Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Seeks Centre Response on CBSE OSM Complaints
The Supreme Court is looking at complaints about how CBSE checked students’ answer sheets on computers.
About 1.68 lakh students used a special CBSE complaint window to ask for their marks to be checked again.
Some students reportedly did not receive answer sheets, results, or replies.
Other students said they could not use the website because they lacked internet or faced other problems.
The students’ lawyers want the complaint window opened again.
The Centre said CBSE marks are connected to entrance tests and college admissions.
It said exams such as JEE Main could not be postponed indefinitely.
The court wants more information before deciding whether more action is needed.
The Centre must submit an affidavit by Monday.
The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on complaints concerning CBSE’s On-Screen Marking evaluation system.
Around 1.68 lakh students used CBSE’s one-week complaint window to seek re-evaluation, according to the hearing.
Petitioners said some students received no answer sheets, re-evaluation results, or responses and urged the window to reopen.
The Centre said CBSE marks are linked to entrance examinations and admission schedules that could not be postponed indefinitely.
The court requested a detailed affidavit from the Centre by Monday and category-wise information on affected students.
- Who
- The Supreme Court of India, the Centre, CBSE, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and students affected by the evaluation process.
- What
- The court is examining a public interest litigation and complaints about CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system, re-evaluation process, and grievance window.
- When
- The hearing took place on Friday; the Centre was directed to file its affidavit by Monday.
- Where
- Before the Supreme Court of India.
- Why
- Petitioners allege evaluation and grievance-access problems that may affect students’ marks, eligibility, and admission prospects.
Students and Petitioners
Centre and CBSE Position
Reopening the complaint window
Students and Petitioners
Petitioners argued that continuing complaints and the number of students involved showed that the one-week window may have been insufficient, and sought its reopening.
Centre and CBSE Position
The Centre said extending the process could interfere with entrance examinations and admission schedules linked to CBSE results.
Nature of the complaints
Students and Petitioners
Petitioners raised concerns about digital evaluation, scanned answer sheets, missing responses, missing results, and students unable to access the grievance mechanism.
Centre and CBSE Position
The Centre pointed to the one-member committee, the complaint window, and re-evaluation of applications as steps already taken.
Effect on admissions
Students and Petitioners
The petitioners said some students who cleared entrance examinations could not meet minimum eligibility requirements because of their CBSE marks.
Centre and CBSE Position
The Centre emphasized that examinations such as JEE Main and related academic schedules could not be postponed indefinitely.
- Students using complaint window
- Around 1.68 lakh students approached CBSE through the one-week complaint window; the government said their answer sheets were re-evaluated.
- Evaluation system
- The complaints concern CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system, including scanned answer sheets and their assessment.
- Complaint period
- CBSE opened a grievance redressal window for one week after a committee examined complaints.
- Reported student problems
- Some students allegedly received no response, answer sheets, or re-evaluation results; others cited internet or infrastructure difficulties.
- Government concern
- The Centre said CBSE marks are linked to entrance examinations and admission schedules, including JEE Main.
- Court deadline
- The Centre must submit a detailed affidavit and relevant information by Monday.
- Requested student data
- The court asked for category-wise details of students whose cases may require intervention.
