- CBSE denied media reports of glitches in Class 12 On-Screen Marking system
- Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj confirmed evaluation is on schedule and working well
- Students can expect Class 12 results by the third week of May as planned
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday refuted a media report alleging glitches and delays in the evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets under its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, asserting that the process is working "perfectly" and is on schedule.
Speaking to PTI, Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj said students can expect their results in the third week of May, as indicated earlier.
He dismissed the media report flagging technical issues in the newly introduced system as being "far away from facts".
"My evaluation is going very perfectly, better than the previous evaluation," Bhardwaj said, adding that the board is "so proud" of the rollout of the full-scale On-Screen Marking system this year.
"I refute each and everything that has been stated in some media news portals. These are false, and everything is perfectly fine. We are so proud that we have started this process," he said.
Highlighting feedback from evaluators, Bhardwaj said teachers are expressing satisfaction with the system.
"They are sending me selfies, photographs, and messages thanking us, saying they are fortunate to work with this system," he said, adding that even those not assigned evaluation duties have shown interest in participating.
On the status of the evaluation process, Bhardwaj said it is proceeding "as per schedule".
When asked about the timeline for the declaration of results, he said students can expect them in the third week of May, as stated earlier. "The results will be declared when they are prepared. People should wait till then," he added.
CBSE had announced the introduction of OSM for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books from the 2026 board examinations. The examinations commenced on February 17.
In a circular issued to principals of affiliated schools on February 9, the board said the move aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in the assessment process.
CBSE conducts Class 10 and 12 examinations annually in India and across 26 countries, catering to nearly 46 lakh students.
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