SC seeks govt, CBSE’s response on permanent mechanism to address OSM glitches
The government told the court that a one-week window was provided for aggrieved students to apply for revaluation, and 168,000 of them benefited
The Supreme Court on Friday requested the government and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to provide a response by Monday regarding a permanent mechanism to address the on-screen marking (OSM) issues. In June, the government formed a one-member inquiry committee to investigate concerns over the launch of CBSE's OSM for Class 12 students.
The court was informed that a one-week window was given for students to apply for revaluation, and 168,000 students availed themselves of the opportunity. A bench consisting of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana expressed the need for a long-term solution. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing the government, mentioned that a note had been prepared, but it should be submitted in the form of an affidavit, as he needed to discuss certain matters with the government.
The matter was set to be discussed on Monday. Lawyer Rakesh Binjola, who filed the petition, questioned the low number of 168,000 students and argued that the careers of tens of thousands were at risk. He also stated that nearly 300,000 students appeared in compartment exams and that many were caught off guard. The bench inquired if the window could be reopened for an additional week, to which Mehta replied that it might not be feasible since the decision to provide a one-week window was made after considering other competing examinations, which were beyond their control.
The bench then gave the petitioner until Tuesday to submit a response to the government's affidavit, addressing the remaining students who were not covered or could not apply due to a lack of technological resources. Binjola sought a regulatory framework for CBSE board examinations through OSM and the formation of a high-powered committee to oversee its implementation.
He also requested the relaxation of minimum qualifying marks for students who have provisional admissions or have cleared entrance examinations, as the evaluation process flaws adversely affected their board scores.
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