Every year, thousands of Indian students apply to study abroad. But did you know that name mismatch in documents for study abroad is one of the top reasons for visa rejections and delays?
It sounds small — maybe a missing surname, a spelling mistake, or different names on your birth certificate and passport. But for embassies and foreign universities, this is a red flag.
If you’re planning your international education, make sure your name matches on every official document before you submit any application.
Let’s understand why it’s so important — and how to fix it legally in India.
Here are just a few examples of what can go wrong:
Even a small spelling mistake in documents can ruin your entire study abroad dream.
That’s why you need to verify and correct your name legally before applying for a student visa or university.
Name mismatches are very common in India. Some typical reasons include:
Foreign universities won’t understand our system — they only want documents with one consistent name. No exceptions.
The only way to officially correct a name mismatch is by publishing a Gazette notification for name correction.
Here’s how the legal process works:
Create a notarised affidavit that clearly states:
Publish your name correction in:
Sample ad:
“I, Anjali Kumari, have changed my name to Anjali K. Sharma due to documentation mismatch. All future references will be under the corrected name.”
Submit the following to the Department of Publication, Govt of India:
Your new corrected name will be published in the Gazette of India and becomes official for all legal and immigration purposes.
Many students ask:
“Can’t I just submit an affidavit?”
No — an affidavit or newspaper ad is not enough.
Only Gazette publication is accepted by:
Without Gazette proof, embassies may assume you are faking documents — even if it’s an honest mistake.
Sneha, a 21-year-old student from Hyderabad, got admission into a UK university. But her birth certificate had “Sneha Reddy” and her passport said “Sneha R. Reddy”.
The British Embassy rejected her student visa, demanding legal name correction. She had to postpone her semester, losing ₹2 lakhs in fees and bookings.
Only after publishing a name change Gazette notification was she able to reapply successfully.
Before you apply to study abroad, ensure the exact same name appears in:
If there’s even one mismatch, correct it using the Gazette name change online process (or offline).
We understand how confusing and time-sensitive this process is for students and parents.
That’s why Gazette Consultant offers complete help with:
✅ No lawyer needed
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You’ll need to correct it legally via Gazette notification before applying abroad.
Yes. In most countries like the USA, UK, Canada, the embassy requires Gazette proof of name correction.
No. Affidavit is not accepted alone by embassies or foreign universities.
Usually 30–45 working days. We recommend starting early.
Yes — through our guided digital process at Gazette Consultant.
Yes. Once published in the Gazette, you can use your new name legally everywhere.
Your name is your legal identity. If it doesn’t match across documents, embassies can doubt your application — even if the error isn’t your fault.
Fix it the right way. Publish a Gazette notification for name correction before it costs you your seat, your visa, or your dream.
🎓 Don’t let paperwork delay your future.
📲 Start your correction today on WhatsApp: 836-842-6853
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