CBSE Class 12 results likely by May 23, on-screen marking on track: Official

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed that Class 12 results for 2026 are likely to be declared in the third week of May, offering much-needed clarity to lakhs of students awaiting their scores.

It has firmly rejected recent media reports alleging glitches and delays in the evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets under its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.

Responding to the claims, Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj said the reports are “far away from facts” and dismissed concerns around the newly introduced digital evaluation process.

“I refute each and every thing which has been stated in some media news portal. These are false



and everything is perfectly fine,” he said as reported by PTI.

CBSE officials have emphasised that the evaluation process is running smoothly and even more efficiently than previous methods. Bhardwaj highlighted the board’s confidence in the system, stating, “My evaluation is going very perfectly, better than the previous evaluation.”

The board has rolled out the On-Screen Marking system fully for the first time in 2026 for Class 12 answer sheets, aiming to improve transparency, speed, and accuracy in assessment.

“We are so proud that we have started this process,” Bhardwaj added, underlining the board’s commitment to modernising examination systems.