A parliamentary panel will meet June 2, 2026 [2], in New Delhi to review CBSE marking processes and the NEET-UG exam [1].
This review follows widespread student grievances regarding Class 12 results and technical failures in the digital grading system. The outcome could lead to systemic changes in how millions of Indian students are evaluated for board exams and medical school admissions.
The panel consists of Union Education Ministry officials and the CBSE chief [1]. They are supported by a four-member expert team [1] from IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur to provide technical oversight on the evaluation systems.
Central to the investigation is the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system [3]. The panel intends to examine glitches within this digital framework and the subsequent re-evaluation process for CBSE students [1]. These technical issues have sparked concerns about the accuracy of student grades, and the fairness of the marking cycle [4].
Beyond the board exams, the committee will address the NEET-UG exam and related language-policy issues [1]. The scrutiny comes amid ongoing controversy regarding the administration of the medical entrance test and the accessibility of exam materials in different languages [3].
The summons for the June 2 meeting [2] requires officials to explain the discrepancies that led to student protests. The panel aims to resolve the tension between the current digital implementation and the transparency required for high-stakes national examinations [4].
“The panel will review the CBSE re-evaluation process, the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, the NEET-UG exam, and related language-policy issues.”
The involvement of IIT experts suggests the government is treating the CBSE and NEET issues as technical failures rather than just administrative errors. By auditing the On-Screen Marking system and language policies, the panel is attempting to restore public trust in India's centralized testing infrastructure, which has faced increasing volatility and legal challenges from students.
