CBSE to Introduce On-Screen Marking for Class 12 Board Exams from 2026

• CBSE will implement On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 answer books starting with the 2026 examinations.
• Class 10 answer book evaluation will continue in physical mode as before.
• OSM aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, reduce manual intervention, and eliminate totalling errors.
• Digital marking is environmentally sustainable, ensures faster evaluation, and allows wider teacher participation.
• Schools must ensure computer labs with specific system specifications, reliable internet, and uninterrupted power supply for evaluation.