Delhi High Court seeks response from Centre and CBSE over alleged discrepancies in the On-Screen Marking system used for Class 12 post-result verification, amid student complaints of answer sheet mismatches and marking irregularities.
Class 12 student Sarthak Sidhant has ignited a national debate on India's board exam system with his blog analyzing the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and tender documents. His findings, based on official records, have led to questions from opposition leaders and calls for government accountability.
CBSE clarified that students applying for verification and re-evaluation of Class XII answer sheets do not need to use specific bank accounts for payments on the board's online portal. The portal faced a cyberattack attempt but is functioning smoothly, accepting thousands of applications.
CBSE's re-evaluation portal faced multiple cyberattack attempts, including a denial-of-service attack, but remained operational. The board reported 1.5 million hits in two minutes and over one lakh unauthorized access attempts, while still processing thousands of student applications.
CBSE has launched an online portal for re-evaluation of answer scripts following recent board exams. The launch coincides with a controversy over on-screen marking (OSM) tender, with allegations of blurred sheets and system vulnerabilities.
Rahul Gandhi met CBSE Class 12 students, including Vedant Shrivastava, who faced online backlash for reporting discrepancies in his Physics answer sheet, being labelled "anti-national" and "Pakistani". Gandhi criticised the BJP-led government for insulting students instead of addressing their concerns.
India's Central Board of Secondary Education faces backlash as over 400,000 students request answer sheets due to errors in the new digital marking system for grade 12 exams, crucial for university admissions.
A CBSE Class 12 student claims the uploaded Physics answer sheet is not his, citing handwriting and answer differences. His brother defended him against online abuse, including being called "Pakistani," after they created an X account to highlight the issue due to revaluation process difficulties.
A Class XII student, Vedant Shrivastava, alleged that the Physics answer sheet uploaded by CBSE under his roll number is not his own, citing differences in handwriting and answers. This raises concerns about the board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and potential evaluation errors.
CBSE Class 12 students are experiencing anxiety due to glitches in post-result services, including inaccessible portals and fluctuating revaluation fees, with some facing charges up to Rs 69,420 per subject. The board has extended deadlines and cited unprecedented traffic and interference.
CBSE's online portal for accessing Class XII answer sheets crashed for over 24 hours, causing widespread frustration among students. The technical glitch delayed a crucial grievance redressal process, impacting academic timelines and admissions planning.
CBSE Class XII students expressed confusion on social media regarding the activation time of the answer sheet access portal on May 19. The portal link showed 'service unavailable' as students awaited access to their evaluated scripts before the re-evaluation window opens on May 26.
Amid student concerns over Class 12 CBSE results, the Ministry of Education defended its digital marking system, stating it's not new and eliminates totaling errors. Around 13,000 sheets with light ink were manually checked. Fees for viewing, validation, and re-checking answer sheets were also announced.
