CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system controversy

2 entries over 38 days, from 16 July 2026 to 22 August 2026.

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16 July

CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) glitches

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.

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22 August

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.

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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 · 22 August
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 · 22 August
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 · 16 July
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 · 16 July

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