Delhi High Court Requests Government and CBSE Input on OSM Evaluation Inquiry
Delhi HC seeks Centre, CBSE responses on plea seeking OSM inquiry
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The Delhi High Court has requested responses from the Centre and CBSE regarding a plea from the National Students’ Union of India for an independent inquiry into alleged irregularities in the On-Screen Marking system, citing concerns from students about evaluation transparency and accuracy.
- 01The Delhi High Court is addressing a plea from the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) regarding the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
- 02Students have raised complaints about discrepancies in the OSM evaluation process, including issues with answer-sheet scanning and mark accuracy.
- 03NSUI president Vinod Jakhar emphasized the importance of a fair evaluation system for the future of lakhs of students.
- 04The court has scheduled the next hearing for June 12, 2026, to review responses from the Centre and CBSE.
- 05The NSUI is advocating for manual rechecking and physical verification of answer sheets for affected students.
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On June 9, 2026, the Delhi High Court sought responses from the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) regarding a plea filed by the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI). The plea calls for an independent inquiry into alleged irregularities in the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used for evaluating answer sheets. Students across the country have reported discrepancies in the evaluation process, raising concerns about the accuracy of marks awarded, the transparency of the evaluation, and the process of answer-sheet scanning. NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar stated that the future of lakhs of students hinges on a fair and accountable evaluation system. The court has directed the Centre and CBSE to provide their responses and has scheduled the next hearing for June 12. The NSUI has reiterated its demand for a thorough investigation into the issues surrounding the OSM system and is committed to supporting affected students throughout this process.
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The outcome of this inquiry could significantly affect the evaluation process for students across India, ensuring fairness and transparency in their academic assessments.
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