As per Birth Certificate may name is: DHANANJAY (ONLY WITHOUT ANY SURNAME), On Aadhar Card my name is same as DHANANJAY (ONLY WITHOUT ANY SURNAME). I have completed my 10th and 12th from Maharashatra State Board. As per format adopted in Maharashtra, on 10th & 12th Certificate, my name is appearing as : DHANANJAY RANJAY KUMAR (WHERE RANJAY KUMAR IS FATHER'S NAME). Please note that on 10th & 12th Certificate, no separte column/space is provided for father's name. Please guide me, whether I need to change my name on Aadhar as DHANANJAY RANJAY KUMAR. Further, while applying for NEET or CUET, applicant name should be written as DHANANJAY (ONLY) OR DHANANJAY RANJAY KUMAR. Thanking you.

The name mismatch issue is important to address before applying for NEET or CUET to avoid complications during the verification process. Here's how to handle the situation:

1. Do You Need to Change Your Name on Aadhar?

• Not Mandatory : If your Aadhaar card and birth certificate both mention your name as "Dhananjay" (without a surname), it's not mandatory to update your Aadhaar name to "Dhananjay Ranjay Kumar."
  
  
• Recommendation : If you prefer consistency across documents, you may update your Aadhaar to match the name format on your 10th and 12th certificates.
  
  2. While Applying for NEET or CUET
  
  
• Use the same name format as on your 10th and 12th certificates , i.e., "Dhananjay Ranjay Kumar."
  
  
• This is because NEET and CUET primarily verify your identity based on your 10th and 12th certificates during admission.
  
  3. Handling Discrepancy
  
  
• If you decide to keep "Dhananjay" on your Aadhaar, it’s fine for NEET and CUET applications, but you might need to provide an affidavit for name clarification during admissions.
  
  
• Affidavit content: It should state that "Dhananjay" and "Dhananjay Ranjay Kumar" refer to the same person.
  
  4. Recommendation
  
  
• To avoid confusion in future academic or official processes, consider updating either your Aadhaar or using an affidavit. This ensures consistency and avoids document verification issues.
  
  5. Final Steps
  
  
• Update Aadhaar (Optional) : Visit an Aadhaar enrollment center with proof of your 10th and 12th certificates to update your name if desired.
  
  
• While Applying for NEET/CUET : Use "Dhananjay Ranjay Kumar," matching your school certificates.

By following these steps, you can ensure a smooth process for NEET, CUET, and future admissions.