Answer By law4u team
Yes, RTI (Right to Information) can be used to obtain marks, evaluated answer sheets, and copies of OMR sheets of an exam in India. This is supported by multiple rulings, including: CBSE vs Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011, Supreme Court): The Court held that evaluated answer sheets are information under the RTI Act, and students have the right to access them. CIC Guidelines: The Central Information Commission has consistently directed public authorities (like UPSC, CBSE, universities) to provide: Marks obtained Model answers (if available) Evaluated answer sheets OMR answer sheets (for objective tests) How to apply: File the RTI to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the concerned board, university, or exam authority. Mention exam name, roll number, date, and request specific documents. Pay the fee (₹10 application fee + ₹2 per page for copies). Time Limit: Information must be provided within 30 days of receiving the RTI application. Exceptions: RTI can be denied only if it falls under Section 8 of the RTI Act (e.g., invasion of privacy, security reasons), which usually does not apply to personal exam records. So, candidates have a legal right to access their evaluated answer sheets and marks through RTI.
