensure that all other documents (like PAN, voter ID, etc.) match this name if possible.

During document verification (after results), you’ll need to justify the discrepancy between your Aadhaar and marksheet.

To avoid issues during admission or verification, follow these steps:

1. Prepare an Affidavit

Visit a notary and create an affidavit stating that both names belong to the same person.

Mention your correct name (as per Aadhaar) and the alternate name (as per marksheet).

2. Gazette Notification (Optional but Strong Proof)

You can publish your name change in the Gazette of India for official recognition.

This is especially useful for government jobs and competitive exams.

3. Keep Supporting Documents Ready

Aadhaar card

10th marksheet

Affidavit

Any other ID with the correct name

Important Notes

CAT authorities may not reject your form for name mismatch, but it could cause issues during interviews or final admission.

If possible, update your 10th marksheet through your board (NIOS) to match Aadhaar. This is a long-term fix.

You can read more about this issue and how others resolved it on Careers360’s advice page.

Hey Nitin:)

Thanks for reaching out!

If the name on your X Marksheet and Aadhar are different but you want to continue with the aadhar name,the problem is that in CAT form and later admission verification,your 10th Marksheet is treated as the main proof of name for academics.If you fill the form with the aadhar name without legal proof of change,it can lead to delays and even rejection .The safest way is to legally change your Marksheet name to match your aadhar before filling the CAT form.If you don't have enough time for that,Fill the CAT form with your marksheet name and later update your documents so everything matches the aadhar name you want.

Hope this resolves your query!