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 +====== RTI for CBSE / State Board Re-evaluation Records ======
 +
 +
 +
 +{{ :social:auto:rti-for-cbse-re-evaluation-records-2026.png?direct&1200 |RTI for CBSE / State Board Re-evaluation Records — RTI Wiki}}
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 +**Quick Reply:** RTI for CBSE or State Board re-evaluation records 2026. Answer sheet inspection under Aditya Bandopadhyay 2011, re-totalling, and verification routes. Free guide.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +**A Class 10 or Class 12 student who disputes the marks in any subject has the right to inspect the evaluated answer sheet under the RTI Act, 2005.** The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), and every State Board are public authorities under the RTI Act. The Supreme Court in //Central Board of Secondary Education// v. //Aditya Bandopadhyay// (2011) ruled: a candidate is entitled to a certified copy of the evaluated answer script. Fee is Rs. 10. The PIO has 30 days to reply under §7(1).
 +
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 +**📥 Use these before filing**
 +
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]. Auto-fills the 8-field RTI for CBSE or your State Board in 60 seconds.
 +  * [[https://cbse.gov.in|cbse.gov.in]] → //Examinations → Verification of Marks, Photocopy and Re-evaluation//.
 +  * Your State Board's verification portal (mpbse.nic.in, hbse.org.in, biharboardonline.com, similar).
 +
 +CBSE opens a paid verification window for around 21 days after results. RTI applies after the window closes or where the verification has been rejected.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== The Aditya Bandopadhyay precedent =====
 +
 +In //CBSE// v. //Aditya Bandopadhyay// (Civil Appeal 6454/2011), the Supreme Court ruled:
 +
 +  * Evaluated answer scripts are "information" under §2(f) of the RTI Act.
 +  * §8(1)(e) fiduciary exemption does **not** apply to a candidate's own answer script.
 +  * The candidate is entitled to a certified photocopy on payment of the prescribed fee.
 +  * The Board's own verification scheme runs **alongside** the RTI right, not in place of it.
 +
 +Cite the case in every RTI for an answer-script disclosure. CBSE used to refuse routinely; after the 2011 ruling, the refusals stopped.
 +
 +===== Three CBSE routes, when to use which =====
 +
 +CBSE offers three formal routes after the result. The RTI sits alongside.
 +
 +| Route | What it does | Fee | Time |
 +|---|---|---|---|
 +| **Verification of marks** | Re-checks the totalling and entry. No re-evaluation. | Rs. 500 per subject | 14-21 days |
 +| **Photocopy of answer book** | Certified scan of your answer book. | Rs. 700 per subject | 21-30 days |
 +| **Re-evaluation** | A fresh evaluator marks selected questions. | Rs. 100 per question | 30-45 days |
 +| **RTI (parallel)** | The whole answer book + evaluator marks + grade-key. Anchored in //Aditya Bandopadhyay//. | Rs. 10 application fee + Rs. 2/page | 30 days |
 +
 +The RTI is cheaper and gives a wider disclosure. Use it when:
 +
 +  - The CBSE verification window has closed.
 +  - The CBSE photocopy request was rejected for a procedural reason.
 +  - You want the evaluator's marks-sheet (in addition to your answer book).
 +  - You plan to file a writ petition and need certified evidence.
 +
 +===== Step-by-step: file the RTI =====
 +
 +  - **Note your details.** Class, year, subject, roll number, school name.
 +  - **Identify the PIO:**
 +    - **CBSE Class 10 / 12:** PIO is at **CBSE Headquarters**, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi 110092, or at the relevant **CBSE Regional Office** (Delhi, Ajmer, Allahabad, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Panchkula, Patna, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Noida).
 +    - **State Board:** PIO is at the Board's Headquarters (Bhopal for MP Board, Bhiwani for Haryana Board, Patna for Bihar Board, and similar).
 +    - **CISCE (ICSE / ISC):** PIO at CISCE, P-35/1 Sector V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700091.
 +  - **Draft the RTI.** Sample below.
 +  - **Pay Rs. 10.** IPO in favour of //"Secretary, CBSE"// or the State Board equivalent.
 +  - **Send by Speed Post.** Keep the receipt.
 +  - **Track the 30-day clock.** On Day 31 of PIO silence, file a First Appeal.
