Rs 69,000 for answer sheets: CBSE portal glitch leaves students, parents baffled
A glitch in the CBSE portal has caused confusion among students and parents regarding the pricing of answer sheets. The portal mistakenly displayed a charge of Rs 69,000 for accessing these sheets, leading to widespread concern. Authorities are investigating the issue to rectify the error and provide clarity.
- ▪The CBSE portal displayed an erroneous fee of Rs 69,000 for answer sheets.
- ▪Students and parents expressed confusion and concern over the unexpected charge.
- ▪CBSE officials are looking into the glitch to resolve the issue.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 33 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ ‘Are we rabbits?': Students anguished as CBSE answer sheet portal glitches — Hindustan Times — Top
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Meghna Dhulia is an Assistant News Editor at The Times of India, bringing over a decade of experience in journalism. She specialises in education reporting, covering both foundational and higher education with a clear, insightful lens. Her work sheds light on critical issues shaping the future—ranging from policy impact and systemic challenges to compelling human stories from the field. Her experience also extends to the news desk, where she has overseen editorial workflows, ensuring readers receive balanced, reliable and impactful news.Read More
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