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Mind your language education policy
The recent introduction of CBSE's three-language policy has ignited a storm of criticism. Students in grades nine and ten are already overwhelmed with their current workload, and schools are struggling to find qualified teachers for this new requirement. This decision has raised political tensions, especially in regions where Hindi isn't widely spoken.
Disclose tender process for Board exam answer sheet procurement under RTI Act: CIC to CBSE
The Central Information Commission has directed the CBSE to disclose expenditure and procurement details for Class 10 and 12 board exams, including answer book information. The CIC set aside the CBSE's earlier denial, emphasizing transparency in public procurement and requiring proper justification for any withheld information under the RTI Act.
Delhi HC refuses PIL by Congress to direct reopening of CBSE class 12 re-evaluation portal
The Delhi High Court has declined to order the reopening of the CBSE portal for re-evaluation of class 12 answer sheets. The court stated that reopening the portal would delay the entire result declaration process. Individual students can approach the court if aggrieved. The Solicitor General informed the court that over 1.67 lakh students have already requested re-evaluation.
CBSE 10 Second Board Result 2026 Date and Time: When and where to check your scorecards? Latest updates and key details
CBSE 10 Second Board Result 2026: Students awaiting their CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 can anticipate its release this June. Introduced to offer a second chance for score improvement, this exam cycle saw over six lakh registrations. Results will be accessible via official CBSE websites, DigiLocker, and UMANG. Keep the admit cards handy for a smooth process.
What’s on-screen marking, and where did CBSE go wrong?
CBSE's new digital marking system for Class 12 exams faced significant challenges. Teachers struggled with the new technology. Students reported result discrepancies and technical problems. The board has taken steps to address these issues, including re-scanning answer scripts and enhancing data security. This marks a complex transition to digitisation.
OSM portal was not 'thoroughly' tested for functionality and security threats before deployment: IIT panel member
The IIT panel, constituted following the controversy surrounding the OSM portal, is expected to submit its report to the Education Ministry on its findings and recommendations in the coming days.
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Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old ethical hacker who exposed CBSE portal security flaws, gets a job at IIT Kanpur
Nineteen-year-old ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, who recently highlighted security flaws in CBSE's digital infrastructure, has been appointed as an OSINT and Threat Intelligence Engineer at IIT Kanpur's C3iHub. Adhikary's allegations included publicly accessible scanned answer sheets and question papers due to cloud storage misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities in the OSM portal.
Teen hacker who exposed CBSE portal flaws joins IIT Kanpur's cybersecurity hub
Following his exposure of technical gaps in CBSE's on-screen marking portal, 19-year-old ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary has been recruited by IIT Kanpur's national cybersecurity hub, C3i. He has joined as an OSINT and threat intelligence engineer, with potential for further roles in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
CBSE Revaluation 2026 Result Date: SC orders board to release final result by this date
CBSE Revaluation 2026 Result Date Class 12: The Supreme Court has ordered the CBSE to expedite the declaration of Class 12 Improvement Examination results by Friday, emphasizing urgency. This directive comes as over 1.6 lakh students await verification and re-evaluation outcomes following concerns over the new On-Screen Marking system and delayed answer sheet access.
Former Maharashtra minister files plea in Supreme Court against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students
A fresh plea filed by Dr Fauzia Khan, an educationist and former Maharashtra ministerhas been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the CBSE policy of mandating the study of three languages for Class 9 students beginning July 1. The plea contends the CBSE's move as arbitrary and unreasonable. Khan also questions the rationale of implementing Hindi as 3rd language in South Indian states and Sanskrit in North India. Khan, who belongs to the NCP-SCP party, said forcing non-Hindi states to introduce Hindi or Sanskrit violates the National Education Policy 2020.
Supreme Court issues notice to CBSE on plea to declare Class 12 improvement examination result
The SC has taken up a case involving a Saudi Arabian student. He seeks his Class 12 improvement exam results from the CBSE. The court has issued a notice to the CBSE. The student's career and higher education prospects are at stake. Examinations in several Gulf countries were cancelled due to regional conflicts.
Over 1.6 lakh candidates applied for post-result services: CBSE
The Central Board of Secondary Education has confirmed its post-result services portal operated smoothly. Over 1.6 lakh students submitted requests for more than 3.8 lakh answer books. The board addressed concerns about a 'Roll Number Not Found' message, explaining it appeared for candidates who did not apply for photocopies first. Cybersecurity teams monitored the system throughout.
Delhi HC seeks Centre, CBSE reply on plea over Class 12 on-screen marking irregularities
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and CBSE to respond to a petition by the National Students' Union of India. The student group is seeking an independent inquiry into alleged large-scale irregularities in the on-screen marking system for Class 12 exams. The court has listed the matter for further hearing.
IIT panel approves new CBSE portal for re-evaluation after security review
A new portal for re-evaluating CBSE answer sheets has received security clearance from an IIT panel. This comes after the previous portal developed by Coempt EduTeck was found to have significant security flaws. The new system, developed by multiple teams including IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur, has been fortified with safeguards. Data has been moved to CBSE-controlled servers.
