NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar during a protest at the CBSE Headquarters, in New Delhi.
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a plea by the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) seeking an independent inquiry into alleged irregularities in the CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The NSUI, the Congress’ student wing, has sought manual rechecking and physical verification of answer sheets of aggrieved students. The public interest litigation is based on complaints from students across the country alleging discrepancies in the OSM evaluation process, including concerns over answer-sheet scanning, transparency in evaluation, and the accuracy of marks awarded. NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar said, “The future of lakhs of students depends on a fair, transparent and accountable evaluation system. Over the past several weeks, students from different parts of the country have approached NSUI with serious concerns regarding the OSM evaluation process.” A Bench of Justices Neena Bansal Krishna and Madhu Jain has directed the Centre and the CBSE to file their responses and posted the matter for hearing on June 12. In a statement, the NSUI reiterated its demand for a thorough examination of concerns surrounding the OSM system and corrective measures wherever required. It stated that it would continue to support affected students. Published - June 09, 2026 12:25 am IST
