India, Feb. 10 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the introduction of On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books from the upcoming 2026 board examinations, beginning from February 17.

The move is aimed at improving "efficiency and transparency" in the assessment process, according to a CBSE communication sent to all affiliated school principals on February 9.

The board said it conducts Class 10 and 12 examinations annually in India and across 26 countries, catering to nearly 46 lakh students, and is now transitioning to digital evaluation for senior secondary exams, while "evaluation of Class 10 answer books will continue in physical mode as before in 2026."

In the letter to...