CBSE Re-evaluation Row LIVE: Will Class 12 board exams be held again? OSM glitches, answer sheet mix-ups raise concerns

CBSE has rejected allegations circulating online regarding a possible breach of its digital evaluation system. In an official clarification, the board said the URL referenced in claims by a 19-year-old security researcher was only a testing platform containing sample data and was not the portal used for actual answer sheet evaluation.

According to CBSE, no real student records, marks or evaluation data were stored on the cited website, and no security breach has been detected in the operational system used for assessments.

The board further stated that the portal used for evaluation work had a different URL and did not contain the vulnerabilities alleged in social media posts.

CBSE’s verification of marks and re-evaluation process for Class 12 begins on May 26. Students who have received scanned copies of answer sheets can apply online for verification or re-evaluation until May 29, as per the board’s revised schedule.

Under CBSE’s post-result process, students first apply for photocopies or scanned copies of answer books before seeking verification or re-evaluation. Complaints regarding missing pages or delayed copies may affect students’ ability to move to the next stage within timelines.

CBSE implemented the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system this year as part of its evaluation process. While the mechanism was intended to streamline checking, questions have surfaced after complaints emerged during answer sheet access and re-evaluation stages.

CBSE previously stated that more than 13,000 answer sheets out of nearly 9.8 million evaluated copies underwent manual checking after discrepancies were detected. The disclosure is now drawing renewed attention amid student allegations over scanned copies and evaluation concerns.

With OSM and digitised processes under discussion, concerns online are increasingly centred around transparency, accountability and confidence in technology-led evaluation mechanisms.

Across multiple complaints, students and parents have repeatedly pointed to admissions, cut-offs and competitive exams, arguing that delays or discrepancies can have consequences beyond board marks.

For students seeking verification or re-evaluation, access to scanned answer sheets is the first step in identifying possible discrepancies. Delays or issues in obtaining these copies can affect timelines for further applications.

What began with allegations over evaluation has widened into concerns over delayed access to scanned copies, missing pages and incomplete answer sheet delivery. Several students online say they are unable to verify marks without receiving requested documents.

Another complaint linked to CBSE’s post-result process has surfaced online. X user Animesh Ghosh, identifying himself as a Class 12 student, claimed he paid ₹200 to access his scanned answer sheet but had not received the copy at the time of posting. The student said he wanted to verify his evaluation and was concerned there could be discrepancies in marking.

The allegation has not been independently verified, and CBSE has not publicly responded to the specific claim. The complaint adds to a growing list of student concerns involving answer sheet access, re-evaluation timelines and post-result transparency.

Fresh questions around transparency in CBSE’s evaluation process have emerged after X user Divyanshu Achary alleged that a friend’s English Core photocopy reflected 19 marks, while the final marksheet showed 26. The user questioned whether moderation or grace marks were applied and, if so, why such practices were not communicated uniformly to all students.

The post called for greater clarity on moderation policies and consistency in mark allocation. The claim has not been independently verified. It adds to ongoing online discussions around answer sheet access, evaluation practices and transparency in the post-result process.

A fresh allegation has surfaced online, with X user Moksh Yadav, claiming that the scanned answer sheet received from CBSE after applying for a copy did not match his handwriting. The student said he scored 33 out of 80, sought access to his answer sheet, and later found that the scanned copy allegedly contained writing in black ink, despite not using a black pen in the examination.

The claim mirrors earlier allegations made by students including Vedant and Sanjana, who also questioned whether the answer sheets shared by CBSE belonged to them. The allegation has not been independently verified, and CBSE has not responded specifically to the claim.

Fresh concerns around CBSE evaluation have surfaced online, with a student, Sunny, alleging that 0 marks were awarded for an attempted answer in Business Studies Question 31(b). The student questioned the absence of step marking and sought clarity on whether the response was evaluated. “If the answer was incorrect, show where it was marked wrong. If points were correct, award marks,” the post said, calling for fair evaluation practices.

The allegation has not been independently verified. It adds to a growing list of student complaints linked to marking, answer sheet access and the re-evaluation process.

Among the earliest complaints in the ongoing controversy was an allegation by X user Sanjana, who claimed that the scanned copy of her Chemistry answer sheet, received through the CBSE re-evaluation process, did not match her handwriting or written responses. The allegation raised questions around answer sheet access and whether discrepancies occurred during scanning, uploading or evaluation stages.

The claim has not been independently verified. However, it became one of several complaints that later fuelled wider scrutiny of CBSE’s post-result processes and the newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.

Fresh complaints around CBSE’s post-result process continue to emerge online. X user Ahmad Nawazul alleged that after applying for photocopies of two answer sheets as part of the re-evaluation process, only one copy was received. The user questioned delays and discrepancies in access to answer sheets, saying such issues affect students during a crucial phase linked to admissions and future academic plans.

The claim has not been independently verified, and CBSE has not publicly responded to the specific allegation. However, complaints involving answer sheet access, missing pages and mismatches continue to surface on social media.

As allegations around answer sheet mismatches, missing pages and re-evaluation discrepancies continue to surface, some students and users on social media have begun raising questions about the vendor involved in implementing CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.

Posts online are seeking clarity on the technology partner, safeguards in place and whether independent audits were conducted before rollout.

The concerns come as CBSE earlier stated that over 13,000 answer sheets out of nearly 9.8 million required manual checking due to discrepancies. No evidence has yet emerged linking individual student complaints directly to the OSM vendor, and CBSE has not indicated any fault in the system. However, discussions around accountability and oversight in digital evaluation processes continue to grow.

Posts circulating online allege that a 19-year-old security researcher identified vulnerabilities in CBSE’s digital infrastructure, including authentication and access control issues. The claims remain independently unverified but are drawing attention amid wider questions around CBSE’s evaluation and post-result processes.

Amid ongoing scrutiny around CBSE’s evaluation and post-result processes, a separate claim circulating online alleges that a 19-year-old security researcher, Nisarga Adhikary, identified multiple vulnerabilities in CBSE’s digital systems, including alleged flaws related to authentication, password changes and access controls.

According to posts shared online, the vulnerabilities were reportedly disclosed to authorities months ago before fixes were initiated.

The claims, which include allegations of potential access to internal dashboards and modification pathways, have gained attention on social media. India Today has not independently verified these assertions, and CBSE has not publicly responded to the specific allegations at the time of writing.

The controversy is no longer centred only around Vedant’s allegations. Another student, Rajak Rehri, has claimed he was declared ‘Essential Repeat’ in CBSE 2026 despite attempting all questions in the examination. The allegation adds to a growing number of student complaints surfacing online over evaluation, result discrepancies and post-result processes. The claims have not been independently verified, and CBSE has not responded specifically to the allegation.

X has increasingly become a space where students and parents are sharing screenshots, concerns and experiences linked to the CBSE re-evaluation process, keeping pressure on authorities for clarification.