Exam fail: Indian students complain en masse about marking errors in key final exams
A significant controversy has emerged in India regarding marking errors in final school year exams, affecting over 400,000 students. Many students have reported discrepancies linked to a new digital marking system intended to reduce human error. The Central Board of Secondary Education has received numerous requests for answer sheet copies as students seek to verify their grades.
- ▪Over 400,000 students have requested copies of their exam papers due to marking errors.
- ▪The new digital marking system has been criticized for resulting in wrong grades and incomplete answer sheets.
- ▪Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan acknowledged discrepancies and promised a solution.
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A social media complaint about problems in India’s final school year exams has spiralled into a national controversy. Photograph: Hindustan Times/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA social media complaint about problems in India’s final school year exams has spiralled into a national controversy. Photograph: Hindustan Times/Getty ImagesIndiaExam fail: Indian students complain en masse about marking errors in key final examsNew digital marking system is aimed at reducing human errors but many students say it has resulted in wrong gradesPenelope MacRae in DelhiFri 29 May 2026 22.36 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 22.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNational outcry has erupted in India after more than 400,000 students have requested copies of their exam papers and answer sheets…
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