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Behind CBSE’s Class 12 evaluation contract, a trail of unanswered questions

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is under scrutiny over the processes it followed while awarding the tender for Class 12 answer sheet scanning and e-evaluation through its on-screen marking (OSM) platform. The selection process for finalising the service provider and the security of the platform are being questioned…

Newslaundry

"Hopeful CBSE will answer my questions": Class 12 Student Sarthak Siddhant flags OSM tender discrepancies

A Class 12 student, Sarthak Siddhant, has raised concerns over CBSE's On Screen Marking (OSM) tendering process, alleging discrepancies that favored a specific EduTech firm. Siddhant's blog highlights changes in tender clauses, including the removal of poor performance clauses and altered blacklisting criteria, which he believes unfairly benefited one provider…

The Economic Times

CBSE detected around 20 answer-sheet mix-up cases on OSM portal: Sources

Central Board of Secondary Education's new digital answer sheet evaluation process encountered challenges. Around 20 answer sheets were mixed up, and nearly 13,000 required manual review due to scanning quality. Experts are now working to improve the system.

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Propaganda, misinformation: BJP's response to Rahul Gandhi's CBSE OSM allegations

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading false information about a CBSE contract. Gandhi questioned the awarding of the contract to COEMPT, formerly Globarena, alleging it was a tainted company. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia stated that Gandhi is prioritizing political propaganda over facts. He highlighted that universities in Congress-ruled…

The Economic Times

Who Approved This? Rahul Gandhi Questions CBSE Deal

What happens when thousands of students begin questioning the very system meant to judge their future? The latest CBSE controversy has now exploded into a national political storm after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of avoiding accountability over alleged irregularities in board evaluation results. From missing answer sheet…

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Company behind CBSE evaluation platform says complaints limited to ‘one or two cases’

This copy has been updated to reflect the Coempt CEO’s responses to charges of hacking, multiple complaints and scanning quality

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Misleading, erroneous: CBSE response to Rahul Gandhi's allegation OSM contract given to scam-infested firm

The Central Board of Secondary Education has denied claims of irregularities in awarding a contract to Coempt Edutech. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged a scam in the On-Screen Marking system and demanded a judicial probe. CBSE stated the contract was awarded following all financial rules. The board dismissed the allegations…

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Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘calculated conspiracy’ in CBSE OSM row, seeks probe

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded a judicial probe and a Special Investigation Team into the CBSE On-Screen Marking system. He questioned why a company with a history of errors in Telangana was awarded the contract. Gandhi stated that students and parents are distressed. He urged the government to answer…

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