Internal Red Flags, CERT-In Warnings, Firm Track Record: What CBSE Ignored Before Granting OSM Tender

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• Internal Red Flags, CERT-In Warnings, Firm Track Record: What CBSE Ignored Before Granting OSM Tender Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 10:56 IST A wide range of concerns relating to marking schemes, calculations and technical performance were reported during the CBSE OSM trial.
• But, several issues remained unresolved.
• The CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy erupted after thousands of Class 12 students reported drastic discrepancies.
• (PTI File) CBSE OSM: What was projected as a major digital transformation in India’s school examination system is now facing intense scrutiny.
• As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) battles growing criticism over its new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, questions are being raised over whether early warnings about technical flaws and operational challenges were ignored before the platform was rolled out for Class 12 board examinations.