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Dharmendra Pradhan Assures Action Over CBSE Evaluation Discrepancies, Takes Responsibility for OSM Issues

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has acknowledged concerns surrounding discrepancies in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 evaluation process and assured students that all grievances will be addressed. Taking responsibility for issues linked to the newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, he said strict action would be taken against anyone found deliberately responsible for irregularities affecting students. The OSM system, implemented for the first time this year, involves scanning physical answer sheets and uploading them to a secure digital platform for evaluation by examiners. However, several students have reported inconsistencies in marks and claimed that scanned answer sheets available on the CBSE portal did not match their handwriting, raising concerns about possible errors in the digital evaluation process. Addressing the issue, Pradhan noted the massive scale of the exercise, highlighting that nearly 17 lakh students appeared for the examinations, generating around 98 lakh answer sheets comprising approximately 40 crore scanned pages. He stated that the Board is actively working to resolve all concerns related to evaluation, verification, and re-evaluation. To review the situation, the Education Minister chaired a high-level meeting at CBSE headquarters, attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Education, CBSE leadership, experts from IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur, representatives of public sector banks, and officials from the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. Discussions focused on evaluation procedures, portal performance, and student support mechanisms. The review also examined complaints regarding login difficulties, heavy server traffic, and payment-related challenges on the post-examination services portal. An expert technical team comprising IIT professors and digital systems specialists has been tasked with assessing portal stability, server capacity, user access management, and payment gateway integration to ensure smoother services for students. In a move aimed at improving the re-evaluation process, CBSE has integrated payment gateways from four public sector banks — State Bank of India, Indian Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Canara Bank — to facilitate seamless transactions for students accessing post-result services. Meanwhile, Pradhan criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging large-scale irregularities in the CBSE examination system and demanding a judicial probe. The Minister defended the Board’s procurement and evaluation processes, stating that all procedures were conducted in accordance with government norms. He reiterated that any genuine irregularities identified during investigations would be dealt with firmly. Emphasising the need to keep students’ interests at the forefront, Pradhan urged political parties not to politicise the issue and stressed that reducing examination-related stress for students should remain the primary objective. Source: The Hindu  

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CBSE Introduces Digital Answer Sheet Evaluation Ahead of Class 12 Results 2026

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As lakhs of students wait for the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 Results 2026, the board’s newly launched On-Screen Marking (OSM) system has emerged as a major talking point. Introduced in February this year, the digital evaluation process replaces the traditional physical answer sheet checking model with a technology-driven system aimed at faster, cleaner and more accurate assessments. During initial discussions with educators from nearly 31,000 schools, CBSE officials described the new process as a “no touch, no dust” method, highlighting the move away from manual handling of paper scripts. Under the OSM model, scanned answer sheets are assigned digitally to evaluators, who assess them through the board’s dedicated portal. Many educators admitted there was hesitation in the beginning, as teachers adapted to screen-based marking. However, after orientation sessions and training, most evaluators gradually adjusted to the new workflow. The biggest expectation from the digital shift is quicker result processing. According to CBSE officials, the new system compresses evaluation timelines significantly. Earlier, the checking process often stretched close to two months, but this year regional centres were expected to complete evaluations in nearly nine days, compared to the earlier twelve-day cycle. The portal also brings several accuracy-focused features. It does not allow submission unless every question has been checked or marked not applicable. It automatically removes totalling errors, keeps track of marking history, and can even flag answers written in unusual sequences. Still, the first year of implementation has not been without challenges. Some teachers reported blurred scanned copies, slow-loading answer sheets, and occasional server issues. Others said revised marking instructions during the process required already checked scripts to be reopened, slowing progress in some cases. Educators also noted that daily workloads remained similar, with teachers checking up to 25 answer sheets between 8 am and 4 pm. However, unlike the old system, answer sheets cannot be redistributed among evaluators, making the allocation process more rigid. Infrastructure gaps remain another concern. While some schools had strong internet connectivity and adequate computer labs, others may struggle with digital readiness. Teachers also pointed out increased screen exposure, leading to eye strain during long correction hours. Despite these hurdles, many school leaders believe the OSM rollout is a positive step. They feel the system will become more efficient in the coming years as teachers gain familiarity with digital correction methods. Although the board has not yet confirmed the Class 12 result date, many believe the removal of physical transport delays and automated processing could help speed up declaration timelines, even if this year’s announcement window remains close to previous years. Source: Indian Express

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