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Trust Deficit Grows As CBSE Evaluation Row Deepens; OSM System Faces Scrutiny Over Transparency And Accuracy
24htopnews | June 3, 2026 2:09 AM CST

CBSE's 2026 Class XII evaluation process has come under intense scrutiny following complaints linked to its On-Screen Marking system. Allegations of marking discrepancies, technical glitches and data security concerns have triggered a PIL, raising broader questions about transparency, accountability and trust in India's premier education board.

Mumbai, June 2: When one of the country's most trusted education boards falters, the consequences ripple far beyond mark sheets—placing the academic futures, career aspirations and emotional well-being of lakhs of students in jeopardy. This is exactly what has happened with CBSE.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is facing growing scrutiny following widespread complaints about its newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for the 2026 Class XII board examinations.

Concerns over accuracy and transparency

“What was intended to modernise the evaluation process has instead sparked concerns over accuracy, transparency, data security and institutional accountability,” said a CBSE school principal, requesting anonymity.


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