NEW DELHI — The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially opened its verification and re-evaluation portal in the early hours of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, following a series of delays that frustrated students and parents nationwide.
The portal, which provides a pathway for students to challenge their Class 12 results, had originally been scheduled to launch on May 29. The board later postponed the opening to June 1 to ensure a “transparent and glitch-free process.” Despite the board’s efforts to strengthen the infrastructure, the portal remained inactive throughout Monday, June 1, before finally going live on Tuesday.
Technical Hurdles and System Audits
The rollout follows widespread criticism regarding the board’s expanded On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used for this year’s Class 12 examinations. Earlier in May, students attempting to access scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets reported significant technical failures, including broken web pages, faulty payment gateways and incomplete or blurred digital scripts. In response to these vulnerabilities, the Ministry of Education engaged experts from IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras to audit and fortify the board’s digital infrastructure.
The situation remains volatile for many families. While the CBSE posted a step-by-step instructional video on X to guide users, several students reported immediate login issues and other technical difficulties upon the portal’s launch, suggesting that the platform may still be struggling to manage user demand.
Context and Next Steps
The urgency surrounding the portal’s functionality is high. Over 4 lakh students have already applied to inspect their answer sheets, with a significant volume of complaints originating from students who reported receiving lower-than-expected scores in Physics and Mathematics.
For those seeking recourse, the process is rigorous. Only students who have already obtained their scanned digital answer books are eligible to apply for re-evaluation. Applicants must specify the exact question numbers they are challenging and provide an online explanation detailing how their answers align with the official marking scheme.
Following an intervention by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the CBSE has committed to a full refund of re-evaluation fees for any student whose marks increase following the review process.
Looking ahead, the board faces a critical period. If technical instability persists, it is likely that the CBSE will face continued pressure from students and parents concerned about missing college admission deadlines. The success of the current re-evaluation window may depend on whether the infrastructure can withstand the high volume of traffic from the 4 lakh students currently navigating the system.
