CBSE 2026: Class 12 Board Exams Go Digital with On-Screen Marking

• CBSE introduces On-Screen Marking (OSM) for over 1 crore Class 12 answer sheets from 2026, scanning 32 crore pages digitally.
• Teachers will evaluate digital copies from home or school labs, eliminating physical transport and reducing errors.
• The new system aims for faster, more accurate, and transparent evaluation, with automatic totaling and direct transfer of marks to the results database.
• Exams for Class 10 and 12 will run from February 17 to April 10, 2026, with Class 10 papers still checked manually.
• The 7-step process includes secure scanning, anonymous marking, and senior examiner review, enhancing reliability and reducing paper use.