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CBSE acknowledged the possibility of an error after the On-Screen Marking (OSM) process used to evaluate Class 12 results sparked controversy.
CBSE’s On-Screen Marking process to evaluate Class 12 students led to a massive controversy. (File Photo)
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has acknowledged the possibility of “evaluation errors” in the On-Screen Marking (OSM) for the Class 12 results, which sparked controversy after the overall pass percentage of 85.20 per cent, a drop of 3.19 points from last year.
Soon after the results were declared, several parents and students alleged that the newly implemented digital evaluation process may have resulted in unexpectedly low scores. Several students who secured high percentiles in JEE Main claim they received unexpectedly low marks in the board examinations.
Speaking to ANI, CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj said, “The CBSE is an institution that works in the best interest of the students, and we operate with complete transparency. We evaluate approximately 1.25 crore answer scripts; there is a possibility that an error may occur somewhere.”
Bhardwaj further said students would be allowed to access copies of their evaluated answer scripts from May 19 to May 22 through the board’s official process.
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When Will Students Be Able To Access Answer Sheets?
Bhardwaj said that during the first window, students can request a copy of their evaluated answer scripts from May 19 to 22. Once they receive their answer scripts, they can review them to check if there are any errors within them.
He also advised students to make a note in case of errors. A second window will open from May 26 to 29, during which students can report any issues or discrepancies in their answer scripts that need to be addressed.
- First Answer Sheet Access Window – May 19 to 22
- Second Answer Sheet Access Window – May 26 to 29
“If any error is detected—and if our panel of experts confirms that an error indeed exists—that error will be rectified immediately. Furthermore, if correcting that error results in the student being entitled to higher marks, those additional marks will be duly awarded,” he added.
Education Ministry Cuts Review Fees
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education on Sunday defended the board’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and announced steps to address students’ grievances, including a reduction in re-evaluation-related charges.
School Education and Literacy Secretary Sanjay Kumar said the ministry and CBSE were aware of the anxiety among students and were working to ensure transparency and fairness in the evaluation process.
“We will charge a fee of Rs 100 from any student who wishes to view their answer sheets; a separate fee of Rs 100 applies if they wish to have their papers validated; and a fee of Rs 25 applies for the re-checking of the answer to any specific question,” he said, adding that the entire amount would be refunded in case of any errors.
Kumar said special attention had been given to maintaining security during the evaluation process, including a three-level security system for scanning the answer sheets. He said the digital evaluation system improved transparency and helped maintain uniformity in checking answer scripts.
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