CBSE On OSM Controversy: CBSE responded to the on-screen marking controversy, reduced the fees for re-evaluation.

By Samira Vishwas On May 17, 2026

New Delhi. CBSE had also implemented On Screen Marking (OSM) for the 12th board exam of 2026. After the declaration of CBSE 12th board results, controversy has arisen on OSM. Many students have alleged that they have got higher marks in some subjects and lower marks in others. Students say that they had given better exams in subjects in which they got less marks. CBSE has now replied on this.

#WATCH | Delhi: Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, says, “As you are aware, the Class 12 results recently declared by the CBSE were marked using an On-Screen Marking (OSM) system this time. Following this, certain concerns have been… pic.twitter.com/QPwjO6f8Oi
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CBSE Secretary School Education Sanjay Kumar said on Sunday that OSM has not been used for the first time. It has been used before also. He said that students have some doubts about on-screen marking. Concern is being raised that children should have got more marks, but got less marks. CBSE official said that OSM is used in many countries of the world. Students who have any doubt about their marks being reduced can get the examination copy of the concerned subject re-evaluated. Sanjay Kumar said that CBSE wants the well-being of all children. He said that CBSE does not want students to feel that their qualifications are not being respected.

VIDEO | Delhi: Ministry of Education Secretary, Sanjay Kumar, addressing a press conference on CBSE Class 12 evaluation issues, said, “There is anxiety among our children, and I can see that on social media, in newspapers, and through other forms of media as well, we are… pic.twitter.com/pa1WG4Mjnq
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CBSE official said that there has always been an option for re-evaluation of board exam copy. CBSE has decided that if a student wants to get the exam copy re-evaluated, then only Rs 100 will be charged instead of Rs 700. Now only Rs 25 will be charged for re-checking each question. He said that the OSM scan was done in three layers. The mistake that used to happen in adding the total number through online checking has been eliminated. Teachers were also given training for this. Sanjay Kumar said that there were a total of 13000 such copies which could not be scanned properly. These were checked manually. CBSE scanned a total of 98 lakh board exam copies this year.