A recent controversy has emerged regarding the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) re-evaluation process, after two Class 12 students from Faridabad discovered their marks had been reduced in subjects they never submitted for review. This unforeseen outcome has put their college admissions and academic year at risk.
Unexpected Mark Reductions Jeopardize Admissions
The first student initially sought re-evaluation for Chemistry and Home Science. While scores improved in both requested subjects, their Mathematics score inexplicably dropped from 46 to 40 on the revised marksheet. This reduction, in a subject not part of the re-evaluation request, changed the student's overall status from 'Pass' to 'Repeat in Theory'.
Similarly, a second student, who applied for re-evaluation in Physics and Computer Science, saw their Chemistry score decrease from 52 to 43. Again, Chemistry was entirely outside the scope of their original re-evaluation application. Both students, from DAV Public School, Faridabad, now face the grim prospect of losing an academic year as university admission deadlines rapidly approach.
Families and School Demand Answers
The affected families have approached the CBSE regional office, asserting that the board lacked any legitimate basis to alter marks in subjects for which no re-evaluation was requested. The school principal has also formally written to the CBSE Controller of Examinations, urging an immediate resolution to the matter.
Informal discussions with CBSE officials reportedly suggested that the changes were due to a “policy matter” involving the withdrawal of previously awarded grace marks. However, the school principal stated that no such policy had been communicated or formally notified by the board for the 2026 examination cycle. The existing CBSE re-evaluation guidelines detail the verification and review process but make no mention of possible mark changes in unrelated subjects.
Lack of Transparency Fuels Uncertainty
The core of the dispute lies in the absence of a clear, publicly communicated CBSE policy that permits marks in unrequested subjects to be reduced or for grace marks to be withdrawn during a re-evaluation process. Without any formal notification or explanation, students, parents, and the school are demanding that CBSE formally clarify the basis for these changes and rectify the situation to ensure the students do not lose their chance at this year's university admissions.