The CBSE’s digital evaluation system has come under fresh criticism after students reportedly received blurred scanned copies of Class 12 answer sheets
May 21, 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education’s digital evaluation process is facing renewed scrutiny after several Class 12 students reportedly received blurred scanned copies of their answer sheets. The controversy has sparked concerns over the reliability of the board’s on-screen marking (OSM) system and whether teachers may have evaluated similarly unclear documents during the checking process. A student reportedly shared a scanned answer sheet with the media, showing multiple sections that appeared difficult to read due to poor image quality.
The issue has revived earlier concerns raised by technicians and teachers associated with the digital evaluation mechanism. According to reports, some scanned answer sheets suffered from low resolution, broken pixels and poor visibility of handwriting after digitisation. While such cases were initially believed to be isolated, the latest complaints from students have intensified questions about the effectiveness of quality control measures within the evaluation system.
Teachers had also reportedly indicated that although many scanned copies were clear, some answer sheets were difficult to assess because of image quality problems. The controversy has now led to fears that technical flaws could affect students’ marks and future academic opportunities. Parents and students are demanding greater transparency and an independent review of the scanning and evaluation process to determine whether adequate checks were conducted before answer sheets were uploaded for assessment.