CBSE's digital evaluation rollout with OSM was supposed to modernise board exams. Instead, it has spiralled into a credibility crisis involving portal crashes, wrong answer sheets, revaluation chaos and hacking claims. As controversies continue piling up, students and parents are asking one question: if everything keeps going wrong, why is nobody taking responsibility?
The Supreme Court has sought responses from CBSE and the Centre on petitions against the new three-language policy for Class 9 within four weeks. The next hearing dates are July 15–16. Petitioners say the shift, set to begin in 2026, may add pressure on students preparing for board exams.
Two more Class 12 students have alleged that CBSE shared scanned answer sheets that were not theirs. The fresh complaints have sharpened questions around evaluation and post-result access to answer scripts.
For the first time, the UPSC has released the Civil Services Prelims 2026 provisional answer key soon after the exam and opened a five-day challenge window, giving aspirants early clarity amid debate over GS Paper I, CSAT, and syllabus trends.
Rahul Gandhi alleged large-scale irregularities in CBSE results and questioned the firm linked to the OSM system. His intervention adds political pressure as student complaints over scanned answer sheets and re-evaluation grow.
CBSE's rollout of On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 evaluation has come under scrutiny after reports revealed regional pilot project suggestions were not implemented before nationwide deployment. With teachers flagging inadequate preparation and technical issues surfacing, the controversy has raised questions over accountability and readiness in a system affecting nearly 22 lakh students annually.
The controversy around CBSE's On-Screen Marking system is no longer limited to technical glitches. Questions are now being raised about the private company allegedly linked to the platform, cybersecurity warnings that surfaced months ago, and whether there could be a conflict of interest in the ongoing review of the system.
SSC GD aspirants in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh protested after May 25 exam shifts were cancelled or candidates were denied entry at multiple centres. Students alleged overcrowding, seat mismatches and lack of official communication. SSC later confirmed that affected exams would be rescheduled and fresh admit cards would be issued soon.
The CBI has arrested a Latur doctor and a Pune coaching faculty member in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, taking total arrests to 13. Investigators say the network circulated exam questions before the test.
What began as CBSE's big digital overhaul has snowballed into a full-blown credibility crisis. From crashed portals and swapped answer sheets to hacking claims and millions of students demanding scanned copies, India's biggest school board now finds itself battling one question. Can students trust the system that decides their future?
Nearly 4.04 lakh CBSE Class 12 students have sought scanned copies of 11.31 lakh evaluated answer books as scrutiny around the 2026 results intensifies. The board is facing questions over OSM, discrepancies, and the post-result process ahead of the re-evaluation on May 29.
UPSC aspirants have questioned this year's prelims, calling the paper unusually tough, vague and time-consuming. Their complaints have widened the debate on language equality, accessibility and fairness in competitive exams.
CBSE has released fresh figures on Class 12 scanned answer book requests and said pending copies will be shared by May 27. The update comes amid questions over alleged discrepancies in scanned answer sheets and the board's On-Screen Marking system.
CBSE has denied claims made by a 19-year-old over alleged vulnerabilities in its evaluation system, saying the cited portal was only a testing site with sample data and was not linked to the original platform used for assessment work.
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A Class 12 student says he reported vulnerabilities in CBSE's digital evaluation portal after allegedly accessing examiner-level functions. His claims, which remain unverified, have intensified questions over security, transparency and oversight in the board's post-result systems.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, a Class 12 student and ethical hacker said that he hacked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) evaluation portal in thirty minutes during the board examinations in February. He added that he could change teacher's name, phone number and could even put marks on the sheets assigned to the teacher.
CBSE Re-evaluation Row: Complaints related to answer sheet mismatches, missing pages and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system have brought CBSE's post-result and re-evaluation process under scrutiny. Follow this live blog for the latest updates, student claims, official responses and key developments.
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, has announced the +2 Result 2026 today at 3 pm. Students can now access their Class 12 marksheets online through official portals using their registration number, roll number and date of birth credentials.
