The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has encountered significant criticism regarding its newly implemented On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for the Class 12 board examinations, which was fully adopted in 2026. Following the announcement of results on May 13, students expressed dissatisfaction over unexpectedly low marks, raising concerns about the evaluation process's integrity. The OSM system allows for digital evaluation of answer sheets that are scanned and assessed online by teachers. While CBSE aimed to enhance efficiency and transparency, the implementation faced technical challenges, including unclear scanned copies, leading to manual checks for approximately 13,000 answer sheets. The overall pass percentage fell to 85.20%, prompting discussions about the efficacy of the new system. In response to the backlash, the Ministry of Education defended OSM, emphasizing its potential benefits, such as reduced clerical errors and improved standardization. Additionally, CBSE has lowered fees for accessing evaluated answer sheets and re-evaluation requests to ₹100, aiming to address student concerns. Despite the controversy, officials maintain that OSM is a step forward in modernizing the evaluation process.