The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to apply for scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets until midnight on May 25. This decision follows numerous complaints regarding technical issues on the board's online portal, including payment failures and login errors. Many students reported that despite multiple attempts, they were unable to complete their applications, with some experiencing deductions from their bank accounts without successful submissions. In response to the growing criticism, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has enlisted experts from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur to assist in resolving these technical challenges. Additionally, he has sought help from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address issues related to the payment gateway system. This marks the third extension in the application deadline, reflecting the significant disruption caused by ongoing portal problems. CBSE has urged students to complete their applications before the new deadline and reassured them that technical teams are actively working to stabilize the portal.