What is on-screen marking system at centre of row over CBSE Class 12 results?
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introduced an on-screen marking (OSM) system for Class 12 board exams in 2026, leading to controversy after the pass percentage dropped to 85.2%, the lowest in seven years. The OSM system involved scanning and digitally evaluating 98.6 lakh answer sheets to enhance transparency and reduce human error. While CBSE and the education ministry defended the system as secure and aligned with global practices, educators raised concerns about inadequate training and technical legibility issues.
- ▪CBSE introduced the on-screen marking system for Class 12 exams, resulting in a drop in the pass percentage to 85.2% in 2026.
- ▪Under OSM, 98.6 lakh answer sheets were scanned and evaluated digitally without printing or physical transportation.
- ▪The education ministry stated that some answer sheets had legibility issues due to light-colored ink, even after repeated scanning.
- ▪CBSE claims the OSM system improves transparency, fairness, and consistency by following step-by-step marking and automatic total calculation.
- ▪Some school officials criticized the rapid rollout of OSM, citing insufficient teacher training, especially in government schools.
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What is on-screen marking system at centre of row over CBSE Class 12 results?CBSE moved away from the traditional method of checking papers and introduced digital evaluation for Class 12 through the on-screen marking system.Updated on: May 17, 2026 3:46 PM ISTEdited by Aryan MudgalShare viaCopy link A fresh controversy has erupted over the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)'s newly introduced on-screen marking (OSM) system to evaluate Class 12 board examination results for 2026.
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