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CBSE Prevents Major Cyberattack Amid Student Re-evaluation Surge
CBSE Blocks 3.8 Million-Packet Cyberattack During Re-evaluation Process
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) successfully thwarted a 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service attack on its website during a critical period for student marks verification and re-evaluation. Over 56,000 applications were submitted by students seeking to address discrepancies in their marks.
- 01The CBSE blocked a denial-of-service attack consisting of 3.8 million packets on June 3, 2026.
- 02By 9:30 PM on the same day, more than 56,000 applications for marks verification and re-evaluation were received.
- 03Payment gateways from banks including SBI, Canara Bank, and Indian Bank were utilized, processing thousands of transactions.
- 04The re-evaluation window for Class 12 students opened on June 2, 2026, and applications can be submitted until June 6, 2026.
- 05CBSE's technical teams are enhancing website performance to ensure a smoother experience for students.
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On June 3, 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced that it successfully thwarted a significant denial-of-service (DoS) attack targeting its official website, which comprised 3.8 million packets. This incident occurred during a peak period for students seeking verification and re-evaluation of their marks, with over 56,000 applications submitted by 9:30 PM the same day. A DoS attack aims to disrupt access to a website by overwhelming it with excessive requests. In response, CBSE's technical teams are actively monitoring and improving website performance to enhance user experience. The board's verification portal features payment gateways from several banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank, allowing students to complete payments securely without needing specific bank accounts. The marks verification and re-evaluation process for Class 12 students commenced on June 2, 2026, and applications will be accepted until June 6, 2026.
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The thwarting of the cyberattack ensures that students can access the re-evaluation services without disruption, maintaining the integrity of the examination process.
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