“Not My Answer Sheet”: CBSE Admits Blunder, Sends Correct Copy After Student’s Viral Appeal

A controversy surrounding the CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system intensified after Class 12 student Vedant Shrivastava publicly alleged that the Physics answer sheet uploaded by the board during the reevaluation process was not his own.

According to reports, the handwriting, presentation style, and attempted answers in the scanned document were “completely different” from his actual writing. Vedant stated that his family and teachers immediately noticed the discrepancy after comparing the Physics paper with his other answer sheets.

The issue quickly gained traction online, sparking concerns among students and parents regarding the transparency and reliability of CBSE’s digitized evaluation process.

Following the uproar, CBSE reportedly reviewed the matter and later shared what it identified as the student’s “correct” answer sheet copy. The development has fueled broader criticism over technical glitches, answer sheet mismatches, delayed access to scanned copies, and problems linked to the newly implemented OSM system.

The controversy has also entered the political arena, with opposition leaders questioning the functioning of the examination system and demanding accountability.

Students across the country continue to seek greater transparency and safeguards in the board’s digital evaluation mechanisms as CBSE faces growing pressure to address concerns surrounding the examination review process.