The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has admitted to a significant error in its On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system after a Class 12 student's viral social media post exposed that his Physics answer sheet was incorrectly uploaded and evaluated under his roll number.
Student Exposes CBSE Error
Vedant Shrivastava, a Class 12 student, discovered that his Physics answer sheet was incorrectly uploaded and evaluated under his roll number. He took to social media to highlight the mistake, which quickly went viral. The post prompted CBSE to acknowledge the blunder and promise corrective action.
Board Acknowledges Mistake
CBSE admitted to sending incorrect answer sheets to students and assured that results would be corrected after the viral complaint. The board stated that it would investigate the matter and take steps to prevent such errors in the future.
OSM System Under Scrutiny
The On-Screen Marking system has faced widespread criticism for several issues, including blurry scans, missing pages, and the need for manual re-evaluation after complaints. Students and parents have raised concerns about the reliability of the digital marking system.
Impact on Students
Many students reported significant mark increases after corrections, which has raised concerns over transparency and fairness in evaluations. The incident has led to calls for greater accountability in the examination process.
Calls for Accountability
Many are demanding grace marks or manual re-evaluation, questioning the reliability of CBSE's digital marking system. The board has been urged to implement stricter quality checks and ensure that such errors do not recur.
Key Statistics
- 17.68 lakh: Number of Class 12 students assessed by CBSE in the current academic year.
- 2026: Year CBSE fully implemented OSM for Class 12 examinations.
The incident has sparked a debate on the effectiveness of digital evaluation systems and the need for robust mechanisms to ensure accuracy and fairness in board exams.
