CBSE's Revised Re-evaluation and Rechecking Fees for Class 12 Results 2026 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced significant revisions to its re-evaluation and rechecking fees for the Class 12 examinations, aiming to make the post-result process more accessible and affordable for students and parents. The changes, effective for the 2026 academic year, include reduced fees for accessing scanned answer book copies, verifying marks, and re-evaluating answers. The board emphasized that these adjustments are part of its broader adoption of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, which was introduced for the Class XII examinations. Key revisions to the fees include a reduction in the verification of marks fee from Rs. 500 to Rs. 100. Additionally, the cost for accessing scanned copies of answer sheets has been lowered to Rs. 100, while the re-evaluation fee per question has been set at Rs. 25. CBSE also clarified that students whose marks increase after re-evaluation will receive a full refund of the re-evaluation fee, a policy designed to incentivize transparency and accuracy in the evaluation process. The updates were announced during a press briefing held on May 17, 2026, where CBSE officials addressed concerns raised by students and parents regarding the OSM system. Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, highlighted that the digital evaluation system adheres to a proper step marking process. He reiterated that any errors in the step marking of students' answers can be rectified through the re-checking and re-evaluation facilities provided by the board.#central_board_of_secondary_education #sanjay_kumar #on_screen_marking #rahul_singh #sanyam_bhardwaj
CBSE 12th Exam Results Show Drop in Math, Physics, Chemistry Scores Due to Strict Step Marking The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 12th board exam results have revealed a decline in scores for mathematics, physics, and chemistry, with students attributing the drop to the implementation of strict step marking in the digital evaluation process. Teachers and examiners have pointed to the rigid adherence to the marking scheme, which requires students to write all steps of their solutions to receive full marks. Students who prepared for competitive exams like JEE Mains using shortcut methods faced significant challenges, as their answers were marked down despite being correct. The shift to on-screen marking (OSM) this year has led to a more stringent evaluation process, where each step in the solution is assessed individually. This contrasts with the previous system, where examiners had more flexibility in awarding marks based on the student’s understanding and the final answer. Experts highlight the disparity between competitive exams and board exams. While exams like JEE prioritize correct answers, board exams emphasize the presentation of the entire solution, including formulas, procedures, and intermediate steps. This difference has left many students unprepared, particularly those who relied on coaching-based preparation methods. The impact is most pronounced in science subjects, where students who excelled in JEE Mains struggled to meet the expected percentage in board exams. Schools and teachers have expressed concerns that the new evaluation system has created an imbalance, as students with clear concepts but incomplete step-by-step solutions are penalized.#central_board_of_secondary_education #cbse #jee_mains #on_screen_marking #re_evaluation_process
CBSE Announces Class 10 and 12 Board Exam Results for 2026 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to release the Class 10 and Class 12 board exam results for 2026, with Class 10 results expected on April 14 and Class 12 results anticipated in early May. This revised timeline follows the introduction of a second round of board exams in May 2026, which has accelerated the evaluation process. Over 43 lakh students, including approximately 25 lakh Class 10 candidates and 18.5 lakh Class 12 students, are awaiting their results. The evaluation process for Class 10 exams will be completed in nine days using On-Screen Marking (OSM), a digital system that reduces the time compared to the previous 12-day timeline for Class 12. Examiners will assess 20 answer sheets per day for major subjects and 25 for others, working in eight-hour shifts. This shift to digital evaluation aims to minimize delays, reduce manpower requirements, and cut transportation costs by eliminating the need to move physical answer sheets. Class 10 results are likely to be declared before the last week of April 2026, while Class 12 results are expected in the second week of May, aligning with historical patterns. Last year, both results were announced on May 13. The second set of board exams, introduced this year, allows students to improve their scores in up to three subjects, reflecting CBSE’s effort to provide multiple opportunities for academic improvement. The CBSE board exams for 2026 began on February 17, with Class 10 exams concluding on March 11 and Class 12 exams ending on April 10. Students who fall short by one or two marks in Class 10 may be awarded grace marks, provided they secure a minimum of 33% overall to pass.#class_10 #central_board_of_secondary_education #class_12 #cbse #on_screen_marking
