CBSE
Coverage of CBSE in the Nexus archive.
- APAAR Scheme: Supreme Court assures parents it will pass order requiring CBSE to provide opt-out, refusal option
The Supreme Court will issue an order based on the Orissa High Court judgment in the case of Rohit Anand Das versus State Of Odisha, requiring the APAAR consent form to include an opt-out/refusal option. This directive is to be implemented nationwide for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
- CBSE declares class 10 second board exam results
The CBSE has declared the results for the Class 10 Second Board Exams. Students can access their results via the DigiLocker Results Portal at results.digilocker.gov.in.
- Can’t English be considered an indigenous Indian language, asks SC
The Supreme Court questioned whether English can be considered an indigenous Indian language, challenging the use of the term 'native' in a CBSE circular. It noted that the push for a three-language scheme aligns with the Constitutional goal of using Indian languages for official purposes.
- Public Accounts Committee chair pulls up Education Secretary over remarks on CBSE queries
The Public Accounts Committee chair challenged the Education Secretary's attempt to prevent queries to the CBSE. The Secretary later retracted his remarks after objections, including from BJP MPs.
- CIC asks CBSE to formulate SOP governing timelines for providing marks, answer sheets
CIC has asked CBSE to create a standard operating procedure (SOP) for timelines related to providing marks and answer sheets. This recommendation followed an appeal by a Class 12 student seeking her assessment records used in the 2021 board examination, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- CBSE schools in Karnataka seek clarification on the implementation of three-language policy
CBSE schools in Karnataka are seeking clarification on the implementation of the three-language policy after Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan announced its relaxation for classes 7, 8, and 9. The policy will now apply only to class 6 students.
- CUET results declared: what are the next steps for students?
CUET results have been declared, and central universities have been using CUET scores for admissions since 2022 instead of relying on CBSE results.
- CBSE Class 12 students see substantial increase in marks after re-evaluation
CBSE Class 12 students experienced a significant rise in marks following re-evaluation due to discrepancies in the new OSM evaluation system. The CBSE released results for 1.39 lakh candidates on June 21, with remaining results to be published in phases.
- KEAM result announcement postponed
The KEAM result announcement has been postponed. CBSE declared Class XII revaluation results on Sunday night, while CEE provided a facility for students to verify and resubmit qualifying exam marks until June 23.
- CBSE announces Class 12 re-valuation results
CBSE has announced Class 12 re-valuation results, releasing outcomes in phases with over 87% of applications declared today. The remaining results will be published in phases and the entire process is expected to be completed soon.
- CBSE Class 9 students in Chennai yet to get textbooks for this year
CBSE Class 9 students in Chennai have not yet received their textbooks for this year, though some schools have obtained English and Science books. An NCERT book supplier indicates the situation is expected to improve by next week.
- Centre tells Supreme Court it is mulling policy for West Asia students whose CBSE results could not be declared
The Indian government informed the Supreme Court it is considering a policy for West Asian students affected by withheld CBSE results. A Saudi Arabian student whose results were not declared stated his higher education plans are now at risk, and the court has deferred the hearing to June 22.
- EC acted as per law in Meenakshi Natarajan case, says Telangana BJP chief
Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao claimed the Election Commission acted lawfully in the Meenakshi Natarajan case. He alleged a conspiracy behind the NEET question paper leak and CBSE evaluation issues, accusing efforts to disrupt the education system and target the Union Education Ministry.
- Kerala HC dismisses CBSE students’ plea challenging prospectus for admission to professional courses
The Kerala High Court dismissed a plea from CBSE students challenging the admission prospectus for professional courses. The students had contested the criteria outlined in the prospectus for entry into these courses.
- AISF protests ‘irregularities’ in evaluation of CBSE answer scripts
AISF protests alleged irregularities in the evaluation of CBSE answer scripts, claiming the on-screen marking system lacks transparency. Students' confidence in the CBSE has reportedly been eroded due to these concerns.
- Former Maharashtra Minister files plea in Supreme Court against CBSE's three-language rule for Class 9 students
Fauzia Khan, an educationist and former Maharashtra Minister, filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the CBSE's three-language rule for Class 9 students. The plea argues that the CBSE's May 15 circular is arbitrary and unreasonable.
- Centre defends on-screen marking for CBSE Class 12 answer sheets, reduces re-evaluation fee
The Centre defends on-screen marking for CBSE Class 12 answer sheets, citing improved evaluation and transparency. Union Secretary Sanjay Kumar and CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh announced a reduced re-evaluation fee of ₹100 per answer sheet.
- Application window for verification and re-evaluation of answer papers remained fully functional, says CBSE
The CBSE confirmed that the application window for verification and re-evaluation of answer papers remained fully functional. The system was continuously monitored by cybersecurity teams to prevent malicious traffic and threats.
- PM wants the country’s youth to keep making reels and frying pakoras, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi praised 18-year-old Sarthak Siddhant for exposing vulnerabilities in the CBSE’s OSM portal, highlighting the inquisitive and informed nature of India's youth. The Congress leader posted a video with Siddhant, emphasizing youth empowerment through awareness and critical thinking.
- Parliamentary panel looking into NEET, OSM issues; seeks answers from NTA, CBSE
A parliamentary panel is investigating NEET and OSM issues, asking the NTA about NEET-UG 2024 irregularities and action on the Radhakrishnan Committee’s recommendations. It also questioned the CBSE regarding weakened RFP provisos for the OSM contract.
- CJP’s agitation to continue until Union minister Pradhan resigns: Abhijeet Dipke
CJP, a youth-led online movement, is demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in NEET, CBSE, CUET, and SSC examinations. The movement's agitation will continue until Union minister Pradhan resigns, as stated by Abhijeet Dipke.
- Digvijaya Singh urges PM Modi to put three-language policy implementation on hold
Digvijaya Singh urged PM Modi to pause the implementation of the three-language policy. The request was based on a representation from parents of CBSE Class IX students opposing the mandatory policy during the current mid-session.
- Vedant Shrivastava, Nisarga Adhikary and Sarthak Sidhant | The Gen Z trio that took on the CBSE
Vedant Shrivastava, Nisarga Adhikary, and Sarthak Sidhant, three Gen Z students, challenged the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system, faced online trolling, and were later vindicated as the Board acknowledged flaws in the system.
- CBSE extends Class 12 verification, re-evaluation application deadline till June 7
The CBSE has extended the deadline for Class 12 verification and re-evaluation applications from June 6 to June 7, both at midnight.
- CBSE OSM row: Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's continuation in office speaks of his desire for power, says Congress
Congress criticizes Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's continuation in office as indicative of his desire for power. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated that Gen-Z ethical hackers revealed critical cybersecurity flaws in CBSE, which the board denied until forced to acknowledge.
- After initial denial, CBSE invited ethical hacker to plug gaps in IT system
CBSE initially denied the need for an ethical hacker but later invited one to address vulnerabilities in its IT system. The ethical hacker was brought in to strengthen the system's security.