CBSE Faces Multiple Controversies Beyond On-Screen Marking Crisis
On-Screen Marking Not The First Crisis For CBSE: 4 Times The Board Failed To Check Lapses
Image: News 18
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has faced several crises, including the recent on-screen marking (OSM) debacle. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has taken responsibility, promising to address irregularities. Past issues include paper leaks, re-evaluation scandals, and intervention by the Supreme Court.
- 01The On-Screen Marking crisis in 2026 led to severe trust issues among students due to discrepancies in evaluations.
- 02In 2018, leaked question papers forced over 1.6 million students to undergo re-examinations.
- 03Re-evaluation scandals in 2016-2017 saw individual scores inflated by up to 60%, prompting High Court involvement.
- 04The Supreme Court nullified the All India Pre-Medical Test in 2015 due to a high-tech cheating scandal.
- 05CBSE is currently working with cybersecurity experts to address vulnerabilities in its evaluation systems.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is grappling with a series of controversies, the latest being the on-screen marking (OSM) crisis. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has acknowledged the board's failures and committed to rectifying any irregularities. The OSM crisis, which emerged in 2026, caused widespread outrage as students received incorrect evaluations, including answer sheets with unfamiliar handwriting and missing pages. This incident followed a troubling history for CBSE, including the 2018 paper leaks that forced over 1.6 million students to retake exams, and re-evaluation scandals from 2016-2017 that inflated scores by up to 60% due to errors in grading. Additionally, the Supreme Court intervened in 2015, nullifying the All India Pre-Medical Test after a cheating ring was uncovered. In response to ongoing issues, CBSE has enlisted cybersecurity professionals to secure its evaluation processes.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The ongoing crises at CBSE affect millions of students across India, undermining their trust in the examination system.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think is the most pressing issue for CBSE?
Connecting to poll...
More about Central Board of Secondary Education
CBSE Removes Blacklisting Clause from OSM Contract Amid Controversy
News 18 • Jun 1, 2026
CBSE Faces Criticism Over Removal of Blacklisting Clause in Digital Evaluation Tender
Times Now News • Jun 1, 2026
&w=1200&q=75)
Rahul Gandhi Criticizes CBSE for High Re-evaluation Fees and Technical Issues
Zee News • Jun 1, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.