Central Board of Secondary Education Responds To Class 12 Result Controversy Over On-Screen Marking System

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an official clarification after social media saw widespread complaints and confusion over Class 12 board exam marks, especially in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

Students and parents had raised concerns about evaluation accuracy following the declaration of the CBSE Class 12 results, triggering online debate around the Board’s on-screen marking system.

What happened

• CBSE faced criticism online after several students questioned their Class 12 marks.
• Concerns mainly focused on Science subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
• Many students alleged unexpected score drops and inconsistencies in evaluation.
• The controversy quickly spread across social media platforms after the results announcement.

What CBSE said

Central Board of Secondary Education defended its evaluation process and clarified that the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system was introduced to improve:

• Transparency
• Fairness
• Consistency
• Uniform assessment standards

The Board said evaluators still follow stepwise marking, ensuring students receive marks for individual solution steps rather than only final answers.

Why the on-screen marking system matters

According to CBSE:

• The digital evaluation process helps maintain standardised checking across regions.
• It reduces subjectivity during answer-sheet assessment.
• The system ensures all evaluators follow the same marking scheme and guidelines.

The Board stated that the process is designed to create a “fair, just, consistent and equitable assessment system.”

Re-evaluation option for students

CBSE confirmed that students unhappy with their marks can:

• Apply for copies of evaluated answer sheets
• Request verification or re-evaluation
• Seek corrective action if discrepancies are found

The Board described the re-evaluation facility as an important transparency measure.

Why it matters

• The controversy has increased anxiety among students preparing for competitive exams and college admissions.
• Questions around evaluation accuracy directly affect student confidence and academic planning.
• CBSE’s clarification aims to restore trust in the board examination process.

Who is affected

• CBSE Class 12 students across India
• Parents and guardians
• Schools and coaching institutes
• Universities and colleges handling admissions

What to watch next

Attention will now shift to the re-evaluation process and whether large numbers of students apply for answer-sheet verification. Further updates from CBSE regarding marking transparency and student grievances are also expected.