CBSE Introduces On-Screen Evaluation for Class 12 Answer Sheets

CBSE's New Evaluation Method

This year, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to implement on-screen evaluation for Class 12 answer sheets. To facilitate this transition, the board has instructed all school principals to ensure that teachers receive adequate training in on-screen marking to prevent any issues during the evaluation process.

Practice Sessions on OSM Portal

Access to Practice Link

CBSE has provided a practice link on the OSM portal. It is essential for all principals to ensure that teachers log into their OASIS ID (Online Affiliated Schools Information System) to practice on the On-Screen Marking (OSM) portal.

Information Distributed to Schools

Details for Teachers

The board has communicated the OSM portal URL, along with evaluator login IDs and passwords, to the registered schools via email. School principals are responsible for ensuring that all teachers of grades 11 and 12 log into the OSM portal and complete the required practice sessions before the actual evaluation starts. This initiative aims to help teachers become accustomed to the new process, and data will be monitored to track the completion of tasks assigned by CBSE.

Evaluation of Over 1 Crore Copies

On-Screen Evaluation Scale

According to CBSE, this year, approximately 32 crore pages from over 1 crore Class 12 answer sheets will be evaluated on-screen. The Examination Controller of CBSE stated that this method will significantly reduce the time and costs associated with transporting millions of answer sheets. Additionally, teachers will have the capability to evaluate the answer sheets using computers available in their school labs.

Board Exam Schedule

Exam Dates

The CBSE has scheduled Class 10 board exams from February 17 to March 11, while Class 12 board exams will take place from February 17 to April 10, 2026. After the completion of these exams, Class 12 answer sheets will be evaluated on-screen, whereas Class 10 answer sheets will continue to be assessed using the traditional method.