CBSE to Continue Digital Evaluation System Amid Student Concerns

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to continue its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for the next academic year, following a review of this year's implementation and feedback. While officials express confidence in the system's effectiveness, students have raised concerns about the clarity of scanned answer sheets and technical issues during the re-evaluation process. The board aims to address these issues while ensuring a smooth evaluation experience for all students. Stay tuned for more updates on this important educational development.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 22, 2026, 15:12 IST

Continuation of On-Screen Marking System

According to sources from the Ministry of Education, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to maintain its digital evaluation system, known as On-Screen Marking (OSM), for the upcoming year. The board will make a final decision after reviewing the implementation process and feedback received this year.

Senior officials from the ministry defended the digital system, stating that the number of issues raised online was minimal compared to the overall scale of the examination process.

Details of the On-Screen Marking System

The OSM system, introduced for Class 12 board examinations this year, has replaced the physical checking of answer sheets with evaluations of digitally scanned copies viewed by examiners on screens. When asked about the system's future, an official expressed confidence in its continuation, stating, "I am quite sure it will continue. CBSE will assess the entire process and strive to ensure no student faces inconvenience. All systems are being continuously strengthened and improved." This statement was made on the condition of anonymity.

Student Dissatisfaction and Concerns

These comments come amid rising dissatisfaction among students. Many have received scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets through the re-evaluation portal and reported that several pages were blurry or unreadable. Concerns were also raised regarding unchecked answers, oversight in marking numerical subjects, and discrepancies between page scores and final results. The official noted that out of approximately 9.8 million scanned answer sheets, initial scanning issues were found in about 68,000 cases, which later reduced to around 13,000. These 13,000 answer sheets underwent manual checks due to unclear scans caused by factors like the use of light ink by students.

Technical Issues During Re-evaluation

During the re-evaluation process, students reported frequent technical glitches on the CBSE portal. The official acknowledged that the portal faced issues due to approximately 150,000 hits occurring simultaneously. The deadline for re-evaluation has also been extended. Dismissing claims of a complete system failure, the official stated that social media has exaggerated isolated complaints. "Social media tends to amplify issues. If students believe there is an error in evaluation, they should apply for re-evaluation."

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