New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern that CBSE’s digital evaluation system, known as “on-screen marking”, has caused frustration among students appearing for board examinations.
The observations came while hearing a public interest petition seeking separate rules for digital evaluation and the formation of a high-level committee to supervise the process. The matter was heard by a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Jaymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana.
The bench noted that the extent of distress among young students was evident and said it appeared there were systemic shortcomings in the digital assessment mechanism. The judges also questioned the Union government on its position in the matter.
Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said most individual discrepancies in marks highlighted in the petition had been corrected. He added that the government was examining broader systemic issues and that a one-member committee headed by retired IAS officer Radha Chauhan had been set up to review the current evaluation method and recommend reforms.
The court directed the Solicitor General to file a detailed report on the next steps being taken by the Centre and CBSE, and adjourned the hearing to next week.
