Pradhan discusses CBSE payment gateway overhaul with four public sector banks
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with officials from four public sector banks to discuss improvements to the CBSE payment gateway system. The focus was on creating a reliable and student-friendly payment ecosystem for post-examination services. The banks committed to enhancing protocols and technical upgrades to address payment-related issues.
- ▪Dharmendra Pradhan held discussions with State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Indian Bank.
- ▪The aim is to create a robust payment ecosystem for CBSE's post-examination services.
- ▪The banks have been asked to implement advanced technical safeguards and improve grievance redressal mechanisms.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) held detailed discussions with senior officials of four major public sector banks—State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Indian Bank—regarding the overhaul of the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) payment gateway system.During the meeting, Mr. Pradhan emphasised the need for a robust, reliable, and student-friendly payment ecosystem, particularly for post-examination services such as re-evaluation, obtaining photocopies of answer sheets, and other fee-based processes.
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