Gen-Z and a blog: How 17-yr-old Sarthak's investigation of CBSE OSM tenders became centrepiece of a mega row
A blog post by 17-year-old Sarthak Sidhant has sparked a political controversy regarding the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system. His investigation into tender documents alleges that the CBSE modified requirements to favor a specific vendor, Coempt EduTeck. The findings have drawn attention from prominent political figures, calling for further inquiry into the procurement process.
- ▪Sarthak Sidhant published his findings after reviewing tender documents related to the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system.
- ▪His blog alleges that the CBSE systematically modified eligibility requirements to benefit Coempt EduTeck.
- ▪Prominent political leaders have referenced Sidhant's blog to question the integrity of the CBSE's procurement process.
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Gen-Z and a blog: How 17-yr-old Sarthak's investigation of CBSE OSM tenders became centrepiece of a mega rowSarthak Sidhant published findings after reviewing tender documents; Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal among leaders who's pointed to his blog to question PM ModiUpdated on: May 30, 2026 5:19 PM ISTWritten by Aarish ChhabraShare viaCopy link A blog post by a Class 12 student from Jharkhand has become the focal point of a nationwide political controversy over the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
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