Verification of Marks in ICAI Examinations

Understanding Verification of Marks

Verification of marks is a process that ensures the accuracy and completeness of marks awarded during the evaluation of ICAI examination papers. It provides an additional assurance to candidates about the integrity of the evaluation process. This process, however, does not include re-evaluation of answers, as per the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.

The scope of verification includes:

• Checking if the answer book(s) compilation is complete.
• Ensuring that no question or part thereof has been left unvalued.
• Verifying the correctness of the total marks awarded for individual questions and the total on the cover page.
• Ensuring consistency between marks awarded and those recorded on the cover page.
• Confirming that the handwriting in all the answer books matches the candidate’s.

Regulatory Provisions

Regulation 39(4) of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988, governs the verification of marks. Relevant announcements and guidance are available on the official ICAI website under the Students/Examination/FAQ sections.

Procedure to Apply for Verification

1. Online Application:
• Candidates can apply online through their SSP dashboard within one month of result declaration.
• Post-qualification candidates can use specific portals like ISA-AT and PQC.
2. Fees:
• Final and Intermediate/Units: ₹100 per paper, with a maximum of ₹400 per group.
• Post-qualification courses: ₹500.
3. Outcome Communication:
• Results of verification are communicated via email.
• Revised statements of marks are issued if there’s a change in marks impacting the result or exemptions.

Timeline and Refunds

• The verification process may take up to four weeks.
  1. What does verification of marks include? Verification involves checking completeness, totaling accuracy, and consistency in marks awarded.
  2. Where can I find the regulatory provisions for verification? Provisions are in Regulation 39(4) of the CA Regulations, 1988, available on the ICAI website.
  3. What is the procedure to apply? Applications are made online through the SSP dashboard or specific ICAI portals for post-qualification courses.
  4. What is the fee structure?
  • ₹100 per paper (₹400 maximum per group) for Final/Intermediate.
  • ₹500 for post-qualification courses.
  5. Can I combine applications for verification and certified copies? If applying for certified copies, verification is automatically done under Regulation 39(4).
  6. How long does verification take? Around four weeks, though delays may occur.
  7. What outcomes can I expect from verification?
  • No change.
  • Increase or decrease in marks.
  • Email notifications and revised mark sheets for changes.
  8. Are fees refunded in case of changes in marks? Yes, verification fees and subsequent exam fees (if applicable) are refunded.
  9. How to apply for online verification? Login to SSP, choose "Verification of Answer Books," fill in details, select papers, and pay the fee online.
  10. What if the fee is deducted twice? Multiple payments are automatically refunded within 21 days of the application deadline.If there’s a change in marks after verification, the fee is refunded, and any examination fee paid for the next exam is also refunded.
      

 

 

• FAQs on Verification of Marks

1. What does verification of marks include? Verification involves checking completeness, totaling accuracy, and consistency in marks awarded.
2. Where can I find the regulatory provisions for verification? Provisions are in Regulation 39(4) of the CA Regulations, 1988, available on the ICAI website.
3. What is the procedure to apply? Applications are made online through the SSP dashboard or specific ICAI portals for post-qualification courses.
4. What is the fee structure?
• ₹100 per paper (₹400 maximum per group) for Final/Intermediate.
• ₹500 for post-qualification courses.
5. Can I combine applications for verification and certified copies? If applying for certified copies, verification is automatically done under Regulation 39(4).
6. How long does verification take? Around four weeks, though delays may occur.
7. What outcomes can I expect from verification?
• No change.
• Increase or decrease in marks.
• Email notifications and revised mark sheets for changes.
8. Are fees refunded in case of changes in marks? Yes, verification fees and subsequent exam fees (if applicable) are refunded.
9. How to apply for online verification? Login to SSP, choose "Verification of Answer Books," fill in details, select papers, and pay the fee online.
10. What if the fee is deducted twice? Multiple payments are automatically refunded within 21 days of the application deadline.