CBSE Responds to Class 12 Student Anxiety Over New Marking System
CBSE Addresses Class 12 Result Anxiety Over On Screen Marking: Here's How Students React
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has addressed Class 12 students' anxiety regarding their results due to the re-introduction of On-Screen Marking (OSM). The board emphasized its commitment to student well-being and provided resources for those dissatisfied with their results, including verification and re-evaluation options.
- 01CBSE has acknowledged growing anxiety among Class 12 students related to the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system introduced this year.
- 02Students can access evaluated answer books, verification of issues, and re-evaluation of answer sheets if dissatisfied with their results.
- 03CBSE has set up a toll-free helpline (1800-11-8004) and email support for students experiencing anxiety.
- 04Students have expressed demands for free re-evaluation and criticized the implementation of the OSM system without proper training for teachers.
- 05The verification fee is ₹500 (approximately $6 USD) per answer book, while re-evaluation costs ₹100 (roughly $1.20 USD) per question.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a message addressing the anxiety among Class 12 students regarding their results, particularly due to the re-introduction of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) mechanism. The board has recognized the concerns expressed on social media and reassured students that their well-being is a priority. CBSE has outlined clear avenues for students who are dissatisfied with their results, including access to evaluated answer books, verification of observed issues, and re-evaluation of answer sheets. To support students experiencing anxiety, CBSE has established a toll-free helpline and email support. However, many students are demanding free re-evaluation and have criticized the board for implementing the OSM system without adequate training for teachers. The verification fee is set at ₹500 (approximately $6 USD) per answer book, while re-evaluation costs ₹100 (about $1.20 USD) per question. The ongoing discussions reflect significant student unrest and a call for accountability from the CBSE regarding the new assessment scheme.
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The anxiety surrounding results may affect students' mental health and academic performance. The availability of support resources aims to alleviate these concerns.
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