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NSUI moves Delhi HC against CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system for Class 12 exams

NSUI moves Delhi HC against CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system for Class 12 exams

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The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has moved the Delhi High Court by filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the implementation of the Central Board of Secondary Education`s (CBSE) newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for evaluation of Class 12 board examination answer sheets.   The OSM system is a digital evaluation method where physical exam papers are scanned, digitally masked to hide students` identities, and evaluated by teachers on a computer screen. The plea, filed through NSUI President Vinod Jhakhar, has raised concerns over the fairness, transparency and reliability of the digital evaluation mechanism, alleging that thousands of students across the country faced issues such as blurred scans, missing pages, mismatched answer sheets, incomplete uploads and unexpectedly low marks following the declaration of Class 12 results. According to the petition, Class 12 board examination marks have a direct bearing on admissions to universities and professional institutions, scholarship opportunities and future academic prospects. “Class XII board marks are not only a record of academic performance. They determine admission to universities, professional colleges, scholarship …

CBSE opens Class 12 marks verification, re-evaluation window for students

CBSE opens Class 12 marks verification, re-evaluation window for students

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday has opened the online facility for Class 12 students seeking verification of marks and re-evaluation of their board examination results.  The board announced the launch of the process through its official social media channels, informing students that applications can now be submitted online through the designated portal, reported IANS.  Students who wish to have their marks reviewed can access the portal and complete the required formalities as per the guidelines issued by the board. According to IANS, CBSE has also released a detailed video tutorial to help students understand the process of applying for verification of marks and re-evaluation. Candidates have been advised to carefully review the instructions before submitting their applications to avoid errors. The board has advised candidates to check all eligibility conditions, application deadlines, and fee details before proceeding. Comprehensive information regarding the process has been made available on CBSE’s official website and its verified social media platforms. CBSE opens class 12 re-evaluation window The development comes amid discussions surrounding CBSE’s newly introduced …

CBSE assures security measures after vulnerabilities detected in OnMark evaluation portal

CBSE assures security measures after vulnerabilities detected in OnMark evaluation portal

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The Central Board of Secondary Education has said that vulnerabilities identified in the OnMark portal used for on-screen evaluation have been contained. The board stated that it is closely monitoring the system and taking steps to identify and eliminate any remaining security weaknesses Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

CBSE acknowledges OnMark portal vulnerabilities, deploys IIT, govt cybersecurity teams amid OSM row

CBSE acknowledges OnMark portal vulnerabilities, deploys IIT, govt cybersecurity teams amid OSM row

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday said it has intensified efforts to secure its On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system amid the ongoing controversy over the process. The board, in a post on X, said a team of cybersecurity experts from various government agencies and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) has been working over the past few days to strengthen the security of the OnMark portal, which is operated by its service provider. CBSE stated that vulnerabilities flagged in the portal have been successfully contained and that the system is being continuously monitored. The board added that further steps are being taken to identify and eliminate any remaining exploitable weaknesses, ensuring the platform’s overall security and integrity. “We have been closely monitoring the vulnerabilities in the OnMark portal of our service provider that are being flagged in the public domain. An expert team of cybersecurity professionals has been deployed over the last few days from across various arms of the government as well as the IITs to fortify these systems, including taking …

NSUI demands overhaul of OSM system, stages protest in Delhi

NSUI demands overhaul of OSM system, stages protest in Delhi

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The NSUI on Saturday staged a protest outside the CBSE headquarters, alleging irregularities in the board’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system and demanding greater transparency in the assessment process. Led by National Students’ Unions of India (NSUI) national president Vinod Jakhar, students and party activists participated in the demonstration, raising slogans against the evaluation mechanism and alleging that several students had received marks that did not reflect their performance in examinations. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM’s silence on CBSE OSM controversy shows he cares more about his govt’s survival than students’ future: Rahul Gandhi

PM’s silence on CBSE OSM controversy shows he cares more about his govt’s survival than students’ future: Rahul Gandhi

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The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. File | Photo Credit: ANI New Delhi The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday (May 29, 2026) questioned how Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT services companies, lost the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) on-screen marking (OSM) contract to COEMPT Edutek, alleging that tender norms were diluted to favour the latter. He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the OSM controversy. “…Modi ji, your silence on the CBSE debacle and inaction against the Education Minister tells the country what you actually care about — not the futures of lakhs of students, only the survival of your own government,” Mr. Gandhi said in a post on X. Sharing a media report, Mr. Gandhi claimed that CBSE had called for OSM tenders three times before awarding the contract to COEMPT. According to him, there were no bids in the first round and no qualified bidder in the second, following which technical requirements were progressively …

CBSE rejects OSM breach claims. But did 19-year-old Nisarga Adhikary really hack marking portal?

