Bengaluru: Ronit Mannava, a student of Delhi Public School East, had applied for admission to the University of Oxford. When the CBSE class 12 results were announced, he discovered he was short of qualification by five marks. He applied for photocopies of two papers. One arrived with at least two pages missing, while the other has not yet been delivered. Ronit is not the only anxious student in the city. Several others who applied for photocopies have not yet received their papers. Without photocopies, they are unsure whether to proceed with applying for revaluation.
CBSE Under Fire for Digital Evaluation Issues
CBSE has faced criticism for various issues related to the class 12 paper evaluation, which went digital this year. Many students reported receiving lower marks than expected, prompting them to apply for photocopies. However, the website for applying did not function properly, further igniting anxiety and confusion.
Student Experiences
Ronit said, "I applied for two papers five days ago. Only one has arrived, that too without some pages. I was hoping those two pages would fetch me another seven marks that would help me qualify for Oxford. But now, it is too late anyway. I will pursue my higher education in India."
Bhuvaneswari J, principal of Presidency School, Bangalore South, stated, "Many students applied for photocopies with great difficulty due to server issues. And now, they are yet to receive them. Only after they get the script can they discuss with teachers and decide whether to go for revaluation. The window has opened now, but the dilemma continues."
Aaushi, a student of Air Force School, ASTE, said she applied for photocopies for four papers and has received only two. "I plan to apply for BCom, and admissions at some of the colleges depend on the class 12 marks. So revaluation is important for me," she explained.
Parent Concerns
Parents have also shared their concerns. Mahesh SM, a software professional who struggled with applying for photocopies of his child's answer scripts, said, "When compared to state syllabus, CBSE exams and valuation are much harder. There should be some rationalisation between boards. Worse, while the state department conducted a second test and released the results, CBSE's second exam is highly delayed. Plus, the mistakes in evaluation are discouraging. I'm now rethinking the options for my second child."
