The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has completed the migration of all answer-sheet records and related examination data from servers managed by Hyderabad-based Coempt Eduteck Pvt Ltd to government-controlled Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. This move aims to bolster data security and restore confidence in the board's digital evaluation ecosystem, according to a report by Manash Gohain.
Background of the Migration
The transition comes amid an ongoing probe into CBSE's controversial on-screen marking (OSM) system rollout. The board has initiated an inquiry into the procurement process of the service and a broader review of its digital examination architecture. These actions follow complaints regarding scanned answer sheets, portal glitches, and alleged cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Independent researchers had flagged potential weaknesses in systems linked to digital evaluation, prompting demands for stronger safeguards for student records.
Government's Objective
A senior official from the Ministry of Education stated that the migration ensures all sensitive data remains under direct government control while reviews are conducted. "All answer-sheet records and associated digital assets have been shifted to government-managed AWS infrastructure. The objective is to strengthen security, ensure greater oversight, and eliminate any concerns regarding custody of examination-related data," the official explained.
Timing and Re-evaluation Applications
The data transfer coincides with the final day for applying to CBSE's Class XII re-evaluation and verification process, which closes at midnight on June 7. Board data indicates that by June 4, the portal had processed 70,433 applications, including 63,119 requests for re-evaluation and 7,314 for verification of marks.
Investigation into OSM Tender Process
A one-member committee led by S Radha Chauhan, chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, is examining the 2025 OSM tender process. The investigation includes allegations of "structural dilutions" in bidding conditions that may have favored Coempt Eduteck.
About the Author
Manash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, covering education policy, politics, and governance. He is renowned for his incisive reporting on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, and has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. Through over 2,500 articles, he has become a trusted voice in national discourse, linking education reform to broader societal change.
