17-Year-Old Student Sarthak Sidhant to Present Findings on CBSE's OSM System to Parliament
17-year-old Sarthak Sidhant, who probed CBSE's OSM system, to appear before Parliament panel
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Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old student, will address a parliamentary panel regarding the Central Board of Secondary Education's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. His investigation revealed discrepancies favoring Coempt EduTeck, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the examination process.
- 01Sidhant's findings suggest that the CBSE altered eligibility rules to benefit Coempt EduTeck, previously known as Globarena.
- 02He identified at least 15 discrepancies in the tender documents, including the removal of a 'poor performance' clause.
- 03The issue has garnered attention from political figures, including Rahul Gandhi, who called for an independent judicial inquiry.
- 04Sidhant will present his findings to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, which is reviewing the OSM system.
- 05The investigation follows reports of student suicides linked to Coempt EduTeck's previous actions.
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Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old student, is set to present his findings on the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system to a parliamentary panel on Tuesday. His investigation, which involved reviewing tender documents from the Central Public Procurement portal, claims that the CBSE modified eligibility and technical requirements across three tender rounds to favor Coempt EduTeck, a company previously known as Globarena. Sidhant has identified at least 15 discrepancies, including the removal of a 'poor performance' clause that previously disqualified poorly performing service providers. His blog post has attracted significant attention, including from Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who has called for a judicial inquiry into the matter. The parliamentary committee will assess the concerns raised by students regarding the OSM system in Class 12 examinations, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in educational processes.
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The investigation into CBSE's OSM system could lead to significant changes in how educational assessments are conducted in India, affecting students nationwide.
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