UP Board Enforces Strict Guidelines on Date of Birth Changes in High School Certificates

The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has introduced strict guidelines for schools regarding the recording of dates of birth on High School certificates. Schools must now ensure that the date of birth is based on valid age proof submitted during initial admission. Any subsequent requests for changes will be rigorously examined. The Board has noted misuse of Transfer Certificates as proof of birth dates and has mandated that original documents be preserved. This initiative aims to maintain the integrity of student records and prevent unauthorized alterations. Learn more about the accepted documents and the implications of these new rules.

By Ambika Singh Aug 31, 2026, 11:01 IST

New Directives from the UP Board of Secondary Education

The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has implemented stringent regulations for schools concerning modifications to dates of birth on High School certificates and marksheets. Schools are now required to record the date of birth based on valid age proof provided during the initial admission process. Any requests for changes submitted later will be subject to thorough examination. The Board has noted that some Transfer Certificates (TCs) from primary or upper primary levels are being improperly used as proof of date of birth, despite the fact that older records often lack clarity.

**Initial Admission Date of Birth Policy**

The Board has emphasized that the date of birth on High School certificates and marksheets cannot be changed without justification. It must reflect the valid age proof available at the time of the student's first admission. School principals are also responsible for ensuring that the original documents used to establish the date of birth are securely stored in the school's records.

Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh has reported a rise in cases concerning date-of-birth corrections at regional offices. Investigations have uncovered attempts to modify the date of birth using a TC issued after the fact as evidence. In many instances, the child did not meet the age criteria during the initial admission, and some schools neglected to document details from the original proof.

**Accepted Documents for Date of Birth Verification**

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, the minimum age for admission to Class 1 is six years. If a birth certificate is not available at the time of admission, age can be verified through alternative documents. These may include hospital records, documentation from a registered Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), Anganwadi records, and birth or age certificates issued by the Gram Panchayat. An affidavit from parents may also be considered valid proof. The Board has mandated that schools record a student's date of birth strictly based on these accepted documents. Even for subsequent corrections, all records and documents will undergo meticulous scrutiny to prevent any unauthorized changes to certificates.