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NEET re-exam: Pradhan urges candidates to appear fearlessly, free of anxiety

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged 22 lakh NEET aspirants to take the re-exam fearlessly, expressing full faith in the NTA and authorities. He appealed to all not to jeopardize students' mental health or futures. The NTA reminded candidates to download fresh admit cards, as the previous ones are invalid,…

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Coempt Eduteck defends CBSE OSM system, says scanners were industry-grade and records open for scrutiny

Coempt Eduteck has addressed concerns regarding the CBSE On-Screen Marking system. The company denies allegations of using low-quality scanners and states its hardware is industry-standard and regularly upgraded. Coempt also clarified issues with blurred answer sheets and a reported security breach, asserting its operational systems remain secure. Most student answer…

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CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 date and time: When will the board announce results at cbseresults.nic.in? Check the latest update here

The CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam Result 2026 is anticipated soon, with media reports suggesting a release in the last week of June. While an official date remains unconfirmed, students can access their results via the official website cbseresults.nic.in and other digital platforms like DigiLocker and UMANG App.

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CBSE Class 10 Second Board Results 2026 expected soon: Check date, steps to check scorecard and other important guidelines

CBSE will soon release Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 for improvement exams. Students can check scores on cbse.gov.in and cbseresults.nic.in. Around 6.8 lakh students appeared for these exams. The board follows a best-of-two policy for subject scores. Results will also be available via UMANG app, DigiLocker, SMS, and IVRS.…

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CBSE Class 10 2nd Board exam results expected any time soon: Check date, official websites and how to download scorecard

CBSE Class 10 second board exam results are coming soon. Students can expect their scores in the second week of June 2026. This second exam offers a chance to improve marks. Results will be available on the official CBSE website and other digital platforms. Students should keep their admit cards…

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CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam Result 2026 Date: How to download scorecard at cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in

CBSE Class 10 Second Board: Students awaiting their CBSE Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026 results may see the outcome announced this week, with reports suggesting a likely release by 21 June 2026. The exams were conducted from 15 May to 21 May 2026, providing students with an opportunity to…

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Disclose tender process for Board exam answer sheet procurement under RTI Act: CIC to CBSE

The Central Information Commission has directed the CBSE to disclose expenditure and procurement details for Class 10 and 12 board exams, including answer book information. The CIC set aside the CBSE's earlier denial, emphasizing transparency in public procurement and requiring proper justification for any withheld information under the RTI Act.

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Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capability

Recent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over essential capabilities. This approach compromises physical security, cybersecurity, personnel quality, and real-time monitoring. A shift towards evaluating demonstrated capability, resilience, and accountability is crucial. This will rebuild trust in the examination…

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Delhi HC refuses PIL by Congress to direct reopening of CBSE class 12 re-evaluation portal

The Delhi High Court has declined to order the reopening of the CBSE portal for re-evaluation of class 12 answer sheets. The court stated that reopening the portal would delay the entire result declaration process. Individual students can approach the court if aggrieved. The Solicitor General informed the court that…

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CBSE 10 Second Board Result 2026 Date and Time: When and where to check your scorecards? Latest updates and key details

CBSE 10 Second Board Result 2026: Students awaiting their CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 can anticipate its release this June. Introduced to offer a second chance for score improvement, this exam cycle saw over six lakh registrations. Results will be accessible via official CBSE websites, DigiLocker, and UMANG.…

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What’s on-screen marking, and where did CBSE go wrong?

CBSE's new digital marking system for Class 12 exams faced significant challenges. Teachers struggled with the new technology. Students reported result discrepancies and technical problems. The board has taken steps to address these issues, including re-scanning answer scripts and enhancing data security. This marks a complex transition to digitisation.

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OSM portal was not 'thoroughly' tested for functionality and security threats before deployment: IIT panel member

The IIT panel, constituted following the controversy surrounding the OSM portal, is expected to submit its report to the Education Ministry on its findings and recommendations in the coming days.

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Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old ethical hacker who exposed CBSE portal security flaws, gets a job at IIT Kanpur

Nineteen-year-old ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, who recently highlighted security flaws in CBSE's digital infrastructure, has been appointed as an OSINT and Threat Intelligence Engineer at IIT Kanpur's C3iHub. Adhikary's allegations included publicly accessible scanned answer sheets and question papers due to cloud storage misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities in the OSM portal.

