CBSE Re-evaluation Portal Faces Glitches, Fees Fluctuate Dramatically
Rs 69,000 for answer sheets: CBSE portal glitch leaves students, parents baffled; re-evaluation timeline extended
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Students and parents of Class 12 students in India are facing significant challenges with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) re-evaluation portal, including fluctuating fees and technical glitches. The board has extended the re-evaluation timeline amid growing frustration over the system's reliability, with some fees reported as high as ₹69,420 for answersheets.
- 01Fees for re-evaluation and obtaining answersheets have fluctuated dramatically, with reports of charges ranging from ₹1 to ₹69,420.
- 02The CBSE has extended the deadline for obtaining scanned photocopies of answer sheets to May 24.
- 03Students have reported issues such as website crashes, payment failures, and incomplete records during the re-evaluation process.
- 04Public representatives, including MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, have raised concerns over the portal's functionality and the evaluation process.
- 05Many students are also preparing for competitive exams, adding to their stress amid the ongoing issues with the CBSE portal.
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Students and parents of Class 12 students in India are expressing frustration over the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) re-evaluation portal, which has been plagued by technical glitches and fluctuating fees. Reports indicate that the fees for re-evaluation and obtaining answersheets have varied wildly, with some students being charged as much as ₹69,420 for multiple subjects. In response to these issues, the CBSE has extended the deadline for obtaining scanned photocopies of answer sheets to May 24. Complaints have surfaced regarding website crashes, payment failures, and incomplete records, leading to concerns about the reliability of the evaluation process. Public representatives, including MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, have sought intervention from the Union education minister, highlighting the difficulties faced by students during this critical period. The situation has intensified as many students are simultaneously preparing for competitive examinations such as JEE, NEET, and CUET, adding to their stress amid the ongoing issues with the CBSE portal. The board has acknowledged the unprecedented traffic and unauthorized interference affecting the system but assures that efforts are being made to resolve these problems.
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The ongoing issues with the CBSE portal could lead to increased stress for students and parents during an already challenging academic period, particularly for those preparing for competitive exams.
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