New CBSE Portal for Answer Sheet Re-evaluation Approved by IIT Panel
IIT panel approves new secure portal for CBSE answer sheet re-evaluation
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The IIT panel has approved a new secure portal for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to facilitate the re-evaluation of answer sheets, replacing a previous system that had significant security vulnerabilities. Over 70,000 applications for re-evaluation have been received.
- 01The IIT panel's approval allows for a new portal to enhance the security of the CBSE re-evaluation process.
- 02The previous portal developed by Coempt EduTeck was found to have serious security weaknesses, risking unauthorized data access.
- 03The new portal's development involved teams from Digital India Corporation, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur, focusing on security improvements.
- 04As of June 4, 2026, CBSE received 70,433 applications for mark verification and re-evaluation, with a significant number for re-evaluation.
- 05Data from the old On-Screen Marking system has been migrated to CBSE-controlled servers to enhance data security.
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) panel has granted security clearance to a new portal designed for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to manage the re-evaluation of answer sheets. This decision comes after the previous portal, developed by Coempt EduTeck, was found to have multiple security vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. The new system has been fortified with enhanced security measures to protect against such risks. The development of the portal involved collaboration between the Digital India Corporation, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur, focusing on improving the base code and identifying vulnerabilities. As of June 4, 2026, CBSE reported receiving a total of 70,433 applications for verification and re-evaluation of marks, indicating significant student engagement in the re-evaluation process. All data related to the old On-Screen Marking system has been successfully migrated to servers controlled by CBSE to further bolster security.
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The new secure portal aims to protect student data during the re-evaluation process, enhancing trust in the CBSE's assessment systems.
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