India: CBSE's digital marking system under fire as students allege errors, glitches

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) much-touted On-Screen Marking (OSM) system is facing severe backlash from students following the Class 12 examination results. The re-evaluation process, intended to address discrepancies, has instead exposed deeper flaws in the digital evaluation method. Students are sharing harrowing accounts of blurred scanned answer sheets, making even handwriting difficult to decipher, and instances where complete answers were left unchecked. The portal itself has been plagued with technical failures, hindering students from submitting applications and payments during the crucial re-evaluation window. This situation has intensified the outrage among students who claim their scores are significantly lower than expected, despite strong academic records. The board's silence on these widespread issues only adds to the growing anxiety and frustration.

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How are evaluators checking copies if students themselves cannot read the scanned pages?