CIC Directs CBSE to Charge RTI Fees as per Rules, Amend Revaluation Circular
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to charge photocopying fees for board exam answer sheets strictly as per the RTI Rules, 2012. The CIC also recommended amending CBSE's May 19, 2025 circular, which restricts candidates from seeking revaluation after obtaining answer sheets under the RTI Act, deeming it inconsistent with transparency principles. This followed an RTI application by a Class-10 candidate concerned about the high costs and evaluation policies related to re-evaluation.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 52/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 6 Sept, 01:00 pm. Other outlets followed.