'Direct contradiction of CBSE governing body's own decision': Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over introducing third language in schools
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged the government to withdraw a new notification. This notification makes a third language compulsory for Class 9 and 10 students from July 1, 2026. Ramesh stated the decision is arbitrary and unplanned. He highlighted it contradicts previous CBSE decisions. The move aims to teach two native Indian languages.
CBSE OSM row: Pradhan 'incompetent', continuation in office insult to lakhs of students: Cong
Congress criticizes Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for CBSE on-screen marking system failures. The party alleges incompetence and inflated contract rates for a compromised IT platform. Students faced issues accessing answer sheets for re-evaluation. Congress insists Pradhan must take responsibility for these lapses, calling his continued tenure an insult to students and families.
CBSE retains COEMPT for answer-sheet scanning, shifts data to its own servers
When asked about whether COEMPT will be able to scan answer sheets despite its track record, the official said, "They scanned 40 crore pages, of which about 30,000 odd have problems. That means about 1 in 10,000 pages were problematic. Now they only need to scan problematic pages. So they should be able to scan without any problem."
'Mantri' Pradhan's continuation in office speaks of his desire for power: Congress on CBSE OSM row
Congress criticizes Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the CBSE exam controversy. Allegations point to a compromised ministry and inflated rates for a new system. Students faced stress due to these issues. The minister's continuation in office is questioned. An independent probe is demanded. The CBSE extended the deadline for answer sheet verification.
CBSE re-evaluation chaos leaves students racing against foreign admission deadlines
Delays in CBSE's re-evaluation and verification process are causing significant uncertainty for students aiming for foreign university admissions and prestigious Indian engineering institutes like IITs and NITs. Students report discrepancies in Class 12 scores due to technical issues with the On-Screen Marking system, impacting their admission and scholarship deadlines.
CBSE class 12 revaluation 2026 deadline changed after technical glitches: Check new date and other details
CBSE has extended the deadline for Class 12 answer sheet verification and re-evaluation to June 7 midnight due to technical issues and a surge in applications. This extension aims to ensure transparency and accuracy in the digital evaluation process, with revised marks being final. Results are expected by July.
CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam Result 2026: Expected date, how to check and key details
CBSE Class 10 students await their second board exam results, anticipated in June 2026. This year marks the introduction of a new system offering two exam opportunities. Students can now improve scores or clear subjects. Lakhs of students participated in this second exam cycle. Results will be available online and via DigiLocker.
CBSE files police complaint over cyber attacks on post-result portal
The Central Board of Secondary Education has filed a formal complaint with Delhi Police regarding coordinated cyber attacks on its post-result services portal. These attacks targeted the portal used by students for answer script verification and re-evaluation. The board assures that all attacks were successfully mitigated and no data breach occurred.
CBSE detects 3.8 mln malicious packets targeting revaluation portal, attack thwarted
The CBSE re-evaluation portal experienced a major cyberattack with millions of malicious packets. Security systems successfully blocked numerous unauthorized access attempts and mitigated traffic surges. Despite these challenges, the portal remained stable, supporting thousands of users. No student data compromise has been confirmed. Investigations into the OSM system are ongoing.
CBSE clarifies re-evaluation payments, says portal withstands cyberattack attempt
CBSE has clarified its online portal for Class XII answer sheet verification and re-evaluation. Students can use various payment methods like UPI, net banking, credit, and debit cards. This comes after confusion arose regarding specific bank account requirements. The portal successfully handled a cyberattack attempt. Many applications for verification and re-evaluation have already been processed.
'Political hack with zero integrity: Congress pushes for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
The Congress party has accused the Modi government of pushing a political agenda with the CBSE's three-language formula. They claim the move disrupts academic calendars and student futures. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is called a "political hack" who must resign. This follows recent controversies surrounding the CBSE's on-screen marking system and alleged corruption.
Claude, other AI tools used to breach CBSE portals: IIT Panel
AI tools like Claude were used to find vulnerabilities in CBSE's on-screen marking portal, revealing the vendor's inadequate security knowledge. Following this, data was moved to a government-controlled AWS segment. A high-level panel addressed these issues and also secured the JEE Advanced portal amid concerns of data breaches.
CBSE says 40,000 students complete re-evaluation process without issues, portal open from June 2 to 6
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a portal for Class 12 students to verify scanned answer books and request re-evaluation. Nearly 40,000 students have already applied successfully. The portal is open from June 2 to June 6. Students can report issues like missing pages or incorrect evaluation. Fees apply for these services.
CBSE chairman, secretary ousted amid escalating OSM evaluation row
After their recent appearance before a parliamentary committee that was evaluating the controversial on-screen marking system for Class 12 boards, the CBSE chairperson and secretary have been dismissed from their positions. A new chairman has been designated to take charge, and an independent inquiry will examine the technology acquisition process.
CERT-In warned CBSE over flaws in online evaluation portal in February and May
India's cyber security watchdog, CERT-In, has detected critical vulnerabilities in the online assessment system of CBSE. Despite numerous alerts about these shortcomings, one portal was flagged as not fit for live operations. The IT ministry has since informed a parliamentary committee of the situation. Questions were also raised regarding the effectiveness of the answer sheet scanning process.
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