Vedant Srivastava's CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation request has grown into a larger conversation around answer sheet mismatches, OSM-related concerns, and transparency in the assessment process, bringing renewed focus on accountability and student grievances.
A teen cybersecurity researcher's blog post alleging serious flaws in CBSE's On-Screen Marking portal has triggered concern online after entrepreneur Deedy Das amplified the issue on X. The researcher says he alerted CERT-In months ago, but several vulnerabilities allegedly remained active in a system handling sensitive board exam evaluation data.
The CBSE Class 12 answer sheet controversy has reopened the debate over the 75% Class 12 rule for IIT, NIT and IIIT admissions. It has shifted the focus from marks alone to fairness, as students and counsellors question evaluation reliability.
Two Class 12 students alleged that scanned answer sheets shared by CBSE did not match their handwriting. The complaints have raised questions over the board's post-result system, answer sheet access process and On-Screen Marking mechanism.
DHSE Kerala +2 12th Result 2026 Highlights: Kerala DHSE Plus Two Result 2026 have been declared today at 3 pm. Over 4.5 lakh students who appeared for the Class 12 board exams can now check their HSE and VHSE results online at official websites including keralaresults.nic.in and results.kite.kerala.gov.in.
Two Class 12 students alleged that the answer sheet copies sent by CBSE belonged to someone else. The OSM system, introduced this year, has come under scrutiny after multiple incidents. Here's a timeline of events, from OSM implementation to Class 12 result declaration and the re-evaluation process.
DHSE Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 will be announced today at 3 pm, with students able to access their scorecards online as well as through alternative platforms such as DigiLocker, the UMANG app, and SMS services for easier access.
The controversy erupted after Class 12 student Vedant Srivastava alleged that the Physics answer sheet uploaded by CBSE under its new Online Script Monitoring system did not belong to him, raising fears of serious evaluation errors that could impact marks and college admissions.
Dharmendra Pradhan has asked states and Union Territories to ensure heatwave safeguards for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on 21 June. The move puts student welfare, smooth logistics and transparent conduct at the centre of preparations.
CBSE has taken up Class 12 student Vedant's complaint over his Physics answer sheet on top priority after his post went viral. The case has put the board's post-result verification and re-evaluation process under fresh scrutiny.
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If answer sheets are mismatched, how can CBSE guarantee the integrity of the results? We ask experts whether the board should consider a mass recheck, a return to manual verification, or even a wider retest to restore trust in the system?
From SSC and CBSE to NEET UG and UGC NET, some of India's biggest examination crises pushed the country to look beyond the education system, turning to IITs, AIIMS experts, a former ISRO chief, and even banks to help restore trust and credibility.
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An IIT Delhi study has found that many gig workers in Delhi are working long hours in extreme heat. The findings have sharpened calls for formal protections on breaks, safety and health support.
IIT Gandhinagar held a 4-day workshop that brought students, teachers and professionals together to explore mathematics through questions and observation. The programme reflected a wider push to teach mathematics as a way of thinking rather than a formula-driven subject.
Hearing petitions concerning NEET UG 2026, the Supreme Court questioned compliance with earlier reform measures and directed the NTA and concerned authorities to file affidavits on the status of the monitoring mechanism and committee recommendations.
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CBSE has extended last date to apply for scanned copies of evaluated Class 12 answer books to May 25, 2026. The board said the re-evaluation schedule will be announced separately, with the portal staying open for at least two days after the last scanned copy is released.
The National Testing Agency has postponed the CUET UG 2026 exam scheduled for May 28 in both shifts. The move follows a change in the Id-ul-Zuha holiday date, with fresh exam dates to be announced later.
Dharmendra Pradhan discussed CBSE's payment issues with Nirmala Sitharaman, after which four PSU banks were brought in to strengthen the board's post-result payment gateway. The intervention aims to cut transaction failures, enable automatic refunds and make re-evaluation services smoother for students.
