Introduction
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, allows students to request transparency in exam evaluation, answer sheet verification, and score discrepancies. If you suspect unfair marking, incorrect totaling, or evaluation errors, filing an RTI for exam score verification can help you access your answer sheets, marks breakdown, and re-evaluation details.
This guide explains how to file RTI online for exam score verification, required documents, and how RTIwala can assist in getting exam-related information quickly.
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Just share your exam details with RTIwala and the expert team will handle everything — from drafting to filing, tracking, and getting the correct response. This ensures you receive the exact marks, evaluation method, and answer-sheet details you genuinely need to understand your result.
Pros of filing with RTIwala (2 lines):
Legal experts frame precise questions that force the department to provide complete and transparent information, which students often don’t get when filing RTI themselves. With proper authority selection and expert follow-up, your chances of receiving clear, accurate marks-related data are much higher.
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Exams Covered Under RTI for Score Verification
Through RTI, students can request marks verification, evaluated answer sheets, re-evaluation rules, moderation criteria, tabulation details, and evaluation transparency for almost every recognized examination in India.
Here is the complete categorized list:
School & Board Exams (Across India)
RTI can help students obtain accurate score details and scanned answer sheets.
🔹 Central Boards
- CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) – All India
- ICSE / ISC (CISCE Board) – All India
🔹 Major State Boards
RTI applies to all state education boards, including:
- Uttar Pradesh (UP Board – Prayagraj)
- Maharashtra (MSBSHSE – Pune)
- Tamil Nadu State Board (TN DGE)
- Karnataka (KSEAB)
- Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
- Rajasthan Board (RBSE – Ajmer)
- Gujarat Board (GSEB)
- Madhya Pradesh Board (MPBSE – Bhopal)
- West Bengal Board (WBBSE, WBCHSE)
- Kerala Board (DHSE, KBPE)
- Telangana (TSBIE)
- Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP)
(RTI rights apply to all other state boards as well.)
University Exams (Central, State & Autonomous)
RTI can be used to obtain: answer sheets, marking scheme, evaluation process, rechecking rules, re-evaluation status.
🔹 Central Universities
- University of Delhi (DU) – Delhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) – Delhi
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – Uttar Pradesh
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – Uttar Pradesh
🔹 Technical & Professional Institutes
- IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) – All India
- NITs (National Institutes of Technology) – All India
- IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) – All India
- AIIMS – All India
- IGNOU – National Open University
🔹 State Universities (Examples)
- Mumbai University – Maharashtra
- Bangalore University – Karnataka
- Osmania University – Telangana
- Patna University – Bihar
- Calcutta University – West Bengal
- Madras University – Tamil Nadu
- Panjab University – Chandigarh
(RTI applies to all government universities and publicly funded institutions.)
Government Recruitment Exams (Central & State)
RTI can be filed to obtain:
answer sheet copies, cut-off calculations, normalization details, selection criteria, marks break-up.
🔹 UPSC Examinations
- IAS, IPS, IFS
- CDS, NDA
- CAPF
- Engineering Services (ESE)
🔹 SSC Exams
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- SSC MTS
- SSC GD
🔹 Banking Exams (IBPS & SBI)
- IBPS PO / Clerk / SO
- SBI PO / Clerk
🔹 Railway Exams (RRB)
- RRB NTPC
- RRB Group D
- RRB JE
🔹 State PSC Exams
RTI applies to all State Public Service Commissions, such as:
- UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh)
- MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh)
- BPSC (Bihar)
- RPSC (Rajasthan)
- TNPSC (Tamil Nadu)
- KPSC (Karnataka)
- GPSC (Gujarat)
Competitive & Entrance Exams (National Level)
RTI can be used to obtain:
Answer sheets, OMR copies, scoring process, normalization, rank calculation.
🔹 Medical Entrance Exams
- NEET UG / NEET PG
- AIIMS Entrance (Old Pattern)
🔹 Engineering Entrance Exams
- JEE Main
- JEE Advanced
- GATE
🔹 Law, Management & Other Competitive Exams
- CLAT (Law)
- CAT (MBA)
- XAT / MAT / CMAT
- NIFT / NID
- CUET (UG & PG)
RTI is applicable to almost all school, university, competitive, and government recruitment exams across India. Students can use RTI to gain complete transparency about their evaluation, marks, and answer sheets — ensuring fairness and accuracy.
How to File RTI Online for Exam Score Verification?
Step 1: Identify the Exam Conducting Authority
- Board Exams → File RTI to CBSE, ICSE, or State Education Board.
- University Exams → File RTI to Registrar of University.
- Recruitment & Competitive Exams → File RTI to UPSC, SSC, IBPS, or RRB.
Step 2: Visit the RTI Online Portal
- For Central Government Exams (UPSC, SSC, CBSE, UGC, etc.) → https://rtionline.gov.in/
- For State-Level Exams → Visit the State RTI Portal of the respective education board.
Step 3: Draft Your RTI Application
Sample RTI Application for Score Verification:
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The Public Information Officer (PIO),
[Exam Conducting Authority Name],
[Address]
Subject: Request for Exam Score Verification & Answer Sheet Under RTI Act, 2005
Respected Sir/Madam,
I appeared for the **[Exam Name]** held on **[Date]**, with Roll No. **[Your Roll Number]**. I request the following information under the RTI Act, 2005:
1. **Certified copy of my answer sheet** for subject(s) [List Subjects].
2. **Breakdown of marks awarded** for each section/question.
3. **Criteria used for evaluation and marking scheme**.
4. **Details of re-evaluation process and basis for any changes in marks**.
I have paid the prescribed RTI fee via [Online Payment/Postal Order]. Kindly provide the requested information within the stipulated period.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Details]
[Your Postal Address]
Step 4: Pay the RTI Fee
Online Payment (Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Indian Postal Order (IPO)
Demand Draft (DD)
Additional Fees:
- Fees per page for photocopies of answer sheets.
- Actual postal charges if requesting a physical copy.
Step 5: Submit & Track Your RTI Request
🔹 Submit RTI Online via https://rtionline.gov.in/ or via registered post to the exam authority.
🔹 Track RTI Status at RTI Online Status using your RTI reference number.
🔹 Response Time: Authorities must respond within 30 days.
What If Your RTI Request Is Denied?
If RTI is ignored or rejected, you can:
File a First Appeal
- To the First Appellate Authority (FAA) of the Exam Conducting Body.
File a Second Appeal
- To the Central Information Commission (CIC) or State Information Commission (SIC).
Seek Legal Help
- If answer sheets are denied despite Supreme Court rulings.
Supreme Court Ruling on Exam Answer Sheets
- CBSE vs. Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011): Answer sheets fall under RTI, and students have the right to access them.
Common RTI Queries for Score Verification
| RTI Query | Where to File RTI? |
|---|---|
| Get a copy of answer sheet | Exam Conducting Authority (CBSE, UPSC, SSC, etc.) |
| Breakdown of marks & totaling errors | Respective Exam Body |
| Re-evaluation process details | University / Board Registrar |
| Unfair marking complaints | University / Exam Grievance Cell |
| Status of re-evaluation request | Education Board / Public Examination Authority |
How RTI Helps in Score Discrepancies?
Ensures Transparency in Marking Process
Detects Errors in Answer Sheet Evaluation
Prevents Unfair Deduction of Marks
Helps Challenge Wrong Re-Evaluation Results
How RTIwala Can Help?
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