Student Activist Sarthak Siddhant Urges CBSE to Extend Re-evaluation Deadline Amid Controversy
Sarthak Siddhant demands CBSE re-evaluation extension: 'I was busy this week exposing you'
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Sarthak Siddhant, a Class 12 student from Ranchi, has requested the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to extend the re-evaluation deadline for answer sheets. His plea follows a week of significant developments after he raised concerns about the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system, which led to official inquiries and changes in the board's leadership.
- 01Sarthak Siddhant called for an extension of the June 7 deadline for answer-sheet re-evaluation, citing his recent activism against CBSE's practices.
- 02His allegations regarding the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system prompted the transfer of CBSE chairman Rahul Singh and the initiation of an inquiry.
- 03Sidhant's investigation revealed at least 15 discrepancies in the tender documents related to the OSM project, which the CBSE and the involved company have denied.
- 04The CBSE has stated that the procurement process adhered to General Financial Rules and that the contract was awarded to the lowest bidder.
- 05Despite his criticisms, Sidhant supports the idea of digital evaluation but advocates for more thorough testing before implementation.
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Sarthak Siddhant, a Class 12 student from Ranchi, has publicly requested the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to extend the deadline for answer-sheet re-evaluation, which is set for June 7. His appeal comes on the heels of significant developments following his allegations regarding the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. After presenting a detailed report to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Siddhant's findings led to the transfer of CBSE chairman Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta, as well as the initiation of an official inquiry into the procurement process. Siddhant's investigation uncovered at least 15 discrepancies in the tender documents associated with the OSM project, which the CBSE has denied, asserting that the contract was awarded according to standard financial rules. The re-evaluation process itself has faced criticism, with the CBSE stating that corrective measures were taken following numerous complaints. Despite his concerns, Siddhant believes in the potential of digital evaluation but insists on the need for more extensive pilot testing before such systems are widely implemented.
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The ongoing controversy surrounding the CBSE's evaluation system could affect students' confidence in the examination process.
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