How to Apply for RTI to Check CA/CS/CMA Exam Copies Online

If you’ve appeared for the CA, CS, or CMA exams and want to assess your answer sheets to understand your performance better, you can file an RTI (Right to Information) application. This process allows you to obtain a copy of your evaluated answer sheets, helping you identify mistakes and improve in future attempts.

Why Apply for RTI?

• Review your answer sheets to analyze errors.
• Understand examiner expectations and marking patterns.
• Gain clarity on where you lost marks.

Step-by-Step Process to Apply for RTI Online

1. Visit the RTI Online Portal

Go to the official RTI portal: https://rtionline.gov.in/

2. Register/Login

• Click on “Submit Request” (2nd Option)

• Scroll down and tick mark the box of guidelines and Submit.

• Fill your mobile number, email I’D, security code, OTP and Submit.

3. Fill the Form

• Under "Select Ministry/Department", choose: Ministry of Corporate Affairs

   

• Under "Select Ministry/Department", choose:
  • "Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)" for CA exams.
  • "Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)" for CS exams.
  • "Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)" for CMA exams.

• Fill Personal Details

   

• In “Text for RTI Request application” Fill the below form, copy and paste it.

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• In Supporting Document, upload your Admit Card, Hall Ticket.
• Enter the security Code.

5. Pay the RTI Fee

• The application fee is ₹10 (may vary for different states).
• Payment can be made via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.

6. Submit the Application

• Review all details and submit.
• You’ll receive an acknowledgment number for future tracking.

Track Your RTI Status

• Log in to the RTI portal and check the status using your acknowledgment number.
• The authority usually responds within 30 days.

Important Points to Remember

• Ensure all exam details (Roll No., Session, etc.) are correct.
• If your request is rejected, you can file a first appeal.
• The answer sheets will be provided in scanned PDF format.

Conclusion

Filing an RTI for your CA/CS/CMA answer sheets is a simple and effective way to review your performance. By analysing your mistakes, you can strategize better for future exams. Follow the online process carefully, and you will receive your evaluated copies within a few weeks.

Disclaimer: RTI rules may vary slightly based on the institute. Always refer to the official websites of ICAI, ICSI, or ICMAI for updates.