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Behind CBSE’s Class 12 evaluation contract, a trail of unanswered questions

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is under scrutiny over the processes it followed while awarding the tender for Class 12 answer sheet scanning and e-evaluation through its on-screen marking (OSM) platform. The selection process for finalising the service provider and the security of the platform are being questioned…

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CBSE detected around 20 answer-sheet mix-up cases on OSM portal: Sources

Central Board of Secondary Education's new digital answer sheet evaluation process encountered challenges. Around 20 answer sheets were mixed up, and nearly 13,000 required manual review due to scanning quality. Experts are now working to improve the system.

The Economic Times

‘Easy to tamper with marks’: How a teen researcher exposed CBSE’s security gaps

The year continues to be turbulent for Indian students. First came the NEET paper leak affecting 23 lakh aspiring doctors. Now, CBSE’s Class 12 board examinations are under scrutiny after the overall pass percentage dropped to 85.2 percent – the lowest since 2019.

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Wrong sheets, missing pages, no response: The cost of CBSE’s rushed marking overhaul

Jalaj boarded a train from Vidisha at 1 pm on May 26 with his friend and his father. They were travelling 60 kilometres to the CBSE Regional Office in Bhopal. He had no other choice.

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OSM system backed by secure, robust IT platform, says CBSE

The CBSE has defended its On-Screen Marking System, calling it secure and robust. This comes amid controversy over a contract awarded to a firm and claims of system compromise. Students have reported scoring discrepancies. The Board stated answer books are safe and processed with quality checks. Allegations regarding the contract…

The Economic Times

Dharmendra Pradhan’s guide to surviving India’s exam crisis

This May, CBSE’s Class 12 board results arrived like a bad smell in an already scorching summer – hard to ignore, unwelcome, and somehow spreading everywhere.

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Who Approved This? Rahul Gandhi Questions CBSE Deal

What happens when thousands of students begin questioning the very system meant to judge their future? The latest CBSE controversy has now exploded into a national political storm after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of avoiding accountability over alleged irregularities in board evaluation results. From missing answer sheet…

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Company behind CBSE evaluation platform says complaints limited to ‘one or two cases’

This copy has been updated to reflect the Coempt CEO’s responses to charges of hacking, multiple complaints and scanning quality

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Misleading, erroneous: CBSE response to Rahul Gandhi's allegation OSM contract given to scam-infested firm

The Central Board of Secondary Education has denied claims of irregularities in awarding a contract to Coempt Edutech. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged a scam in the On-Screen Marking system and demanded a judicial probe. CBSE stated the contract was awarded following all financial rules. The board dismissed the allegations…

The Economic Times

Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘calculated conspiracy’ in CBSE OSM row, seeks probe

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded a judicial probe and a Special Investigation Team into the CBSE On-Screen Marking system. He questioned why a company with a history of errors in Telangana was awarded the contract. Gandhi stated that students and parents are distressed. He urged the government to answer…

The Economic Times

CBSE OSM row: Congress says ' Mantri Pradhan' s insistence' on holding on to his office shameful

The Congress party has strongly criticized the government regarding the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system. They allege that the Education Minister ignored advice, leading to student distress. The party is demanding the immediate resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This controversy highlights concerns about the implementation of the new marking system…

The Economic Times

CBSE reduces re-evaluation fees amid on-screen concerns; what are the new charges and when can students apply?

CBSE Re-Evaluation 2026 Fees and Dates announced: After concerns from students over CBSE’s new on-screen evaluation system for Class 12 board exams, the board has sharply reduced fees for answer sheet copies, verification, and re-evaluation. While officials denied any link between digital marking and this year’s dip in pass percentage,…

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'Not new for CBSE': Education Ministry dismisses concerns about On-Screen Marking system

The Ministry of Education has addressed concerns regarding Class 12 exam scores and On-Screen Marking. Officials stated that OSM is a transparent evaluation method used globally. The CBSE has also reduced re-evaluation charges. Special attention was given to ensure accurate marking through this system. This move aims to build confidence…

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