The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an official statement addressing the controversy surrounding the Class 12 Result 2026 and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system after students, parents, and teachers raised concerns on social media regarding unexpectedly low marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. Some students also claimed that despite qualifying competitive exams such as JEE Main, they failed in CBSE board exams.
CBSE clarified that the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system was introduced to make the evaluation process more transparent. According to the board, the digital checking process ensures that students are awarded step-wise marks properly and decreases the possibility of manual mistakes during assessment.
This year, the CBSE Class 12 pass percentage dropped to 85.2%, marking the lowest result performance in the last seven years. The board's pass criteria clearly mention that students must secure at least 33% marks separately in theory and practical examinations to pass a subject.
CBSE has announced that the re-evaluation process for Class 12 Result 2026 will begin from May 19. The board is expected to release the detailed schedule and fee structure for re-evaluation shortly on its official website.
Students who feel their marks are lower than expected must first apply for photocopies of their evaluated answer books. After reviewing the copies, students can then apply for verification or re-evaluation of specific answers. As per CBSE examination rules, candidates who fail in one subject may also become eligible for compartment examinations, provided they meet other pass criteria conditions.
