DU SOL Name Correction: Process, Fee, Time and Window 4 Guide (2026)
Steps, fee, documents and Window 4 details, checked against DU’s official pages
Spotted a spelling mistake in your name on a DU SOL marksheet or degree? Don’t panic. It is fixable, and thousands of students go through it every year.
The tricky part is that the steps are spread across different pages and offices. This guide pulls them together, tells you what DU has actually confirmed, and flags what you should double-check before you travel to North Campus.
Quick Answer: How Do You Fix a Wrong Name on a DU SOL Marksheet or Degree?
Read DU’s correction notification, fill the correction form, pay the fee on the DU fee portal, and get your application recommended by the Dean, Head, Principal or Director of your institute. For SOL students, that usually means the SOL office. Then submit it with your supporting documents to the Examination Branch at North Campus.
A corrected degree can be collected from Window No. 4, Examination Branch, North Campus, after 45 working days from the date you complete all formalities. This is what DU’s official Degree Services page says.
Where Is the Mistake, and Who Fixes It?
This is the first thing to sort out. Different documents go to different desks. Going to the wrong one is the most common reason for a wasted trip.
| Where the name is wrong | Who to approach first |
|---|---|
| Admit card, exam form or SOL student record | The SOL office or SOL helpline (see sol.du.ac.in). Do this early, before exams. |
| Marksheet or printed degree | DU Examination Branch, North Campus, through the official correction notification and form |
| Class 10 certificate also has the error | Your school board first. DU can only match what your base certificate says. |
If your SOL record itself is wrong, fix that first. A marksheet is built from the university record, so correcting the paper alone can bring the same error back later.
What Are the Steps for DU Name Correction?
Follow this order. Each step exists for a reason, and skipping one usually means a second visit.
- Read the notification. DU’s official Degree Services page links the correction notification, the form and the fee link in one place. The rules can change, so use the latest version, not an old PDF from a forum.
- Download and fill the correction form. Write the wrong name and the correct name exactly as they appear in your base certificate. One extra letter can send the form back.
- Pay the fee online. Use the fee link given on the DU page and save the receipt. Take a printout with you.
- Get the recommendation. The application must be duly recommended by the Dean, Head, Principal or Director of the institute. Do this before you go to the Examination Branch. A form without it is the easiest thing to get rejected.
- Submit with documents. Carry originals and photocopies. Ask for an acknowledgment slip and keep it safe.
- Collect after the waiting period. For degree corrections, go to Window 4 at North Campus.
What Is Window 4, and Do You Always Go There?
Window 4 is the counter at the Examination Branch, North Campus, where corrected degrees are collected. That is the only part DU’s official page confirms by window number.
Many students say they submit forms here too, but DU’s page does not spell that out. So before you travel, call the Examination Branch on 011-27662449 or 011-27001055/56 and ask two things: where to submit, and what the counter timings are. Timings and counters can shift during exam season, and a two-minute call can save you a full day.
How Long Does DU Name Correction Take?
For a corrected degree, DU says 45 working days after you complete all formalities. Working days means Monday to Friday, without public holidays, so this is roughly two months in real life.
You may see “15 to 20 days” on some blogs. That does not match the current official page. Plan for the longer period, especially if you need the document for admission, a job or a visa.
I could not find an online tracker for correction requests. Keep your acknowledgment slip, and use the Examination Branch phone numbers or the grievance email exam4@exam1.du.ac.in if the wait runs longer than stated.
How Much Does DU Charge for Name Correction?
The fee has been ₹500 for corrections within six years of graduation and ₹1,000 after that in the older structure. In July 2024, DU’s order raised these to ₹1,000 and ₹2,000, as reported by PTI. A week later, the university rolled the hike back after the Academic Council objected.
Because the amount depends on your case, open the fee portal and check the amount before paying. The fee is generally non-refundable, so a wrong payment is hard to undo.
Which Documents Should You Carry?
The notification and form list the exact papers, so treat this as a safety list, not the rule book. Most name corrections are checked against your Class 10 certificate.
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet, original and photocopies
- The marksheet or degree that needs correction
- Filled correction form with the recommendation
- Fee receipt printout
- Aadhaar card and a passport-size photo
- Affidavit, only if the notification or the counter asks for it. Do not skip this check if you are changing a name, not just fixing a spelling.
Tip: Photocopy everything before you leave home. Counter queues are long, and a missing copy sends you back to find a shop.
What If Your Class 10 Certificate Also Has the Wrong Name?
Then fix that first. DU treats your base certificate as the reference, so it will not match a name that disagrees with it. Contact your school board, follow its correction rules, and come to DU only once you have the corrected certificate. Boards have their own deadlines and documents, so check the board’s website early.
What If Your Admit Card Has the Wrong Name Right Before Exams?
Do not skip the exam. Contact SOL right away and also speak to your exam centre. Carry your Class 10 certificate, Aadhaar and printed admit card to the centre. Your enrolment and roll numbers are the main identifiers, so make sure those are right.
The rule on how centres handle the mismatch is not published clearly, so ask SOL for guidance in writing if you can. Re-download your DU SOL admit card once it is updated, and check your papers on the DU SOL date sheet so the correction does not eat into revision time.
Mistakes That Waste a Trip to North Campus
- Going without the Dean, Head or Principal’s recommendation
- Paying a fee amount from an old blog instead of the portal
- Writing the new name differently from the Class 10 certificate
- Arriving without photocopies
- Assuming the counter works the same during exam season or holidays
- Combining name, father’s name and date of birth into one request without checking whether DU wants separate forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a name correction affect my degree’s validity?
No. Correction only fixes a detail on the document. Your degree, marks and result stay the same.
Is fixing a spelling the same as changing my name?
No. A spelling fix matches your records to your base certificate. A full name change, for example after marriage or a legal change, usually needs legal proof. Read the notification for which one your case counts as.
Can I check the status of my correction online?
I could not find an official status tracker for correction requests. Use your acknowledgment slip, the Examination Branch numbers, or the grievance email to follow up.
Should I correct my name before applying for jobs or higher studies?
Yes, and do it early. Mismatched names between your degree, Aadhaar and PAN can slow down background checks and admissions. With a 45 working day wait, apply well before your deadline.
Who do I contact if the counter staff say something different from this page?
Go by the latest official notification and ask the staff to point to it. If it is unclear, email exam4@exam1.du.ac.in. Keep that reply for your records.
What Should You Do Next?
Open DU’s official Degree Services page, read the correction notification, check the fee, and call the Examination Branch once before you travel. That one call settles most doubts about counters and timings.
If you are also new to the university and still sorting your records, keep the DU SOL admission details handy. Having them ready makes name checks much quicker.
Sources
- University of Delhi Examination Wing: Degree Services
- The Tribune (PTI): DU doubles fee for correction
- Free Press Journal: DU rolls back the fee hike
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