CBSE Faces Scrutiny Over Class 12 On-Screen Marking System and Evaluation Process
The Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 evaluation has faced widespread criticism due to technical glitches, answer-sheet mismatches, and alleged tender irregularities. Students reported blurred or incorrect scanned answer sheets, portal crashes, and payment gateway cyberattacks. A 17-year-old student researcher highlighted discrepancies favoring a Hyderabad-based firm linked to a past Telangana exam controversy. Protests and political demands for transparency and accountability have intensified, while CBSE plans to enhance transparency by providing scanned answer sheets via DigiLocker from 2027.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 36%, Centre 60%, Right 4%). Overall sentiment is neutral (38/100). Lens Score 26/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thenewsminute— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- thestatesman— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- thehindu— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents multiple perspectives including student activists, opposition leaders, and government officials. Opposition figures and student groups criticize CBSE and the Education Ministry for alleged mismanagement and tender favoritism, while CBSE officials defend the process and cite technical challenges. The coverage includes voices demanding accountability and transparency, reflecting a politically charged environment without endorsing any side.
The overall sentiment is critical and concerned, focusing on technical failures, student grievances, and procedural controversies. While some articles include official responses and plans for improvement, the dominant tone highlights distrust, frustration, and calls for reform. The presence of protests and political criticism contributes to a predominantly negative but fact-based coverage.