Kerala seeks urgent intervention over CBSE Plus Two evaluation complaints
The Kerala government has requested urgent intervention from the CBSE and the Union government regarding complaints about the evaluation of Class XII examination papers. Concerns have been raised about low marks, unclear scanned answer sheets, and delays in the revaluation process. The state plans to formally ask for an extension on revaluation applications and investigate the allegations of errors in the new On-Screen Marking system.
- ▪The Kerala government has sought intervention from the CBSE and Union government over evaluation complaints.
- ▪General Education Minister N. Samsudheen highlighted issues such as low marks and unclear answer sheets.
- ▪Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas criticized the Central government for not addressing examination irregularities.
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The Kerala government has sought urgent intervention from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Union government in connection with the widespread complaints over the evaluation of CBSE Class XII examination papers under the newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.General Education Minister N. Samsudheen told mediapersons on Sunday (May 24, 2026) that the State had taken serious note of the concerns raised by students and parents across Kerala, particularly regarding unexpectedly low marks, lack of clarity in scanned answer sheets and delays in the revaluation process.He also pointed out that the State government would formally request the CBSE and the Centre to extend the application deadline for revaluation and examine the allegations concerning errors in…
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