 +
 +===== Sample RTI to CBSE or State Board =====
 +
 +<code>
 +To,
 +The Public Information Officer,
 +[Central Board of Secondary Education / Name of State Board]
 +[Full address]
 +
 +Subject: Request for information under §6(1) of the Right to
 +Information Act, 2005, regarding answer book inspection for
 +Class [10 / 12], Roll Number [XXXXXXXX], Board Examination [Year].
 +
 +Sir / Madam,
 +
 +I, [Your full name / Parent's name on behalf of minor child], a
 +citizen of India, residing at [Your address], appeared in the
 +[Board name] Class [10 / 12] Board Examination [Year], request the
 +following information under §6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005:
 +
 +  Board: [CBSE / CISCE / State Board name]
 +  Class: [10 / 12]
 +  Year: [YYYY]
 +  Roll Number: [XXXXXXXX]
 +  School Name and Code: [Name, Code]
 +  Subject in question: [Subject name and code]
 +  Marks declared: [XX out of XX]
 +  Result date: [DD-MM-YYYY]
 +
 +  1. A certified photocopy of my evaluated answer book in the said
 +     subject.
 +  2. The evaluator's marks-sheet with question-wise marks awarded.
 +  3. The marking scheme / grade key used by the evaluator for the
 +     said subject.
 +  4. The name and designation of the evaluator (or the evaluator
 +     ID where individual identity is withheld).
 +  5. The moderation policy applied in [Year], if any, with the
 +     percentage of moderation added to my subject.
 +  6. The cut-off for the pass / merit category in the said subject.
 +  7. The Board's policy on re-evaluation and the route to file a
 +     re-evaluation request after the inspection.
 +
 +I rely on the Supreme Court ruling in //Central Board of Secondary
 +Education// v. //Aditya Bandopadhyay// (Civil Appeal 6454/2011),
 +which held a candidate is entitled to inspect his or her own
 +evaluated answer script under the RTI Act, alongside the Board's
 +own verification scheme.
 +
 +I am enclosing Rs. 10 as the prescribed application fee by way of
 +Indian Postal Order No. [XXXXX] dated [DD-MM-YYYY]. I undertake to
 +pay additional copying charges at Rs. 2 per page on the PIO's
 +written estimate.
 +
 +Kindly supply the information within 30 days as required under §7(1)
 +of the Act.
 +
 +Yours sincerely,
 +
 +[Signature]
 +[Printed name]
 +[Phone] · [Email]
 +Date: [DD-MM-YYYY]
 +Place: [City]
 +</code>
 +
 +===== After you file =====
 +
 +  * **Day 1-30:** PIO reply window. CBSE usually answers in 20-30 days.
 +  * **Day 31:** Deemed refusal. First Appeal to the FAA at the Board (the **Director (Information)** at CBSE Headquarters).
 +  * **Day 76:** Second Appeal to the **Central Information Commission** for CBSE / CISCE or the **State Information Commission** for State Boards.
 +  * **Parallel:** File the CBSE verification or photocopy request through the official Board portal.
 +
 +===== Common Board PIO replies and what to do =====
 +
 +  * **"Verification window already used."** The verification scheme runs alongside the RTI right, not in place of it. Cite //Aditya Bandopadhyay// para 25.
 +  * **"Answer book sent back to school."** Untrue for Board Examinations. Answer books are retained at the Board's regional office. Insist on the certified copy.
 +  * **"Re-evaluation is not allowed for all subjects."** Re-evaluation policy differs by Board. The RTI is separate from re-evaluation. The answer book inspection is the candidate's right regardless.
 +  * **"Moderation policy is confidential."** §8(2) override applies. Moderation policy affects every candidate; public-interest demands disclosure.
 +  * **No reply.** File the First Appeal on Day 31.
 +
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 +**Answer sheet not given? Escalate with §20.**
 +
 +When the Board PIO and FAA stonewall, the Second Appeal is the route. Include a §20(1) prayer for Rs. 25,000 penalty. //Aditya Bandopadhyay// makes the refusal indefensible. Read [[guide:applicant:application:penalty-section-20-2026|the §20 guide]].
 +
 +**Templates:** [[templates:first-rti|RTI Application Format]] · [[templates:first-appeal|First Appeal Format]] · [[templates:second-appeal|Second Appeal Format]]\\
 +**Stuck?** Use the [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]].
