From being called 'Pakistani' to CBSE's apology: Vedanta Shrivastava case amid OSM row
Vedant Shrivastava, a Class 12 student, faced online trolling after flagging a discrepancy in his Physics exam results linked to the CBSE's new marking system. Despite receiving an apology from the CBSE, he was subjected to derogatory comments, including being labeled 'Pakistani'. The incident has sparked broader concerns about the evaluation process and the treatment of students voicing legitimate grievances.
- ▪Vedant Shrivastava requested scanned copies of his answer sheets after receiving low marks in Physics.
- ▪He discovered that the answer sheet linked to his roll number did not belong to him.
- ▪His social media post about the issue garnered over 3.2 million views but also led to online abuse and trolling.
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From being called 'Pakistani' to CBSE's apology: Vedanta Shrivastava case amid OSM rowAfter the matter blew up on social media, CBSE joint secretary (coordination) acknowledged the mismatch and informed him that his marks would be corrected.Updated on: May 26, 2026 10:05 AM ISTEdited by Aryan MudgalShare viaCopy link Class 12 student Vedant Shrivastava, who only flagged a mix-up of his Physics board exam answer sheet, was subjected to trolling on social media and was even labelled a ‘Pakistani’, all for flagging discrepancies in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)’s new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
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