The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has activated the application window for Class 12 re-evaluation and verification of answer sheets starting May 29, 2026. Students who have already obtained scanned copies of their answer sheets can now proceed with the next stage through the official portal.
CBSE Introduces Fully Digital Re-evaluation System
This year, CBSE has launched its first fully digital re-evaluation system for Class 12 board exams, implemented on a large scale covering nearly 17 lakh students and around 98 lakh answer sheets. According to official information, the process includes nearly 40 crore scanned pages. The digital system has been developed with technical and operational support from IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, and four PSU banks. This initiative aims to make the post-result process more transparent, accessible, and accountable for students.
So far, nearly 4 lakh students have accessed around 11 lakh scanned answer sheets to verify their marks or identify possible discrepancies. The government has acknowledged that some issues and discrepancies were reported during the process but assured students that all concerns will be addressed with full accountability.
CBSE Class 12 Re-evaluation 2026: Important Dates
Students must keep track of the official schedule related to the re-evaluation process:
- CBSE Answer Sheet Photocopy Class 12 2026: May 20 to May 25, 2026
- CBSE Verification of Issues Observed: May 26, 2026
- CBSE Class 12 Re-Evaluation 2026: May 29, 2026
As per earlier notifications, the application link for verification and re-evaluation is expected to be activated today on the official portal. Students who have downloaded scanned copies of their answer sheets can log in using their existing credentials and apply for verification of marks, re-evaluation of answers, or both verification and re-evaluation.
CBSE Class 12 Re-evaluation 2026: Fee Details
Candidates applying for re-evaluation or verification must pay the prescribed fees online. The fee structure is as follows:
- Stage 1: Obtaining scanned copy of answer sheets – Rs 100 per subject
- Stage 2: Verification of marks/issues observed – Rs 100 per subject
- Stage 3: Re-evaluation/rechecking – Rs 25 per question
Earlier notifications mentioned different fee structures, so students are advised to check the latest fee details on the official portal before submitting applications.
Important Instructions for Students
CBSE has issued several guidelines that students must follow before applying for re-evaluation:
- Re-evaluation allowed only after obtaining scanned copies: Students can request re-evaluation only for subjects for which they had already obtained scanned copies of answer sheets. Without the scanned copy request, re-evaluation applications for that subject will not be accepted.
- No limit on number of questions: There is no restriction on the number of questions for which students can seek re-evaluation. Candidates can apply for multiple questions across multiple subjects after payment of the required fees.
- Re-evaluation limited to selected questions: Re-evaluation will be conducted only for the specific questions selected by the student. No fresh totalling or review of other answers will be carried out.
- Marks may increase or decrease: The marks awarded during re-evaluation may either increase or decrease. The final decision taken by CBSE after the review process will be considered binding.
