CBSE to Refund Extra Fees for Class 12 Scanned Copies Amid Student Concerns
CBSE to refund extra fee for Class 12 scanned copies after backlash

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will refund extra fees charged for scanned copies of Class 12 answer sheets following complaints from students. The refunds are due to technical issues that led to incorrect fee deductions during the application process. The Union Ministry of Education is monitoring the situation closely.
- 01Refunds will be issued for excess fees charged during the scanned copy application process on May 21 and 22.
- 02Students reported issues such as low theory marks, unreadable scans, and server crashes during the re-evaluation process.
- 03The Education Ministry is prioritizing student grievances and overseeing the CBSE's handling of the situation.
- 04This year's Class 12 pass percentage dropped to 85.20%, the lowest in several years.
- 05Officials claim that reports of systemic failure are exaggerated and represent isolated incidents.
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In response to significant backlash from students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced refunds for extra fees charged for scanned copies of Class 12 answer sheets. The decision follows complaints about technical issues that resulted in incorrect fee deductions during the application process on May 21 and 22. The CBSE confirmed that excess payments would be refunded using the original payment method, while students charged less will be notified about any balance payments due. Concerns arose after students, including those who qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), reported unexpectedly low marks in subjects like Physics and Chemistry. Complaints included blurry scans, missing marks, and server failures. The Union Ministry of Education is actively overseeing the situation, treating student grievances as a priority. They are analyzing data from the re-evaluation process to address the 3.19% drop in the overall Class 12 pass percentage this year, which is the lowest in recent years. Despite the complaints, officials from the Ministry have denied any systemic failures, labeling the viral posts as isolated incidents.
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The refund process will alleviate financial burdens on students who were overcharged, while addressing concerns about the evaluation process.
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