CBSE closes post-result portal after 160,000 applications

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the successful conclusion of its application window for post-result services, stating the portal functioned smoothly despite recent controversies over the security and accuracy of its digital examination systems. The board reported that more than 160,000 candidates submitted requests pertaining to over 380,000 answer books during the application period from June 2 to June 7.

In a series of statements issued on Monday, June 8, the CBSE emphasized that the verification and reevaluation portal remained fully operational under the supervision of government technical agencies and teams from the Indian Institutes of Technology. The board said the system was continuously monitored by dedicated cybersecurity teams to prevent malicious traffic and cyber threats, and that support was provided to students through helpdesk and grievance redressal channels.

The clarification addresses concerns raised in media reports and on social media regarding the portal's functionality. Specifically, the board explained that the "Roll Number Not Found" message appeared only for candidates who had not successfully applied during the first mandatory...