In the context of government exams in India, Revaluation and Rechecking (sometimes referred to as Retotalling) are two distinct processes offered to candidates who are dissatisfied with their exam results.
- Rechecking primarily focuses on verifying the accuracy of marking and totaling, ensuring no errors were made in the process.
- Revaluation, on the other hand, involves a more comprehensive review of the answer sheet, potentially leading to a change in marks if discrepancies are found in the evaluation.
Comparison
| Feature | Rechecking / Retotalling | Revaluation |
|---|
| Scope | Checking for totaling errors | Full re-evaluation of answers |
| Can marks change? | Only if an addition/transcription error | Yes – marks can increase or decrease |
| Answer reviewed again? | No | Yes, by another examiner |
| Time taken | Usually quicker | Usually takes longer |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Risk of lower marks | Rare | Yes, possible |
Important Note:
- Not all government exams offer both options.
- Some may offer only Rechecking, especially in objective-type exams (like SSC, Banking, etc.).
- Always check the official notification or exam rules (like UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, etc.) for exact procedures and timelines.
