CBSE Receives 56,000+ Re-evaluation Requests, Successfully Repels Major Cyber Attack

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reported an overwhelming response to its answer-sheet verification and re-evaluation process, with more than 56,000 applications submitted by students within days of the portal opening.

In an update shared on social media on Wednesday, the Board said that over 56,000 applications for verification of marks and re-evaluation had been received by 9:30 p.m.

At the same time, CBSE disclosed that it had successfully defended its online systems against a significant cyber threat. According to the Board, a denial-of-service (DoS) attack involving approximately 3.8 million malicious data packets was detected and neutralised without disrupting services for students.

CBSE stated that its technical teams are continuously monitoring the portal's performance and implementing improvements to ensure a faster and smoother experience for applicants.

The online window for verification of marks and re-evaluation became operational on June 2 and will remain open until midnight on June 6. Students can submit requests only through the official online portal, as offline applications are not being accepted.

Under the current fee structure, students must pay ?100 per subject for verification of marks and ?25 per question for re-evaluation. To enhance security and prevent unauthorised applications, CBSE has introduced Aadhaar-based authentication for the process this year.

The developments come amid ongoing debate over the Board's recently introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The digital evaluation mechanism has faced criticism over alleged issues such as answer-sheet mismatches, marking inconsistencies, and grade allocation errors.

The controversy intensified earlier this week following the transfer of CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta.

In response, the government constituted a one-member inquiry committee headed by S. Radha Chauhan to examine the procurement and implementation of OSM services. The panel has been asked to submit its findings within one month to the Department of Personnel and Training.

The issue also drew national attention after Class 12 student Sarthak Sidhant presented concerns regarding the OSM system before a parliamentary education panel, where his observations reportedly received appreciation from committee members.

As the re-evaluation process continues, CBSE has assured students that both the integrity of the examination system and the security of its digital infrastructure remain top priorities.

With inputs from IANS