- India,
- 02-Jun-2026 08:32 AM IST
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has finally restored its online portal for the re-evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets. in. This development comes as a major relief for thousands of students who were unable to submit their applications due to persistent technical glitches that had paralyzed the system for over 24 hours. The board confirmed the restoration of the service through a tweet, informing students that they can now proceed with their re-evaluation requests step-by-step.
Technical Delays and Student Anxiety
The portal's downtime had caused significant distress among students and their parents. CBSE had initially announced that the application portal for the re-evaluation of Class 12 answer scripts would be operational from June 1. However, the website failed to open on the scheduled date, leading to widespread concern. While the board had assured stakeholders that the portal would be live soon, the delay added to the existing pressure on students seeking clarity on their marks. in link now allows students to navigate the process which was previously stalled.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Re-evaluation
To assist students in navigating the portal, a clear step-by-step process has been outlined. First, students must visit the official site and click on the option labeled Verification of Marks. Once selected, the screen will display a list of subjects for which the student has received scanned copies of their answer sheets. The third step involves selecting the specific subject where the student believes there has been an error in the counting or checking of marks, while upon selecting the subject, a list of potential discrepancies will appear on the screen; students should tick the relevant issue. Finally, after a thorough review of the selection, students must click the Submit button to complete their application.
History of Portal Issues and Extensions
The journey for students seeking their scanned answer sheets has been fraught with challenges. The online portal originally opened on May 19, but it crashed on the very first day due to the sheer volume of traffic. In response, the board was forced to extend the application deadline. Initially, the date was moved to May 22, but continued technical failures led to a further extension until May 23. Even when the portal was intermittently accessible, students faced hurdles such as being unable to log in or complete fee payments due to heavy server load.
Serious Discrepancies and Ministry Intervention
Beyond technical access issues, the quality of the digital copies provided was also called into question. Many students reported receiving scanned copies with blurred pages or missing sections. In some alarming instances, students claimed that the uploaded answer sheets belonged to someone else entirely, while there were also complaints regarding missing supplementary or additional sheets that students had used during the exam. These mounting controversies prompted the Union Ministry of Education to take serious note of the situation, demanding a formal response from CBSE regarding these lapses.
Scale of the Re-evaluation Process
The scale of the issue is immense, considering that approximately 18 lakh students appeared for the Class 12 examinations this year. The frustration among parents and students is palpable, with many criticizing the board's perceived lack of preparation. According to data released by CBSE on May 26, the board received a total of 404319 applications for scanned copies of answer sheets. These applications covered a staggering 1131961 individual answer scripts. To date, the board has digitally provided 898214 copies of answer sheets to the applicants. The current re-evaluation phase is the next critical step for those who have identified errors in their provided copies.
