The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has responded to concerns from Class 12 students regarding their board exam results, which many felt were lower than expected. CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh clarified that the transition to the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, which involves evaluating scanned answer sheets digitally, does not alter the marking criteria. He emphasized that evaluators continue to apply the same marking scheme as before. This year, nearly 98 lakh answer sheets were processed using the OSM system, which was initially introduced in 2014 but faced implementation challenges due to technology. Students expressed worries on social media about stricter marking standards and a decrease in pass rates, but CBSE has denied any changes to assessment standards and confirmed that no Artificial Intelligence (AI) was utilized in grading. Additionally, the board has implemented quality checks and trained about 3 lakh teachers, including 77,000 evaluators, to ensure a smooth evaluation process. To address student dissatisfaction, CBSE has reduced re-evaluation costs and opened a re-evaluation mechanism starting May 19.