CBSE Marking Row Explodes: Dharmendra Pradhan Promises Action as Evaluation Glitches Spark Outrage

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:22 AM on 29 May 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured action over discrepancies in CBSE’s new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, promising all student grievances would be addressed. Acknowledging glitches after the nationwide rollout, Pradhan called the digital evaluation system a progressive step. The controversy intensified following criticism over transparency, technical concerns, and alleged procedural lapses.