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6 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsLeaders Criticize Centre Over CBSE Exam Evaluation Issues and Student Complaints
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal have criticized the Centre over alleged discrepancies in the CBSE Class 12 board exams, including issues with the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, wrong markings, and evaluation glitches affecting around 18.5 lakh students. Gandhi highlighted a 17-year-old student's complaint about a swapped physics answer sheet and accused the government of ignoring grievances and targeting youth critics. The Education Ministry has engaged IIT experts to address technical problems, while calls for the Education Minister's resignation have been made.
Political Bias
72%20%8%
Sentiment
28%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 6 sources
● Left 72%● Center 20%● Right 8%
The article group predominantly features opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal criticizing the ruling government and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for alleged irregularities in CBSE exam evaluations. The coverage reflects opposition perspectives highlighting student grievances and government inaction, while also noting the government's technical response. The framing centers on political accountability and youth dissent without extensive government defense.
Sentiment — Negative (28/100)
The overall tone across the articles is critical and concerned, focusing on reported errors in exam evaluation and the impact on students. The sentiment is largely negative toward the government's handling of the situation, emphasizing allegations of negligence and intimidation. However, the inclusion of the Education Ministry's engagement with IITs introduces a neutral element reflecting efforts to resolve issues.
How 6 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| timesnow | NEET UG Paper Leak: Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal Demand Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation | Left | Negative |
| economictimes | 'Gen Z will shatter PM's arrogance': Rahul Gandhi slams govt over CBSE OSM row | Left | Neutral |
| zeenews | 'Modi-Shah duo turned institutions into symbol of rigging': Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over CBSE exam evaluation | Left | Negative |
| indianexpress | 'First NEET, now CBSE': Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal attack Centre over exam row | Left | Negative |
| hindustantimes | Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over CBSE row: 'Modi government fears the youth and Gen Z' | Left | Negative |
| zeenews | CBSE physics answersheet changed, wrong marking issue: Rahul Gandhi says Gen-Z will shatter Modi govt's arrogance | Left | Negative |
Coverage timeline
zeenews broke this story on 25 May, 11:14 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1zeenews25 May, 11:14 amCBSE physics answersheet changed, wrong marking issue: Rahul Gandhi says Gen-Z will shatter Modi govt's arrogance
- 2hindustantimes25 May, 01:22 pmRahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over CBSE row: 'Modi government fears the youth and Gen Z'
- 3indianexpress25 May, 01:33 pm'First NEET, now CBSE': Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal attack Centre over exam row
- 4zeenews25 May, 01:50 pm'Modi-Shah duo turned institutions into symbol of rigging': Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over CBSE exam evaluation
- 5economictimes25 May, 02:31 pm'Gen Z will shatter PM's arrogance': Rahul Gandhi slams govt over CBSE OSM row
- 6timesnow25 May, 02:35 pmNEET UG Paper Leak: Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal Demand Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
Lens Score breakdown
39/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- abuse of power
This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.
- systemic failure
This story points to a failure in institutional processes — regulation, safety, oversight, or service delivery breaking down at scale.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
CBSECentral Ministry of EducationMinistry of EducationEducation Ministry
Political
BJPCongressModi Government
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 6
- Last analysed
- 25 May 2026
- Key entities
- Central Board of Secondary EducationEducation ministerLakhSocial mediaRahul GandhiInformation technologyBharatiya Janata PartyIndian National CongressPremiership of Narendra ModiDharmendra PradhanMahatma GandhiStates and union territories of India
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