CBSE extends Class 12 answer sheet portal deadline after technical issues

Students across India faced significant technical difficulties on Tuesday as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) opened its online portal for Class 12 post-result review services. The process, which allows students to obtain scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets, was hampered by slow loading pages, frequent freezing, and issues with captcha verification, leading to widespread frustration.

In response to the problems, the CBSE issued a circular late Tuesday evening extending the deadline for obtaining scanned answer books from May 22 to May 23, 2026. The board stated the extension was due to a technical problem encountered on its website and to ensure sufficient time for students. Many students reported spending hours attempting to complete the application, with the process adding to existing anxiety surrounding college admissions and cutoff marks.

The review process was initiated amid concerns from some students over unexpectedly low scores and questions regarding the board's newly implemented On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj acknowledged that while the board evaluates nearly 1.25 crore answer scripts, errors...