Congress Leader Criticizes CBSE's On-Screen Marking Amid Allegations of Mismanagement
CBSE On-Screen Marking row: Ramesh slams 'arrogant' Dharmendra Pradhan
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Jairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, criticized the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its compromised On-Screen Marking system and alleged irregularities in its tender process. He called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing incompetence and arrogance in managing the situation.
- 01Jairam Ramesh accused the CBSE of acknowledging vulnerabilities in its On-Screen Marking system after weeks of denial.
- 02Ramesh flagged irregularities in the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in August 2025, questioning the integrity of the tendering process.
- 03He demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for overseeing alleged irregularities that affect students' well-being.
- 04The CBSE defended itself, stating that it followed proper protocols in awarding the contract to Coempt Eduteck.
- 05Reports of technical failures and discrepancies in evaluated answer sheets have increased scrutiny on the CBSE.
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Jairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, has publicly criticized the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) regarding its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, which he claims has been compromised. In a recent post, Ramesh highlighted irregularities in the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in August 2025, questioning the role of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, whom he described as 'arrogant and incompetent.' He accused the government of shielding Coempt Eduteck, the contractor for the OnMark portal, despite its failures. Ramesh reiterated Congress' demand for Pradhan's resignation, emphasizing the negative impact on students' mental health due to these irregularities. In response, the CBSE rejected these allegations, asserting that it adhered to General Financial Rules in awarding the contract and that the claims were misleading. The board is currently under pressure due to reports of technical issues and discrepancies in evaluated answer sheets, raising concerns about its operational integrity.
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The controversy surrounding the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system has raised concerns about the integrity of the evaluation process, potentially affecting student outcomes.
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