CBSE Class 12 Re-evaluation: Students Say Marks Were Reduced in Subjects They Never Requested for Review

Two Class 12 students from a school in Faridabad have alleged that their CBSE re-evaluation results reduced marks in subjects they never requested for review. The changes reportedly altered their result status from 'Pass' to 'Repeat in Theory' (RT), raising concerns over the CBSE re-evaluation process and affecting college admission plans.

The CBSE re-evaluation process has come under scrutiny after two Class 12 students claimed their marks were reduced in subjects they had not applied to have re-evaluated.

According to a report by The Times of India, both students had requested re-evaluation only in selected subjects, but their revised marksheets allegedly reflected lower scores in different papers, changing their final result status.

CBSE Re-evaluation Allegedly Reduced Marks in Unrequested Subjects

The first student reportedly applied for CBSE re-evaluation only in Chemistry and Home Science after the Class 12 results were declared on May 13.

Following the review, the student's Chemistry marks reportedly increased from 42 to 52, while Home Science marks rose from 70 to 79.

However, the revised marksheet allegedly showed that the student's Mathematics marks had fallen from 46 to 40, despite no re-evaluation request being submitted for Mathematics. The change reportedly converted the student's result from "Pass" to Repeat in Theory (RT).

Another Student Reports Similar Issue

A second student reportedly experienced a similar outcome during the CBSE re-evaluation process.

The student had applied for re-evaluation only in Physics and Computer Science. According to the report, marks in both subjects increased after the review.

However, the revised marksheet allegedly showed Chemistry marks dropping from 52 to 43, even though Chemistry had not been included in the re-evaluation request. The revised result also reportedly changed the student's status to RT.

College Admission Plans Affected

The reported changes have created uncertainty for both students, whose college admission plans have been disrupted.

According to the report, the revised result status came at a time when admissions to several universities are already nearing closure, leaving the students facing the possibility of losing an academic year.

Fresh Questions Over CBSE Re-evaluation Process

The reported cases have renewed questions about the CBSE re-evaluation system and its handling of revised marks.

The development also comes amid ongoing discussions surrounding the board's Online Scanned Marking (OSM) system and concerns over transparency in the evaluation process.

Neither the report nor the available information indicates whether CBSE has issued an official response regarding the two cases.

What Happens Next?

The reported incidents are likely to intensify calls for greater transparency and safeguards in the CBSE re-evaluation process, particularly when revised marks can directly affect a student's eligibility for higher education. Any clarification or response from the board could have implications for students awaiting re-evaluation results in the current admission cycle.