CBSE extends Class 12 scanned answer copy deadline to May 24

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to apply for scanned copies of their evaluated answer books to May 24, following widespread technical disruptions on its official portal. The board cited unprecedented website traffic and attempts of unauthorized interference for the glitches that left many students unable to complete their applications.

This is the second extension granted by the board, which had previously moved the deadline from May 22 to May 23. In a circular issued on Friday, CBSE stated the extension was an attempt to ensure no student is left behind. The board also clarified that students will have up to two days after receiving their scanned copies to apply for the next stages of the post-result process, which are verification of marks or reevaluation.

Students across India reported significant difficulties accessing the portal since the application window opened on May 19. Complaints included payment failures, login errors, inaccessible pages, and portal crashes. Many alleged that payments were deducted from their accounts even though their applications were not successfully submitted. The issue gained...