CBSE Reduces Revaluation Fees
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported May 17, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026
This event has minimal direct impact on financial markets as it primarily concerns educational policy and student welfare in India. While it may affect the education sector indirectly through public perception and operational adjustments for educational institutions, it does not directly influence stock prices, commodities, or broader economic indicators.
The India — Ministry of Education (India) and the India — Central Board of Secondary Education addressed concerns regarding the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used for CBSE Class 12 exams. School Education Secretary Rajesh Kumar dismissed claims that OSM negatively affected student scores, asserting its foolproof nature and international adoption for transparent evaluation. He highlighted that 98 lakh answer sheets were scanned with three security levels, and over 13,000 illegible sheets were manually evaluated. To alleviate student anxiety, the India — Central Board of Secondary Education significantly reduced fees for viewing answer sheets, verification, and re-evaluation to Rs 100 each, down from Rs 700 and Rs 500 respectively, with refunds promised if marks increase after re-evaluation. This move comes after a drop in the Class 12 pass percentage, which some students and parents attributed to the OSM system.
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