CBSE Reveals 25% Class 12 Students Applied For Scanned Sheets
- 25% of Class 12 students applied for scanned answer sheets
- CBSE data reveals evaluation transparency concerns
- Students seek re-evaluation and verification
- CBSE to release scanned sheets for Rs 500
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revealed that one in four Class 12 students applied for scanned answer sheets, sparking concerns over evaluation transparency.
According to the data, 25% of students who took the Class 12 exams applied for scanned copies of their answer sheets.
- Over 2 lakh students applied for scanned sheets, citing discrepancies in their results.
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The CBSE data shows that a significant number of students are seeking re-evaluation and verification of their answer sheets.
'We have received an overwhelming response from students seeking scanned copies of their answer sheets,' said a CBSE official.
The move is seen as a step towards increasing transparency in the evaluation process, with many students and parents welcoming the decision.
Background
The CBSE has been facing criticism over its evaluation process, with many students and parents alleging discrepancies in the marking system.
In recent years, the board has introduced several measures to increase transparency, including the provision of scanned answer sheets.
Data shows that the number of students applying for scanned sheets has been increasing steadily over the years, with 20% of students applying in 2020 and 22% in 2021.
Impact
The move is expected to have a significant impact on the education sector, with many students and parents hoping that it will lead to more accurate and transparent evaluation.
The economic effect of the move is also likely to be significant, with the CBSE set to earn crores of rupees from the scanned sheet applications.
The significance of the move lies in its potential to increase trust in the evaluation process and reduce disputes over results.