CBSE Introduces Principal Dashboard to Monitor Teacher OSM Portal Access
Nagpur: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has taken a significant step to address compliance issues with its digital evaluation system. The board has discovered that numerous teachers have not logged into the On-Screen Marking (OSM) portal for the ongoing mock evaluation sessions. In response, CBSE has developed and rolled out a specialized dashboard exclusively for school principals to track and ensure teacher participation.
Understanding the On-Screen Marking System
On-Screen Marking represents a transformative digital evaluation framework implemented by CBSE. Under this innovative system, Class 12 answer sheets are meticulously scanned and uploaded to a secure online platform. Teachers then assess these answer sheets digitally, eliminating the traditional physical checking process. This strategic move is designed to accelerate the evaluation timeline, substantially reduce marking errors, and foster greater transparency throughout the assessment procedure.
Communication Challenges and Credential Distribution
CBSE Controller of Examination, Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, provided detailed insights into the credential distribution process. Login credentials were systematically emailed to teachers using their registered email addresses on file. Simultaneously, one-time passwords (OTPs) were dispatched to the mobile numbers listed in the board's OASIS portal. While a substantial majority of educators successfully received these communications, a notable segment encountered access barriers due to incorrect or outdated email IDs recorded within the OASIS system.
The board has issued a clear directive to school principals and heads, urging them to actively assist teachers in correcting and updating their personal details on the portal. This collaborative effort is crucial for ensuring seamless communication and access moving forward.
Features of the New OSM Monitoring Dashboard
To enhance oversight and streamline the monitoring process, CBSE has engineered a comprehensive OSM dashboard tailored for principals and school heads. By utilizing credentials sent to their official email addresses, principals can now access real-time data including:
- The total number of evaluators assigned to their school
- Teachers who have successfully completed the mandatory practice session
- Educators who logged into the portal but did not finalize the practice module
- Staff members who have yet to log into the OSM system at all
The dashboard also provides a precise count of answer books that have been evaluated, offering a clear snapshot of progress.
Direct Portal Update Capability and Credential Refresh
A particularly valuable feature integrated into the platform is the option to directly update teachers' OASIS details. Principals can facilitate corrections to email IDs and mobile numbers through an embedded link. CBSE has assured that following any such updates, fresh login credentials will be issued to the corrected email address, and a new OTP will be sent to the revised mobile number. This process is designed to be efficient, with credentials typically regenerated within a six-hour window post-correction.
Official Directives and Preparations for Main Evaluation
In an official communication issued by Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, CBSE has laid out specific instructions for school principals. They are mandated to regularly access the new dashboard, maintain close surveillance over all OSM practice activities, and ensure that every teacher responsible for Classes XI and XII completes the required practice session at the earliest opportunity. This preparatory phase is deemed essential for the smooth execution of the main evaluation under the OSM system, which is critical for the timely and accurate declaration of Class 12 results.
The introduction of this monitoring dashboard underscores CBSE's commitment to leveraging technology for administrative efficiency and educational accountability. It represents a proactive measure to address logistical hurdles and ensure the successful nationwide implementation of the On-Screen Marking initiative.