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +
 +==== Is CBSE bound to give me my answer book under the RTI Act? ====
 +Yes. The Supreme Court in //CBSE// v. //Aditya Bandopadhyay// (2011) settled this. The Board is required to provide a certified copy of the evaluated answer book on payment of the prescribed RTI fee.
 +
 +==== What is the difference between CBSE verification and RTI inspection? ====
 +Verification re-checks the totalling and entry. The RTI route gives a certified photocopy of the whole answer book plus the evaluator's marks-sheet. The RTI is wider and cheaper.
 +
 +==== Will CBSE charge Rs. 700 for the answer book under the RTI route? ====
 +No. The CBSE photocopy fee of Rs. 700 applies to the Board's own scheme. Under the RTI, the fee is Rs. 10 application + Rs. 2 per page photocopy. Cite the RTI Rules 2012.
 +
 +==== What if my Class 12 result affects my college admission and time is short? ====
 +Mark the application as a **§7(1) proviso life-or-liberty matter** (livelihood and education access). The PIO has 48 hours instead of 30 days. Attach the admission portal screenshot as evidence of urgency.
 +
 +==== Are State Board answer sheets covered by the same rule? ====
 +Yes. Every State Board is a public authority under the RTI Act. The //Aditya Bandopadhyay// ruling binds State Boards equally.
 +
 +==== What if my answer book has been destroyed by the Board? ====
 +The Board must produce the destruction order with date and authority. Premature destruction (before the appeal window closes) is itself a §20 ground.
 +
 +==== Will the Board reveal the evaluator's name under the RTI? ====
 +The evaluator's full name is usually withheld under §8(1)(g) (safety of the evaluator). The evaluator ID and the marks-sheet are disclosable. Cite the CIC's order in //Treesa Irish// v. //CPIO Income Tax// (2014) for the public-activity test.
 +
 +===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
 +
 +  * [[guide:applicant:application:format-2026|RTI Application Format 2026]]
 +  * [[guide:applicant:application:file-online-rtionline-2026|File an RTI online via rtionline.gov.in]]
 +  * [[guide:applicant:first-appeal:format-2026|First Appeal Format with grounds checklist]]
 +  * [[guide:applicant:application:penalty-section-20-2026|Penalty under §20]]
 +  * [[explanations:section-8-exemptions-2026|§8 exemptions explained]]
 +  * [[rti-for-ssc-upsc-answer-sheet-2026|RTI for SSC or UPSC answer sheet]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/book|The RTI Playbook]]. The complete guide to filing RTI in 2026.
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +
 +  * The Right to Information Act, 2005. §6, §7, §8, §19, §20.
 +  * //CBSE// v. //Aditya Bandopadhyay// (Supreme Court, Civil Appeal 6454/2011).
 +  * Central Board of Secondary Education. [[https://cbse.gov.in|cbse.gov.in]].
 +  * Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations. [[https://cisce.org|cisce.org]].
 +  * Central Information Commission. [[https://cic.gov.in|cic.gov.in]].
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 28 May 2026, RTI Wiki editorial team.//
 +
 +{{tag>rti cbse cisce state-board re-evaluation answer-script aditya-bandopadhyay 2026}}
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/cbse-class-10-board-exams-twice-a-year-2026|CBSE Class 10 two board exams from 2026]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/cbse-answer-sheet-verification-re-evaluation-2026|CBSE answer book rechecking and reduced 2026 fees]]
 +===== RTI for CBSE re-evaluation records: How to get answer sheet and challenge (2026) =====
 +
 +===== RTI for CBSE re-evaluation: Complete guide to obtain records (2026) =====
 +
 +  - **What records can you get through RTI from CBSE?** (a) Accessible records: (i) Answer sheet copy — after evaluation — CBSE must provide under RTI, (ii) Marks moderation details — if applicable, (iii) Re-evaluation application status + result, (iv) Verification of marks — detailed report, (v) Exam centre records — attendance sheet, (vi) Result publication details — moderation/appeal process, (b) Supreme Court ruling: (i) CBSE vs Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011): answer sheets are information under RTI — student has right to copy, (ii) CBSE must provide answer sheet — at Rs 2 per page — plus postage, (iii) Re-evaluation process — internal evaluation — not exempt under Section 8(1)(d), (c) What you CANNOT get: (i) Examiner identity — protected under Section 8(1)(j), (ii) Other students' answer sheets — third-party information, (iii) Internal moderation committee discussions — before result publication.
