How to Apply for College Re-evaluation and Revaluation of Marks

The college revaluation process allows students who believe their exam has been incorrectly marked to request a formal re-check of their answer script, typically through re-totalling (checking for addition errors) or full re-evaluation (a fresh assessment by another examiner), applied for within a specific window after results are declared and subject to a processing fee.

What Is the Difference Between Re-totalling and Revaluation?

When Should You Apply for Revaluation Versus Re-totalling?

Apply for re-totalling first if you suspect a purely clerical error, such as a question being left unmarked or an addition mistake, since it is faster and typically cheaper. Apply for full revaluation if you believe specific answers were not evaluated fairly or fully, particularly for subjective, descriptive answer papers where examiner judgment plays a larger role than in purely objective exams.

What Is the Step-by-Step Process for Applying?

• Check your university or board's specific revaluation window, which typically opens shortly after results are declared and remains open for 1 to 2 weeks
• Consider obtaining a photocopy of your answer script first, where this option is available, to make an informed decision about whether revaluation is worthwhile
• Submit the revaluation application along with the specified processing fee, either online through the university's examination portal or offline at the examination department
• Track the status of your application, since processing timelines vary significantly by university, ranging from a few weeks to a couple of months

What Happens if Your Marks Change After Revaluation?

If revaluation results in a marks change, most universities update your official marksheet with the revised marks, whether the change is an increase or decrease, since revaluation is a genuine re-assessment rather than a one-directional appeal process. Some universities have a policy of only implementing changes above a certain threshold, so check the specific institution's policy on minor mark adjustments.

Is There a Risk That Revaluation Reduces Your Marks?

Yes, in most systems, revaluation is a genuine independent re-assessment, meaning your marks could theoretically decrease if the second examiner finds you were over-marked initially, though in practice, most revaluation requests result in either an increase or no significant change. Some universities have moved to a policy where marks cannot decrease upon revaluation, so check your specific university's stated policy before applying.

What Documents and Fees Are Typically Required?

• Original marksheet or admit card copy for identification
• Revaluation or re-totalling application form, available on the university's examination portal
• Prescribed processing fee, which varies by university and by whether you are requesting re-totalling or full revaluation
• Specific subject or paper codes for which you are requesting revaluation, since it is usually applied per paper rather than for the entire exam automatically

Explore college examination and academic policies, compare programme-specific evaluation procedures, and check your specific university's official examination department website for the current year's revaluation window and fee structure.