CBSE Answer Scripts via RTI: CIC Order Slashes Costs and Revaluation Barriers for Students

Amid viral posts about “high charges” and “no revaluation after RTI,” the Central Information Commission on September 7, 2026, directed CBSE to supply answer scripts under the Right to Information at statutory photocopy rates and questioned CBSE’s revaluation bar. For anxious students and parents, this resets costs and clarifies rights after the results rush.

What changed: the commission said CBSE must levy only the fees prescribed under the RTI Rules, 2012, and recommended reviewing the circular that blocked revaluation after obtaining RTI copies. One applicant faced ₹2,500 for five photocopies, ₹2,500 for re‑verification, and per‑question revaluation charges, which triggered the case.

What the Sep 7 CIC order changes for CBSE answer sheets via RTI

Under RTI, you pay ₹10 to apply and ₹2 per A4 page for copies. Inspection is free for the first hour, then ₹5 per hour. Applicants below poverty line are fee‑exempt. The Supreme Court in 2011 affirmed your right to inspected or certified copies, with examiner identities masked for safety.

RTI vs CBSE portal: which route and when

Choose the CBSE portal if you need quick, within‑window revaluation or issue verification. These windows are short, often days after results. RTI is better for lower cost, certified copies, or when portal deadlines pass. Remember, CPIOs must respond within 30 days; delayed replies should be free of copying charges.

Revaluation rights after getting copies under RTI

Can you still seek revaluation after receiving RTI copies? The commission found such a bar legally unsustainable and asked CBSE to amend its circular. RTI itself does not grant revaluation; you must follow CBSE’s notified schedule and grounds. Use insights from your copy to frame precise, rule‑based challenges.

How to file an RTI and escalate refusals

File at rtionline.gov.in to CBSE’s Central Public Information Officer, pay ₹10, and seek certified copies for specific subjects, roll number, and year, with examiner details masked. Prefer email delivery to cut costs. If refused or delayed beyond 30 days, file a first appeal; then a second appeal to the CIC with your evidence.

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