CBSE rejects OSM breach claims. But did 19-year-old Nisarga Adhikary really hack marking portal?

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While still in the midst of fury from students on the On Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 board exams, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) found itself at the centre of another controversy recently, with a teen claiming to have “hacked” its portal. According to his blog, the deeper he investigated the system, the more serious the alleged problems appeared. (AI-generated Image) A 19-year-old “hobbyist cybersecurity researcher” Nisarga Adhikary is behind the big claims, following which the CBSE also released a clarification on Tuesday, rejecting claims that its marking platform had been compromised. A senior official from the ministry of electronics and information technology (IT) of India told Hindustan Times that CERT-In (the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) is looking into the matter and raised it with CBSE, while also suggesting measures to fix the issues, which they later undertook to complete. The response was to queries about the action taken following Nisarga’s disclosure to CERT-In about alleged loopholes in February. Notably, CBSE had introduced the OSM system for the assessment of …

CBSE addresses Class 12 result OSM controversy, cuts revaluation, answer sheet verification charges

CBSE addresses Class 12 result OSM controversy, cuts revaluation, answer sheet verification charges

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced several facilities on Sunday to address the queries and doubts of students following the controversy over the Class 12 results and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used for evaluation this year. “The Class 12 results recently declared by the CBSE were marked using an On-Screen Marking (OSM) system this time. Following this, certain concerns have been raised—specifically, students feel that the overall pass percentage has declined. Indeed, the pass percentage has dropped by 3 per cent compared to the previous year, falling from 88 per cent to 85 per cent,” Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, said. Also Read | How does CBSE’s digital evaluation system OSM differ from traditional approach? OSM was first introduced in 2014 While acknowledging the issues raised by some students, Kumar pointed out that OSM system has been used by the CBSE in the past as well. “I would like to emphasise that On-Screen Marking is neither a novel concept nor is this the first time it has been …

CBSE mandates three-language formula in classes 9-10, clarifies no board exam for third language

CBSE mandates three-language formula in classes 9-10, clarifies no board exam for third language

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday issued a circular mandating that students from Class IX onwards must study three languages from July 1. However, it clarified that the third language (R3) will not be included as a Board examination subject in Class X. The board stated that at least two of the three languages must be Indian languages, in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, according to ANI. “With effect from July 1, 2026, for Class IX, the study of three languages (R1, R2, R3) shall be compulsory, with at least two languages being native Indian languages,” the circular read. However, the CBSE said that students will not be required to take a Board examination in the third language in Class X, with an aim to “keep the focus on learning and reduce any undue pressure on students”. The board stated, “All assessments for R3 shall be entirely school-based and internal. The performance of students in R3 will be duly reflected …

CBSE Class 12 results: How CBSE’s digital evaluation system OSM differs from traditional answer sheet checking

CBSE Class 12 results: How CBSE’s digital evaluation system OSM differs from traditional answer sheet checking

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The CBSE Class 12 board exam results were announced on Wednesday, with a senior official confirming that more than 85 per cent of students passed this year. However, the overall pass percentage declined by more than three percentage points compared to the previous year. Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj stated that over 94,000 students scored above 90 per cent marks, while more than 17,000 candidates achieved scores exceeding 95 per cent. Also Read | CBSE 12th Result 2026 LIVE: Why CBSE won’t release merit list as results OUT Meanwhile, CBSE used an online digital evaluation known as the On-Screen Marking platform to evaluate answer scripts this year. The CBSE had announced the introduction of OSM for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books from the 2026 board examinations. The exams commenced on February 17. In a major shift toward modernisation, CBSE successfully implemented full-scale OSM for the evaluation of 9,866,622 answer books. Also Read | Snake in mid-day meal? Over 150 students hospitalised in Bihar post lunch What is On-Screen Marking (OSM)? On-Screen Marking (OSM) is …