CBSE Class 12 Results: Education Ministry Clarifies On-Screen Marking System and Fee Reduction
Education Ministry addresses concerns about On-Screen Marking (OSM) and reduces revaluation fees for CBSE Class 12.
Source: The HinduThe Education Ministry has clarified that the 'On-Screen Marking' (OSM) evaluation system used for CBSE Class 12 results is an internationally accepted method. This statement comes amidst concerns that OSM might negatively affect students' scores. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has also reduced the charges for revaluation and verification of answer sheets to 100. This move aims to make the process more accessible for students who wish to review their results. The Ministry emphasized the reliability and fairness of the OSM system, which uses digital tools for evaluation.
- The Education Ministry stated that 'On-Screen Marking' (OSM) is an internationally accepted evaluation system.
- OSM is used by CBSE for evaluating Class 12 board examination answer sheets.
- CBSE has reduced the fees for revaluation of answer sheets to 100.
- Charges for verification of marks have also been reduced to 100.
- The fee reduction aims to make the review process more affordable for students.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a national level board of education in India for public and private schools, controlled and managed by the Union Government of India. It was established in 1929 and is headquartered in Delhi. It conducts the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
On-Screen Marking (OSM) is a digital method of evaluating answer scripts where examiners mark scanned copies of answer sheets on a computer screen. This system aims to improve efficiency, accuracy, and security in the evaluation process compared to traditional paper-based marking.
The Ministry of Education, formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for the implementation of the National Policy on Education. It oversees various departments related to school education, higher education, and literacy.
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Remember OSM = On-Screen Marking, like 'Online Scoring Method' for exams. CBSE is the 'Central Board' for 'Secondary Education'.