A representative of the Delhi Parents Association alleges that the Central Board of Secondary Education used Trained Graduate Teachers to mark Class 12 answer sheets [1, 2].
The dispute centers on whether the examiners possessed the necessary seniority and subject expertise to grade high-stakes board examinations. If the allegations are true, the accuracy of the results for thousands of students could be compromised, potentially affecting college admissions and academic rankings.
According to the association, these answer sheets were evaluated by Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) level staff rather than senior subject experts [1, 2]. The group said this practice undermines the quality, and credibility of the board examination process [1, 2].
In the Indian education system, TGTs are typically qualified to teach up to Class 10. Class 12 examinations generally require Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) or senior experts to ensure the complex requirements of the senior secondary curriculum are met. The association said the use of TGTs for these specific papers constitutes a failure in the evaluation protocol [1, 2].
The representative said the discrepancy in teacher qualifications could lead to inconsistent marking and unfair outcomes for students [1, 2]. This has sparked concerns among families in Delhi regarding the reliability of the marks awarded during this cycle [1, 2].
The Central Board of Secondary Education has not yet issued a formal rebuttal to these specific claims from the parents' body. The association continues to call for transparency in the selection of examiners to ensure that only qualified senior experts handle the final evaluation of Class 12 students [1, 2].
“Class 12 answer sheets were evaluated by Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) level teachers instead of senior subject experts”
This controversy highlights a potential systemic failure in the CBSE's quality control for examination grading. Because Class 12 results are the primary gateway for university entrance in India, any perceived lack of expertise in the marking process can lead to widespread legal challenges and demands for re-evaluation, potentially delaying the academic calendar.
