Supreme Court raises students’ ‘frustration’ over CBSE OSM glitches with Govt., seeks status report
The Supreme Court of India has directed the government to address student frustration caused by technical glitches in the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system for 2026 Class 12 exams. The court is monitoring a probe committee's progress to ensure accountability and system improvements.
Why it matters
The intervention highlights the judiciary's role in holding educational authorities accountable for systemic failures that impact millions of students.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) asked the Union government to pay heed to the “frustration” children underwent due to the systemic failures and irregularities in the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) of Class 12 answer sheets in 2026.
The report focuses on court proceedings and official statements, maintaining a neutral tone regarding the government's response.
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