Students appearing in the CS Executive and CS Professional examinations are often unsure about the options available if they wish for CS Answer Book Rechecking after the declaration of results.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) provides different facilities to students to review their evaluated answer books.
These facilities include:
- Verification of Marks
- Inspection of Answer Books
- Certified Copy of Answer Books (Viewing Scanned Answer Books – Free Facility)
These options allow students to check whether any error occurred in evaluation, totaling, or recording of marks.
1. Verification of Marks through CS Answer Book Rechecking
Meaning
Verification of Marks means the Institute will re-check the answer sheet for clerical errors only.
ICSI verifies whether:
- All answers were evaluated by the examiner
- Marks were correctly totaled
- Marks were correctly carried forward to the final marks statement
The examiner does not re-evaluate the answers or change marks based on the quality of answers.
If any totalling mistake or marking error is found, the marks can be revised and the result may change.
Fee
The prescribed fee for Verification of Marks is ₹250 per subject.
How to Apply
Students must apply through their ICSI SMASH portal account.
Steps:
- Login to the SMASH portal
- Open the Examination Services section
- Select Verification of Marks
- Choose the subject(s)
- Pay the prescribed fee online
Portal Link:
https://smash.icsi.edu/scripts/login.aspx
When Should Students Choose Verification?
Verification of Marks is usually recommended when students believe there may be:
- A totalling mistake
- An unevaluated answer
- An error in transferring marks
It is one of the most commonly used options by students seeking rechecking.
2. Viewing Scanned CS Answer Book Rechecking (Free Facility)
ICSI provides a facility where students can view scanned copies of their evaluated answer books online free of cost.
Through this facility, students can check:
- Answers evaluated by the examiner
- Marks awarded to each question
- Totalling of marks
- Overall evaluation of the answer sheet
This helps students understand how their paper was evaluated before applying for verification of marks.
Portal for Viewing CS Answer Book Rechecking
Students can access the portal here:
https://cc.icsi.edu/#viewanswerbook
How Students Receive Access
To access the scanned answer books:
- ICSI sends User ID and Password to the student’s registered email ID
- Students log in to the Answer Book Portal
- The evaluated answer book can be downloaded as a PDF file
Password Format for Opening the Answer Book
The password for opening the answer book PDF is a combination of:
- First six digits of the Roll Number, and
- First six digits of the Registration Number
Example:
Roll Number: 456123
Registration Number: 408987620/99/9999
Password: 456123408987
Important Points
- The scanned answer books are password protected.
- They are provided only to the concerned student.
- The answer books are meant for personal review and educational purposes only.
- Students should not publish or circulate answer books on social media.
3. Inspection of Answer Books
Meaning
Inspection means physical inspection of the answer book at the Institute’s office.
Students are allowed to personally inspect the certified true copies of their answer sheets.
Important Requirement
Students must visit the ICSI Noida office in person to inspect the answer books.
Address:
ICSI Noida Office
C-37, Sector-62
Institutional Area
Gautam Budh Nagar
Noida – 201309
Travel and other expenses must be borne by the student.
Fee
The prescribed fee for Inspection of Answer Books is ₹450 per subject.
Which Option to Choose for CS Answer Book Rechecking?
The most useful option depends on the purpose.
If you want to check for totalling or clerical errors, choose:
1. Verification of Marks
If you want to see how your answers were evaluated, choose:
2. View Scanned Answer Books through the ICSI portal (free facility).
If you want to physically inspect the answer sheet at the Institute, choose:
3. Inspection of Answer Books
Most students prefer viewing the scanned answer books, because they can see the evaluated paper directly without paying any fee.
Important Points for Students
- All requests must be submitted through the ICSI SMASH portal only.
- Fees for verification and inspection are non-refundable.
- Marks can change only if a clerical error is detected during verification.
- Examiners do not re-evaluate answers.
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Official Source
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Verification of Marks Guidelines:
https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/Guidelines_Providing_VOM.pdf
Inspection Guidelines:
https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/Inspection_Certified_Copy.pdf
Answer Book Viewing Portal:
https://cc.icsi.edu/#viewanswerbook
Related Resource
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Verification of Marks in CS exams?
Verification of Marks is a process where ICSI checks whether all answers were evaluated and whether marks were correctly totaled and recorded.
2. Can marks increase after verification?
Yes, marks may change only if a clerical error or totaling mistake is detected.
3. Does ICSI recheck the answers during verification?
No. The answers are not re-evaluated. Only clerical verification is done.
4. How can students see their CS answer sheets?
Students can view their scanned answer books through the ICSI Answer Book Portal free of cost.
Portal Link:
https://cc.icsi.edu/#viewanswerbook
5. What is the difference between verification and inspection?
Verification checks clerical errors in evaluation, while inspection allows students to physically inspect their answer sheets at the ICSI office.
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