Members of the National Students Union of India staged a protest Saturday outside the CBSE headquarters in Patparganj, East Delhi [1, 2].
The demonstration highlights growing concerns over the integrity of digital grading systems and the transparency of government contracts involving student assessments.
Protesters focused their grievances on the board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system [1, 2, 3]. The NSUI said the system contains irregularities that could affect student outcomes [1, 2].
Beyond the technical execution of the marking, the union is seeking clarity regarding the tender awarded for the operation of the OSM system [1, 2]. The group said the process requires greater transparency to ensure fairness for all students.
The protest took place at the board's headquarters in the East Delhi district [1, 2]. The NSUI continues to call for a review of how the digital evaluation is managed to prevent potential errors, or biases in grading [1, 2].
“NSUI members protested outside the CBSE headquarters in Patparganj, East Delhi”
The push for transparency in On-Screen Marking reflects a broader tension between the efficiency of digital transformation in education and the need for verifiable accountability. If the NSUI successfully pressures the CBSE to disclose tender details or audit the OSM system, it could set a precedent for how national examination boards manage third-party technology contracts and student appeals.
