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The CBSE initially announced it would continue using Coempt Edutek's OSM system for Class 12 re-evaluation but later decided to drop the portal due to security concerns, opting to use its own system instead.
The contract value for CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system with Coempt Edu Teck reportedly increased by ₹10 crore despite no change in workload, raising concerns about transparency.
A Telangana-based firm, Coempt Edutech, has come under focus due to complaints surrounding the CBSE-OSM (Open School Management) system, with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi citing the company in his criticism of the CBSE.
Cybersecurity certificates submitted to CBSE for its OSM platform were discovered to be outdated and linked to a different client's deployment, raising concerns about the platform's security.
The CBSE has opened its online portal for Class 12 re-evaluation and verification of marks after multiple delays and reports of cyberattacks. The board also faced controversy regarding its OSM tender process.
The CBSE has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations regarding the contract with Coempt Edu Teck for its marking system, calling his claims erroneous, misleading, and not based on facts.
Before the CBSE, students at Nagpur University also experienced a 'Coempt' problem, leading to concerns about academic integrity.
A corrigendum issued by CBSE in September 2025 removed blacklisting provisions from a tender, allowing Coempt Edu Teck to win the contract despite previous concerns, according to sources.
Rahul Gandhi has attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the CBSE Class 12 results controversy, alleging irregularities that have shocked millions of students and parents and questioning a controversial contract award.