CBSE Extends Deadline For Class 12 Answer Book Copies
“The CBSE website has been facing unprecedent traffic since the past few days and has also faced several attempts of unauthorised interference, which has made it prone to disruptions": The Board
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the last date for obtaining scanned copies of Class 12 answer books to May 24, citing heavy traffic on its website and attempts of unauthorised interference.
The board had earlier extended the deadline from May 22 to May 23 following complaints from students over difficulties in accessing the portal.
“The CBSE website has been facing unprecedent traffic since the past few days and has also faced several attempts of unauthorised interference, which has made it prone to disruptions,” the board said in a circular issued on Friday.
“In an attempt to ensure that no student is left behind, the Board is extending the last date for obtaining scanned photocopy of answer book of Class XII Board Examinations,” it added.
The CBSE said students will have up to two days after receiving the scanned copies to apply for verification of marks or re-evaluation.
“Candidates are advised to make use of the extended timeline and apply accordingly. All terms and conditions mentioned earlier remain the same,” it said.
The board had initiated the re-evaluation and verification process following concerns raised by some students and parents over the on-screen marking system.
It has also revised the fee structure. Students can obtain scanned copies of answer sheets for Rs 100, reduced from Rs 700 earlier. The fee for verification has been cut to Rs 100 from Rs 500, while re-evaluation will cost Rs 25 per question.