The Ministry of Education has constituted a one-member panel to investigate the procurement and implementation issues surrounding the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used for Class 12 board exams.

• The probe comes after widespread complaints of erratic marking, lower-than-expected scores, and technical glitches in the digital evaluation process that affected nearly two million students.
• CBSE has acknowledged cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the new digital marking system, leading to mounting criticism and student protests across several states.
• Top education officials have been removed from their positions following the marking controversy that saw a drop in overall pass percentage and high-scorer numbers.
• The panel will examine the tendering process, vendor selection, software reliability, and training provided to evaluators for the OSM system.
• Parents and student groups have demanded re-evaluation options and transparency in the marking process, with several cases already approaching courts.
• CBSE Class 12 results were declared in May 2026, but the unexpected dip in performance has triggered anxiety among students aspiring for competitive exams and university admissions.
• The Ministry has assured that the findings of the panel will be made public and corrective measures will be implemented before the next board examination cycle.
• Education experts have called for a hybrid evaluation model combining human oversight with digital tools to maintain both efficiency and accuracy.
• Schools have been directed to provide counselling support to affected students and help them with rechecking or supplementary examination options where applicable.
• The controversy has reignited the larger debate on the reliability of digital transformation in India's high-stakes school examination system.