CBSE to introduce on-screen marking for Class 12 Board exams from 2026

In a significant shift in evaluation methodology the Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE has decided to reintroduce OnScreen Marking OSM for Class 12 Board examinations beginning 2026 aiming to enhance efficiency transparency and accuracy in the assessment processOSM is a digital system in which scanned answer sheets are evaluated by teachers on computers with marks calculated automatically by softwareIn a circular dated February 9 addressed to principals and heads of all CBSEaffiliated schools the Board said that while Class 12 answer books will be evaluated through the digital system from 2026 Class 10 answer books will continue to be evaluated in physical mode for nowCBSE is conducting the Secondary and Senior Secondary Board Examinations 2026 for the students of more than 31000 schools affiliated to it in India and 26 countries abroad from February 17 to April 10About 46 lakh students will appear for these examinations at more than 8074 centres across the country and abroadIn its continuous effort to enhance efficiency and transparency the Board has decided to introduce OnScreen Marking OSM for the evaluation of Class XII answer books beginning with the 2026 examinations Evaluation of Class X answer books will continue in physical mode as before in 2026 the circular statedOnScreen Marking is a digital system under which scanned copies of students answer sheets are evaluated by teachers on computers with marks calculated automatically through software thereby eliminating manual totalling errorsCBSE said the system is expected to bring multiple advantages including elimination of totalling errors automated coordination reducing manual intervention and faster evaluation with wider teacher participationThe Board further noted that under the OSM system teachers would be able to evaluate answer sheets while remaining in their respective schools and continuing regular duties leading to savings in transportation time and costs It also stated that postresult verification of marks will no longer be required and that the digital evaluation process would reduce manpower requirements and promote environmental sustainabilityHighlighting broader participation CBSE said the new system would enable involvement of teachers from all affiliated schools globally expanding the evaluation pool across its network in India and 26 countries The Board currently conducts Class X and XII examinations for nearly 46 lakh students annuallyTo ensure smooth implementation schools have been asked to ensure readiness of necessary infrastructure including a computer lab with a public static IP computers or laptops running Windows 8 or above with minimum 4 GB RAM and 1 GB free space on the C drive updated browsers Adobe Reader reliable internet connectivity of at least 2 Mbps and uninterrupted power supplyCBSE said it would facilitate the transition by allowing teachers with OASIS IDs to log in and familiarise themselves with the system conduct multiple dry runs organise training programmes establish a call centre for issue resolution and release instructional videosDetailed instructions for each activity will be issued separately to ensure timely action by all stakeholders the circular saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever