Witty replies, shoutout to journo: Sarthak Sidhant, teen who flagged CBSE-OSM issue, is X’s newest ‘chad’
Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old student, has gained attention for his blog exposing alleged irregularities in the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system. He presented his findings to a parliamentary panel, claiming the board modified tender requirements to favor a specific vendor. Sidhant has also become popular on social media for his witty responses to critics and support for investigative journalism.
- ▪Sarthak Sidhant published a blog detailing irregularities in the CBSE's OSM tender process.
- ▪He presented his findings to a parliamentary committee, alleging favoritism towards Coempt EduTeck.
- ▪Sidhant's social media presence has grown due to his sharp replies and support for journalists.
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Witty replies, shoutout to journo: Sarthak Sidhant, teen who flagged CBSE-OSM issue, is X’s newest ‘chad’Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old student, has been in news since posting a blog, titled ‘How CBSE rewrote rules to favour Coempt EduTeck’.Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 11:12 AM ISTBy Nayanika SenguptaShare viaCopy link As the controversy surrounding Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system tender process snowballed online, 17-year-old student Sarthak Sidhant appeared before a parliamentary panel on Tuesday and presented a detailed account of the procurement process and alleged irregularities he claimed to have identified in official documents.Since emerging as one of the top voices to flag possible glaring issues surrounding CBSE's OSM system, Sidhant has…
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