CBSE On-Screen Marking Controversy: Government's Swift Response Amid Rising Student Concerns
The government addresses mounting unrest over CBSE's On-Screen Marking system among students and parents. Union Minister Chirag Paswan assures that issues, including technical glitches and evaluation discrepancies, are a top priority. Amid criticism, senior officials promise systemic improvements, amidst calls for clarity from various political figures on the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.
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In response to rising concerns over the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking evaluation system, Union Minister Chirag Paswan affirmed the government's commitment to addressing the issue as a priority. Students and parents nationwide have voiced dissatisfaction over technical glitches and mismatched answer sheets.
The controversy has prompted the government to vow reforms. Paswan emphasized the need for systemic improvements to prevent future occurrences, underscoring that protecting students' academic futures is paramount. Meanwhile, political leaders have intensified scrutiny on education authorities following a controversial paper leak case from NEET-UG 2026.
Congress leader Digvijay Singh criticized the Ministry of Education's handling of the NEET-UG paper leak, questioning the National Testing Agency's denial of a leak despite re-examination. Singh also condemned CBSE's repeated reliance on the criticized On-Screen Marking system, citing its past failures in other institutions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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