This shift to digital evaluation aims to reduce human errors in totaling, speed up the marking process, and enhance transparency. CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj stated, “Teachers will be able to evaluate answer sheets while remaining in their schools, ensuring minimal disruption to students’ regular studies. Marks will be automatically counted, and the process will be faster and more reliable.”

Under the new system, answer sheets will continue to be written offline at examination centers. Each page will be scanned at high-security facilities within schools, and unique codes will be assigned to each sheet to blind the evaluator to student identity, eliminating any bias. Teachers will log in using their Oasis IDs to access the On-Screen Marking (OSM) portal, check assigned sheets, and enter marks question-wise. Totalling will be automated, and selected sheets may undergo moderation by senior examiners.

The board emphasized that this initiative applies only to Class 12 examinations; Class 10 papers will be checked manually as in previous years. All schools must ensure functional computer labs, stable internet of at least 2 Mbps, uninterrupted power supply, and necessary software for the scanning and evaluation process.

To support teachers, CBSE has scheduled multiple dry runs, training sessions, and instructional video releases. Call centers are also being established to resolve technical issues. “This method will allow results to be declared on schedule with minimal discrepancies and disputes,” said Bhardwaj.

The digital evaluation system is expected to significantly reduce logistical challenges associated with transporting physical answer sheets and improve the efficiency of board assessments nationwide. CBSE officials believe the transition will enhance accuracy, prevent delays, and build greater confidence among students, teachers, and parents in the evaluation process.

This adoption of technology reflects CBSE’s ongoing efforts to integrate digital solutions into the education ecosystem, aligning assessment practices with contemporary standards.