Daily
250 words
4/10
Rating

22 August 2026

Government denies grace marks in CBSE OSM row

The issue highlights systemic governance and accountability challenges in public service delivery and educational administration, which can serve as context for questions on administrative ethics or institutional transparency.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Union government has rejected the demand for grace marks for students affected by discrepancies in the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for 2026 Class 12 examinations.
  • CBSE provided a one-week window for re-evaluation, during which 1.68 lakh students applied for mark revisions.
  • Petitioners argue that the one-week window was insufficient and that many students faced technical barriers, such as inability to access the portal or failure to receive revised answer sheets.
  • The 2026 Class 12 pass percentage was 85.2%, a decline of 3.19 percentage points from the previous year, marking the lowest level in seven years.
  • The Supreme Court has directed the government to file an affidavit detailing remedial measures taken regarding OSM irregularities.
  • Petitioners have requested a fair inquiry into the OSM system and the fixing of individual accountability for the evaluation failures.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 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. Discuss the challenges associated with the digitization of examination evaluation processes in India, with reference to the recent controversies surrounding On-Screen Marking (OSM) systems. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
    0 / 150 words 8:00
  2. The integrity of large-scale public examination systems is critical for maintaining public trust in educational governance. In light of recent concerns regarding evaluation discrepancies, analyze the role of the judiciary in ensuring administrative accountability and the protection of student rights. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. What was the reported pass percentage for the CBSE Class 12 examinations in 2026 as mentioned in the recent petition?

Syllabus

Topics

Sources

250words.in · https://250words.in/daily/2026-08-22/government-denies-grace-marks-in-cbse-osm-row