Delhi High Court Requests Government and CBSE Response on Exam Marking Issues
Delhi HC seeks Centre, CBSE response on exam marking discrepancy plea

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The Delhi High Court has requested responses from the Central Government and the Central Board of Secondary Education regarding discrepancies in the On-Screen Marking system for CBSE exams. The petition raises concerns about fairness and transparency in exam evaluation, affecting students' futures.
- 01The Delhi High Court is set to hear the petition regarding marking discrepancies on June 12.
- 02The petitioner, the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), demands compensatory marks and reopening of the revaluation portal.
- 03Concerns were raised about blurred scans and missing pages in the On-Screen Marking system, affecting many students nationwide.
- 04CBSE acknowledged technical glitches in the system, with over 127,000 applications submitted for scanned answer sheets.
- 05The outcome of this case could significantly impact students' academic futures, including university admissions and scholarship opportunities.
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The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Central Government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) concerning a petition that highlights discrepancies in the marking process of CBSE examinations conducted via the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The case is scheduled for hearing on June 12. The petitioner, the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), argues that the OSM system has led to numerous issues, including unreadable copies, blurred scans, and missing pages, which have raised concerns about the fairness and reliability of the examination process. They are requesting directions for compensatory marks, reopening of the revaluation portal, and manual rechecking of answer sheets. The CBSE has acknowledged the technical problems with the OSM system, noting that approximately 127,146 applications regarding 387,399 scanned answer sheets were submitted shortly after results were declared. The implications of this case are significant, as Class XII board marks play a critical role in students' academic futures, influencing university admissions and scholarship opportunities.
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The outcome of this case could influence the evaluation process for future CBSE examinations, affecting students' academic records.
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