What is OSM? CBSE evaluation system for Class 12 that got Delhi student 'Pakistani' label
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has faced criticism over its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 due to allegations of discrepancies in answer sheet evaluations. A student named Vedant Shrivastava highlighted these issues after receiving a Physics answer sheet that did not match his handwriting, leading to significant social media backlash. The CBSE has since acknowledged the error and promised to revise his marks accordingly.
- ▪The CBSE's OSM system has been criticized for glitches and discrepancies in the re-evaluation process.
- ▪Vedant Shrivastava, a Class 12 student, reported that his Physics answer sheet was not his, leading to online harassment.
- ▪The CBSE admitted to a technical issue that resulted in the incorrect answer sheet being uploaded against Vedant's roll number.
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What is OSM? CBSE evaluation system for Class 12 that got Delhi student 'Pakistani' labelConcerns over CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 stem from allegations by students of mismatch in the answer sheets uploaded by the board.Published on: May 26, 2026 12:28 PM ISTEdited by Nayanika SenguptaShare viaCopy link The new OSM system of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for Class 12 has come under scrutiny over growing complaints alleging glitches and discrepancies in the re-evaluation process.
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