CBSE Faces Security and Evaluation Concerns Amid Student and Vendor Allegations
A Class 12 student and hobbyist cybersecurity researcher, Adhikary, claimed a 'master password' flaw in CBSE's online evaluation portal allowed unauthorized access to marks, which he reported to CERT-In in February. CBSE denied the operational portal was compromised, stating the cited site was a test environment. Separately, students Vedant Shrivastava and Sarthak Sidhant raised concerns over answer sheet discrepancies and tender processes favoring a vendor. CBSE and the vendor have denied wrongdoing, while opposition leader Rahul Gandhi praised the students' activism.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 40%, Centre 50%, Right 10%). Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 41/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present multiple perspectives, including student claims of security flaws and procedural irregularities, CBSE's official denials, and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's support for the students. Coverage includes government cybersecurity responses and vendor involvement, reflecting a mix of critical and defensive viewpoints without overt political alignment.
The tone across the articles is mixed, combining critical reports of alleged security vulnerabilities and procedural issues with official denials and corrective actions. Student activism and political support add a dimension of engagement and scrutiny, resulting in a balanced sentiment that neither fully condemns nor endorses any party.
How 2 sources covered this story
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