The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed significant discrepancies in its Class 12 answer sheet evaluation process, leading to a commitment to revise marks for at least two students. This admission follows a viral social media outcry initiated by a student on May 23, 2026, which exposed what appeared to be a critical error in the board's re-evaluation system.
Student's Viral Post Triggers Investigation
The controversy began when Vedant, a Class 12 student, shared a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) detailing his experience. After receiving unexpectedly low marks in Physics, he applied for photocopies of his evaluated answer sheets through the CBSE re-evaluation process. To his dismay, the Physics script uploaded by CBSE under its new Online Script Monitoring system was not his own, leaving him "shattered" at the prospect of his results being based on someone else's work.
His post quickly gained traction, forcing a swift response from the examination board. On May 26, 2026, the CBSE Joint Secretary (Coordination) directly contacted Vedant, attaching what was confirmed to be his correct Physics answer book. The email explicitly stated, "Please find attached your correct answer book for Physics. Your result will be updated based on the new marks of Physics shortly."
Second Case and Board's Response
The Physics mix-up was not an isolated incident. Around the same time, another complaint surfaced on social media concerning a Chemistry answer sheet. This student also reported receiving confirmation from CBSE that their concern regarding the Chemistry answer sheet was valid, with further steps from the board anticipated.
Sources close to India Today indicated that CBSE had prioritized Vedant's case due to its viral nature, with a dedicated team now actively monitoring social media for complaints regarding board examination results. These incidents have brought renewed scrutiny to CBSE's post-result procedures, including the processes for accessing photocopies, verification requests, and re-evaluation. They raise critical questions about the integrity of the board's digital evaluation and document-sharing mechanisms, especially as students' college admissions depend on accurate results.