CBSE Extends Deadline for Class 12 Answer Copy Requests Amid Technical Issues
CBSE again extends Class 12 answer copy request deadline amid portal issues

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to request scanned copies of their evaluated answer books from May 24 to May 25, 2026. This decision follows technical disruptions affecting the application process, prompting the board to ensure students have adequate time to submit requests.
- 01The deadline for requesting scanned answer copies has been extended to midnight on May 25, 2026.
- 02Technical issues arose after the introduction of an on-screen marking system, disrupting the application process.
- 03Refunds will be issued to students who faced payment issues, with excess payments returned to the original payment method.
- 04The CBSE will announce the schedule for re-evaluation requests soon, with the portal open for two days after the last scanned answer book is released.
- 05Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is overseeing improvements to the portal with assistance from IIT experts.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced an extension for students requesting scanned copies of their evaluated answer books for the Class 12 Board Examinations 2026. Originally set for May 24, the new deadline is now May 25, 2026, at midnight. This extension comes in response to technical glitches that disrupted the online application process, where many students reported incomplete applications despite payments being deducted. To address these issues, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has enlisted experts from IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur to assist in resolving the portal's problems. Additionally, CBSE confirmed that refunds will be processed for students affected by payment discrepancies, with excess amounts returned to their original payment methods. The board also plans to announce the schedule for re-evaluation requests shortly, ensuring that the portal remains accessible for two days after the last scanned answer book is made available. This move aims to facilitate a smoother experience for students amid ongoing technical challenges.
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The extension of the deadline allows students more time to navigate the application process amid technical difficulties.
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