Application for Marksheet Correction | Format and Sample Letters

There might be various instances where you had to write letters to your class teacher or the principal for multiple reasons. One among them would have been applications for marksheet correction. At times, it so happens that the marks you have received in the exam and the marks printed on your marksheet do not match. In such scenarios, all you would be asked to do is to write a letter to the class teacher, the principal or the head of the department requesting for a marksheet correction. Read through the article to learn how to write a letter to get your marksheet corrected.

Table of Contents

• How to Write an Application for Marksheet Correction?
• Sample Applications for Marksheet Correction
  • Application for Correction of Marksheet in University
  • Application for Marksheet Correction
• Frequently Asked Questions on Application for Marksheet Correction

How to Write an Application for Marksheet Correction?

If you find any information mentioned incorrectly in your mark sheet, you can write a letter to the head of your institution/university informing about the same and request them to make the necessary changes. The same can be followed even if your name is spelt incorrectly or your admission/roll number is incorrect.

You would have come across other letters like apology letter, permission letter, consent letter, order letter and so on. All these letters are various types of formal letters. Similarly, the application should also be written just like you write a formal letter. It has to include the details of the sender, the date, the receiver and the body of the letter including the information that has to be correct. Make sure you do not forget to mention the correct spelling/admission number/roll number/marks.

Sample Applications for Marksheet Correction

To help you understand the format easily, here are a few sample letters. Read through the samples before you write an application to update the incorrect information with the correct ones.

Application for Correction of Marksheet in University

329, Saheed Nagar

Bhubaneswar

1st March, 2022

The Examination Department

Utkal University

Bhubaneswar – 751007

Sub: Request to update the incorrect marks in the final semester marksheet

Respected Sir,

I, Anisha Anindita, would like to bring to your kind notice that I have received the final semester marksheet but the marks mentioned for my 2nd semester Honors paper is incorrect. I was awarded 83 marks, but it is mentioned 63 in the marksheet. It seems to be a typographical error.

I am attaching a copy of my answer sheets along with this letter for your reference. I request you to kindly update the mark sheet at the earliest so that I can go ahead with my admission procedure. I shall be highly obliged to you for the same.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

(Signature)

ANISHA ANINDITA

BA English (2019-2022)

Reg. No. 0123

Attachments:

• Copy of answer sheets with the correct marks
• Final degree marksheet

Application for Marksheet Correction

448 Saheed Nagar

Bhubaneswar

1st March, 2022

The Principal

BJEM School

Kalpana Square

Bhubaneswar – 751002

Sub: Request to rectify the spelling of my name in the marksheet

Respected Sir,

I would like to bring to your kind notice that my name is incorrectly spelt in the Class 10 mark sheet. My registration number is 33008 and my roll number is 10. I have mentioned the incorrect and correct spellings below for your reference.

Incorrect name – Srinivasan Ravindra

Correct name – Srinivaasan Ravindra

I have also attached a copy of my Aadhaar card along with the letter for verification. I request you to kindly change the spelling as mentioned above and issue the mark sheet so that it would not be a problem in the future.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

(Signature)

SRINIVAASAN RAVINDRA

Attachments:

• Aadhaar Card
• Class 10 mark sheet