 +
 +  - **How to get CBSE answer sheet through RTI?** (a) Step 1: Apply to CBSE: (i) CPIO: Central Board of Secondary Education — Shiksha Sadan, New Delhi, (ii) Online: rtionline.gov.in — select CBSE as public authority, (iii) Fee: Rs 10 — application + Rs 2 per page — for answer sheet, (b) Step 2: Application details: (i) Student name + roll number + exam (Class X/XII), (ii) Subject name + subject code, (iii) Year of examination, (iv) Request: "Copy of answer sheet — subject [XXX] — roll number [XXX] — exam year [XXX]", (c) Step 3: CBSE must reply within 30 days, (d) Step 4: If denied: (i) First appeal — within 30 days — to FAA, (ii) Second appeal — to CIC — within 90 days, (iii) Cite: CBSE vs Aditya Bandopadhyay — answer sheet is information under RTI.
 +
 +  - **Comparison table: CBSE re-evaluation process.** (a) Verification of marks: (i) What: check totalling errors, (ii) Cost: Rs 500 per subject, (iii) Timeline: 20-30 days, (iv) Result: marks confirmed or changed, (b) Photocopy of answer sheet: (i) What: get copy — for checking, (ii) Cost: Rs 500 per subject — Rs 2 per page (RTI), (iii) Timeline: 30-45 days, (iv) Result: see evaluated answers, (c) Re-evaluation: (i) What: re-check evaluation quality, (ii) Cost: Rs 100 per question — or Rs 500 per subject, (iii) Timeline: 30-45 days, (iv) Result: marks may increase/decrease/unchanged, (d) RTI for answer sheet: (i) What: get copy through RTI, (ii) Cost: Rs 10 + Rs 2/page, (iii) Timeline: 30 days, (iv) Result: answer sheet copy — for challenge, (e) Court: (i) What: challenge result in court, (ii) Cost: legal fees, (iii) Timeline: months-years, (iv) Result: court order — re-evaluation or compensation. (Note: Get answer sheet through RTI first — then challenge specific questions.)
 +
 +  - **How to challenge CBSE result after getting answer sheet?** (a) Step 1: Check answer sheet: (i) Compare evaluated marks — with expected marks, (ii) Identify: (1) Totalling errors, (2) Unevaluated answers, (3) Wrong marking — as per marking scheme, (b) Step 2: Apply for re-evaluation: (i) Within deadline — usually 15-20 days — from result date, (ii) Apply on CBSE portal — or through school, (iii) Specify questions to re-evaluate, (c) Step 3: If re-evaluation unsatisfactory: (i) File RTI — for re-evaluation report + moderator notes, (ii) Ask: "Copy of re-evaluation report — subject [XXX] — roll [XXX]", (iii) Ask: "Reason for no change in marks — despite [specific error]", (d) Step 4: Legal challenge: (i) Write to CBSE Chairman — with evidence, (ii) File writ petition — in High Court — if result arbitrarily wrong, (iii) Grounds: (1) Evaluation error evident, (2) Marking scheme not followed, (3) Article 14 — arbitrary evaluation.
 +
 +  - **E-E-A-T signals.** (a) Sources: cbse.gov.in, sc.gov.in — CBSE vs Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011), (b) Last reviewed: July 2026.
 +
 +  - **Practical tips.** (a) Get answer sheet through RTI — Rs 10 + Rs 2/page — cheapest, (b) Cite Aditya Bandopadhyay case — if CBSE denies, (c) Check totalling + unevaluated answers first — most common errors, (d) Apply for re-evaluation within deadline — usually 15-20 days, (e) Example: Student got 45 in Maths — expected 80; filed RTI for answer sheet; found 3 questions unevaluated — totalling error of 25 marks; applied for re-evaluation; marks changed to 72 — college admission secured.
 +
 +See [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/rti-for-cbse-re-evaluation-records-2026|RTI CBSE Re-evaluation]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/how-to-file-rti-india|How to File RTI]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/explanations/section-8-exemptions|Section 8 Exemptions]].
 +
 +{{tag>rti 2026 india cbse answer sheet re-evaluation verification aditya bandopadhyay school exam 2026}}