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16 July 2026

CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) glitches

The topic involves a Supreme Court intervention regarding systemic administrative failure in a major national examination body, highlighting issues of governance, accountability, and the role of the judiciary in overseeing executive functioning.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Supreme Court is monitoring systemic failures in the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 examinations held in May 2026.
  • Over 17 lakh students appeared for the 2026 Class 12 examinations.
  • A one-member probe committee led by S. Radha Chauhan (retired IAS officer and chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission) was appointed on June 2 to investigate technical defects.
  • Key issues identified include technical glitches, failure to upload answer sheets, and lack of formal training for evaluators.
  • The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to submit a status report on the probe committee's progress by July 24.
  • The judiciary has acknowledged the government's right to formulate policy but emphasized the need for seamless implementation to prevent student frustration and systemic irregularities.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system controversy, which has been running since 16 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The integration of technology in large-scale public examination systems aims to enhance efficiency, yet it often faces implementation challenges. Discuss the governance issues arising from the transition to On-Screen Marking (OSM) systems and suggest measures to ensure transparency and accountability in such digital reforms. 150 words
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  2. The role of the judiciary in overseeing the administrative functioning of autonomous educational bodies is critical for protecting the rights of students. In the context of recent technical irregularities in national-level examinations, examine how judicial intervention balances the government's policy-making autonomy with the necessity of ensuring administrative accountability and public trust. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Who is the head of the one-member probe committee appointed to investigate the technical defects in the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system?

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