CBSE Chairman and Secretary Transferred Amid On-Screen Marking Irregularities

The Chairman and Secretary of CBSE have been transferred by the Indian government following irregularities in the board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. A parliamentary panel is investigating alleged tender irregularities related to the procurement of OSM services.

2 Jun, 12:28 — 2 Jun, 21:51

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Why this matters

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a major national board of education in India, conducting examinations for millions of students. Irregularities in its marking system can undermine trust in the examination process and affect students' academic futures, necessitating swift action and investigation.

Key entitiesCBSE Chairman CBSE Secretary CBSE NSUI Delhi High Court

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What sources agree on

The CBSE Chairman and Secretary have been transferred.
The transfers are linked to irregularities in the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
A panel has been formed to probe the irregularities.

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CBSE Chairman and Secretary have been transferred.

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A panel has been formed to probe irregularities in the On-Screen Marking system.

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The NSUI has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a probe into OSM irregularities.

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The panel will probe the procurement of OSM services.

unverified·Times of India

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NSUI moving the Delhi High Court seeking a probe into OSM irregularities and an extension of the verification/re-evaluation portal

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual29d ago

CBSE chief and secretary booted over OSM row, govt panel to probe procurement

The Centre has removed CBSE chairperson Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta following criticism over the digital evaluation system's rollout. An inquiry has been ordered into the procurement of the on-screen marking system, with Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed as the new CBSE chairperson.

By MANASH PRATIM GOHAIN

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual29d ago