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343 posts since May, but India’s exam crisis barely exists in the education minister’s timeline

On June 5, 2026, two days after the first reports emerged about Akanksha Chaturvedi – a NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh who died by suicide after her exam was cancelled due to a paper leak – Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s X feed had other priorities. Birthday wishes for CM Yogi…

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NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Ministry, NTA, NMC officials to face par panel on health tomorrow

Top officials from ministries, NTA and NMC will brief a parliamentary panel on Wednesday regarding the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. This is the third parliamentary committee to summon these officials. The focus remains on conducting the re-test smoothly. The panel will question them on the examination's conduct and…

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CBSE Revaluation 2026 Result Date: SC orders board to release final result by this date

CBSE Revaluation 2026 Result Date Class 12: The Supreme Court has ordered the CBSE to expedite the declaration of Class 12 Improvement Examination results by Friday, emphasizing urgency. This directive comes as over 1.6 lakh students await verification and re-evaluation outcomes following concerns over the new On-Screen Marking system and…

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Former Maharashtra minister files plea in Supreme Court against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students

A fresh plea filed by Dr Fauzia Khan, an educationist and former Maharashtra ministerhas been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the CBSE policy of mandating the study of three languages for Class 9 students beginning July 1. The plea contends the CBSE's move as arbitrary and unreasonable. Khan also…

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Why Rahul Gandhi Called This Teen a Hero of India's Youth

Most people assume that large examination systems are too powerful to question. After all, millions of students depend on them every year. But what happens when a teenager notices something that doesn't seem right? That question led 18-year-old Sarthak Sidhant on a journey that would spark national debate, trigger parliamentary…

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INDIA bloc meeting: Opposition leaders decide to write to CJI on SIR, seek Pradhan's resignation

In New Delhi, an assembly of 25 opposition party leaders convened to address pressing electoral concerns. They resolved to formally approach the Chief Justice of India to champion election integrity. Additionally, the group voiced objections, demanding the prompt resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid scrutiny surrounding NEET and CBSE…

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Supreme Court issues notice to CBSE on plea to declare Class 12 improvement examination result

The SC has taken up a case involving a Saudi Arabian student. He seeks his Class 12 improvement exam results from the CBSE. The court has issued a notice to the CBSE. The student's career and higher education prospects are at stake. Examinations in several Gulf countries were cancelled due…

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Over 1.6 lakh candidates applied for post-result services: CBSE

The Central Board of Secondary Education has confirmed its post-result services portal operated smoothly. Over 1.6 lakh students submitted requests for more than 3.8 lakh answer books. The board addressed concerns about a 'Roll Number Not Found' message, explaining it appeared for candidates who did not apply for photocopies first.…

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Delhi HC seeks Centre, CBSE reply on plea over Class 12 on-screen marking irregularities

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and CBSE to respond to a petition by the National Students' Union of India. The student group is seeking an independent inquiry into alleged large-scale irregularities in the on-screen marking system for Class 12 exams. The court has listed the matter for…

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IIT panel approves new CBSE portal for re-evaluation after security review

A new portal for re-evaluating CBSE answer sheets has received security clearance from an IIT panel. This comes after the previous portal developed by Coempt EduTeck was found to have significant security flaws. The new system, developed by multiple teams including IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur, has been fortified with…

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'Direct contradiction of CBSE governing body's own decision': Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over introducing third language in schools

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged the government to withdraw a new notification. This notification makes a third language compulsory for Class 9 and 10 students from July 1, 2026. Ramesh stated the decision is arbitrary and unplanned. He highlighted it contradicts previous CBSE decisions. The move aims to teach…

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Tell them we are not scared: Abhijeet Dipke says as CJP holds protest demanding Pradhan's resignation

Hundreds gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The Cockroach Janta Party led the protest, with founder Abhijeet Dipke urging people not to be scared. Protesters wore cockroach masks and raised slogans against communal politics. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk also joined the demonstration. The protest aimed…

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