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Congress Demands Resignation of Education Minister Over CBSE Grade 12 Marking Issues
CBSE Class 12 marking row: Jairam Ramesh demands Pradhan's resignation
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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged irregularities in the CBSE's On Screen Marking system, which reportedly led to a decline in the Grade 12 pass percentage by 3%. He criticized the government's preparedness and demanded accountability from Prime Minister Modi.
- 01The pass percentage for CBSE Grade 12 examinations dropped from 88% to 85% due to issues with the On Screen Marking system.
- 02Jairam Ramesh criticized the government's lack of preparedness for implementing the new grading system.
- 03The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced refunds for students charged incorrectly during the application for scanned answer sheets.
- 04In 2026, the pass percentage fell to 85.20%, coinciding with the introduction of the On Screen Marking system.
- 05The CBSE extended the deadline for students to apply for scanned copies of their evaluated answer books due to technical issues.
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Jairam Ramesh, a Congress Member of Parliament, has reiterated his demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid allegations of irregularities in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On Screen Marking (OSM) system. Ramesh highlighted that the pass percentage for Grade 12 students dropped significantly from 88% to 85%, attributing this decline to various issues such as blurred answer sheets and erroneous marking. He criticized the government for its apparent unpreparedness in implementing the OSM system, questioning why these issues were not anticipated. The CBSE has responded to the backlash by announcing refunds for students who were overcharged for scanned copies of their answer sheets and has extended the application deadline for these copies. The decline in the pass percentage is particularly concerning as it coincides with the introduction of the new marking system, raising questions about its effectiveness and the government's accountability.
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The decline in pass percentages and issues with the grading system could affect students' academic futures and college admissions.
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