RTI to check answersheets can be misused: Educationists

“The step will be useful for the applicants of competitive exams,where even a mark or two,can make a difference. But the government should put forth some norms so that it is not misused in any way.” he added.

For Yashpal Kamble,who recently appeared for a bank exam,this step comes as a relief. “Many times when we sit for exams,the scores that we get are completely different from we expect. At times,the cases might be genuine but we can not rule out carelessness on the part of the evaluators. This step will make the entire process more accountable and transparent. Also,since the replies will come under RTI,it will help speed up the revaluations process.”

Welcoming the Supreme Court’ s move,Rajendra Lale,principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya Range Hills,Kirkee,said,“Incorporating the RTI Act for the answersheets will prove beneficial for the students as well as the examiners. Students have the right to know how their papers are assessed and how are they evaluated,especially when their careers depend on the marks they score.”

Lily Patel,principal,Sardar Dastur Hoshang Boys’ School is,however,apprehensive about the move. She feels that the move might lead to a big chaos as every student who is not happy with the marks,will file a RTI. “Schools should be consulted to find whether a particular case is genuine or not.”