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Why Rahul Gandhi Called This Teen a Hero of India's Youth

Most people assume that large examination systems are too powerful to question. After all, millions of students depend on them every year. But what happens when a teenager notices something that doesn't seem right? That question led 18-year-old Sarthak Sidhant on a journey that would spark national debate, trigger parliamentary…

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INDIA bloc meeting: Opposition leaders decide to write to CJI on SIR, seek Pradhan's resignation

In New Delhi, an assembly of 25 opposition party leaders convened to address pressing electoral concerns. They resolved to formally approach the Chief Justice of India to champion election integrity. Additionally, the group voiced objections, demanding the prompt resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid scrutiny surrounding NEET and CBSE…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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'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…

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Tell them we are not scared: Abhijeet Dipke says as CJP holds protest demanding Pradhan's resignation

Hundreds gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The Cockroach Janta Party led the protest, with founder Abhijeet Dipke urging people not to be scared. Protesters wore cockroach masks and raised slogans against communal politics. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk also joined the demonstration. The protest aimed…

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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…

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Thousands rally at Jantar Mantar as CJP escalates exam accountability campaign

Thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. The youth-led movement demanded accountability for examination irregularities. They also sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The demonstration saw widespread participation. Delhi Police clarified no FIR was filed against protesters. Opposition parties showed divided…

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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…

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'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…

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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.

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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.

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IIT Admission CBSE Marks Relaxation: JEE Admission Board announces big update on one-time relief

IIT Roorkee Director Kamal Kishore Pant has clarified that there will be no one-time relaxation in Class 12 marks for JEE Advanced 2026 aspirants. The Joint Admission Board stated that uniform criteria apply to candidates from 36 educational boards. While students can participate in JoSAA counselling, final admission depends on…

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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…

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CJP June 6 Protest: What’s the agenda, where and when it will be held? All you need to know

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke is traveling to India to protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over alleged examination irregularities. Dipke plans a peaceful demonstration after seeking official permission, emphasizing constitutional and democratic methods.

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YouTube live: Godi media vs online teachers

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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…

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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.

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Sarthak, who uncovered CBSE-OSM irregularities, shares a message for CJP and Abhijeet Dipke ahead of June 6 protest

CBSE-OSM whistleblower Sarthak Sidhant urges student movements to focus on genuine causes over online attention, emphasizing the need for meaningful action beyond social media. He, along with Nisarga Adhikary and Vedant Shrivastava, exposed discrepancies in the CBSE's evaluation system, highlighting the importance of research-backed activism.

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Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gains

Kuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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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…

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'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…

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A third language can’t fix schools that can’t deliver the first

Last month, the CBSE issued a circular mandating that Class 9 students study three languages from July 1 – at least two of them Indian, with English demoted to a “foreign language”

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