CBSE Introduces On-Screen Marking For Class 12 Copy Evaluation
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the introduction of On-Screen Marking (OSM) for evaluating Class 12 answer books, starting with the 2020 board examination.
While the board has clarified that the evaluation of class 10 answer books will continue in physical mode in 2026, as earlier.
The official notice states, “In its continuous effort to enhance efficiency and transparency, the Board has decided to introduce On-Screen Marking (OSM) for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books beginning with the 2026 examinations. The evaluation of class 10 answer books will continue in physical mode as before in 2026”.
CBSE conducts Class 10 and 12 board examinations annually in India and across 26 countries, catering to nearly 46 lakh students.
This year, CBSE Board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 will start on February 17 and conclude on April 10.
The Board has decided to conduct the Class 10 (high school) examination twice a year. The second round of examinations will be held from May 15 to June 1. Both examinations will follow the same syllabus. However, appearing in the first examination starting from February 17 will be mandatory.
