NationalWednesday, 3 June 2026·The Hindu
CBSE OSM tender issue reaches Parliamentary Standing Committee amid re-evaluation deadline
A Parliamentary Standing Committee heard concerns on CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system, with re-evaluation open until June 6, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 2, 2026, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on education, women, children, youth and sports discussed the CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 exams, and the board said students could apply for re-evaluation until June 6, 2026.
Key specifics
- The committee was chaired by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh.
- CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar attended the meeting.
- Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old student from Jharkhand, submitted a seven-page note on alleged tender irregularities.
- The discussion focused on the use of On-Screen Marking (OSM) in Grade 12 CBSE exams and student issues.
- The re-evaluation window for answer sheets remained open until Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Exam lens
TNPSC polity and education current affairs, Parliamentary Standing Committee, CBSE OSM, June 2 and June 6, 2026; a likely question is about the committee chair, the system name, and the re-evaluation deadline.