The Economic Times

UPSC optional marks row: RTI applicant, DoPT both warn of coaching institutes' misuse before CIC

A dispute over UPSC Mains marks disclosure has reached the Central Information Commission. An RTI applicant and the Department of Personnel and Training both fear coaching institutes could misuse subject-wise marks. The applicant argues lack of transparency allows exploitation. The DoPT fears selective projection of 'high scoring' optional subjects.