Hyderabad, Feb. 10 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced the mandatory use of the on-screen marking (OSM) system for the 2026 Class 12 board exams, allowing teachers to evaluate answer sheets digitally using computers rather than manually correcting papers.

An official circular, dated February 9, sent to principals and heads of all CBSE-affiliated schools stated that the decision is part of the Board's continuous effort to "enhance efficiency and transparency" during the examinations.

The Board conducts Class 12 and 10 examinations every year across 26 countries, catering to approximately 46 lakh students.

However, the evaluation of Class 10 answer books will continue in physical mode as before in 2026, the ...