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The controversy surrounding the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system continues to make headlines. Despite mounting criticism and scrutiny over the evaluation process, Hyderabad-based Coempt Eduteck is expected to remain involved in the re-evaluation of Class 12 board examination answer sheets. However, CBSE has taken additional measures to strengthen data security and oversight following concerns raised by students, parents, and education experts.
Coempt Eduteck To Continue Re-Evaluation Process
According to sources, Coempt Eduteck will continue scanning answer sheets submitted for re-evaluation. The same OSM platform that was used during the initial evaluation process is likely to be deployed again for reassessment work.
Officials have reportedly assured that enhanced safeguards have been introduced to prevent any possibility of cyber threats, unauthorised access, or data leaks during the re-evaluation process.
CBSE Moves Data To Its Own Servers
In a significant move aimed at improving transparency and security, CBSE has shifted all answer-sheet records and related data from the company’s servers to its own infrastructure.
The decision gives the board greater control over sensitive examination data and is being viewed as an effort to restore confidence among students and stakeholders following the recent controversy.
Why The OSM System Came Under Fire
The OSM controversy erupted after several Class 12 students claimed that their board examination results contained major discrepancies. Many alleged that marks awarded did not accurately reflect their performance, leading to widespread concerns regarding the digital evaluation process.
The issue quickly gained national attention, prompting demands for a thorough review of the system and its implementation.
Growing Scrutiny Over Coempt Eduteck
Coempt Eduteck, an educational technology firm based in Hyderabad, has found itself at the centre of the debate because it was responsible for managing the digital evaluation platform used by CBSE.
Questions have been raised about the company’s role in the assessment process, the reliability of the technology deployed, and the safeguards in place to ensure accurate marking of answer sheets.
Measures To Strengthen Security
Sources indicate that CBSE has introduced several technical safeguards to protect the re-evaluation process. With answer-sheet data now hosted on CBSE-controlled servers, authorities believe the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks can be significantly reduced.
The board is also expected to maintain stricter monitoring of the re-evaluation process to avoid further controversies.
Focus Remains On Student Confidence
While investigations and reviews continue, CBSE’s immediate priority appears to be ensuring that students seeking re-evaluation receive a fair and transparent assessment of their answer sheets.
For thousands of students affected by the OSM controversy, the outcome of the re-evaluation process will play a crucial role in restoring trust in the board’s examination system.