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Students across multiple regions have reported serious discrepancies in the evaluation process, including blurred scans, missing pages, incorrect marking, and instances where correct answers were left unmarked. Additional complaints include mismatched handwriting appearing in evaluated scripts, raising concerns over processing accuracy and system reliability.
The cumulative impact of these issues has coincided with a reported decline in the overall pass rate to 85.20 percent, marking the lowest level recorded in seven years.
Among the reported cases, the incident involving Vedant Shrivastava drew significant attention after a physics answer sheet mix-up prompted public intervention and corrective action by the Central Board of Secondary Education. In another widely cited complaint, parent Geetu Moza alleged that marks were deducted despite answers matching official marking guidelines, further intensifying concerns over evaluation consistency.
In response to mounting criticism, the board has initiated an audit process involving teams from the Indian Institutes of Technology to examine systemic and technical shortcomings in the digital evaluation framework. Authorities have also begun issuing refunds linked to re-evaluation fees, while simultaneously addressing instability issues reported on the evaluation and grievance portals.
The controversy surrounding the On-Screen Marking system has raised serious questions about the readiness of large-scale digital assessment infrastructure in high-stakes examinations. As corrective measures continue, the Central Board of Secondary Education faces increasing pressure to restore confidence among students, parents, and academic institutions in the integrity of the examination evaluation process.
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