CBSE 'ignored' calls for regional trials before OSM rollout for Class 12 board exam evaluation
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) faced criticism for not conducting regional trials before implementing the new on-screen marking (OSM) system for Class 12 evaluations. Evaluators reported issues such as incorrect mark recording and poor answer-script scans, leading to concerns about the system's effectiveness. Despite warnings from teachers about the need for better training and features, the CBSE proceeded with the rollout shortly before the examinations began.
- ▪CBSE did not conduct regional pilot projects before rolling out the OSM system for Class 12 evaluations.
- ▪Evaluators reported that the OSM introduced a confusing workflow and produced poor-quality scans of answer scripts.
- ▪Teachers expressed concerns about the lack of training and the pressure to complete evaluations quickly, affecting the quality of marking.
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CBSE 'ignored' calls for regional trials before OSM rollout for Class 12 board exam evaluationEvaluators are now saying the OSM introduced a completely alien workflow, produced shoddy answer-script scans and recorded marks incorrectly.Updated on: May 27, 2026 7:10 AM ISTBy Sanjay MauryaShare viaCopy link The Central Board of Secondary Education appears to have ignored views from its own governing body members to hold pilot projects across regional offices before rolling out the new on-screen marking (OSM) system for Class 12 board examinations this year, according to minutes of a meeting seen by HT.The system is now at the centre of a storm, with evaluators saying OSM introduced a completely alien workflow.
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