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 Introduces On-Screen Marking for Class 12 Board Exams Starting 2026 to Enhance Accuracy and Transparency The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the implementation of an on-screen marking (OSM) system for evaluating Class 12 board exam answer sheets beginning with the 2026 academic session. This digital initiative replaces traditional manual grading processes, aiming to improve the accuracy, speed, and transparency of result processing for millions of students. Under the new system, students will continue to write their exams on paper, but their answer books will be scanned and uploaded to a secure digital platform where authorized examiners will mark responses directly on-screen. The shift to digital evaluation is part of CBSE’s broader effort to modernize its assessment framework. Officials emphasized that the OSM system reduces logistical delays associated with transporting physical answer sheets to evaluation centers and minimizes common errors such as miscalculations during manual grading. Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj highlighted that the initiative aligns with the board’s goal of enhancing “efficiency and transparency” in the evaluation process. With nearly 46 lakh students appearing for CBSE exams globally each year, even minor improvements in accuracy and speed could significantly impact result timelines and student outcomes. The implementation of OSM requires schools to upgrade their infrastructure, including ensuring reliable internet connectivity and digital systems, while teachers must undergo training to adapt to the new platform.#central_board_of_secondary_education #national_education_policy #sanyam_bhardwaj #class_12_board_exams #logical_indian
