CBSE introduces on-screen marking for Class 12 exams: Know how it works
In its continuous effort to enhance efficiency and transparency, the Board has decided to introduce On-Screen Marking (0SM) for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books beginning with the 2026 examinations, CBSE notification mentioned.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced on-screen marking for Class 12 exams 2026. "In its continuous effort to enhance efficiency and transparency, the Board has decided to introduce On-Screen Marking (0SM) for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books beginning with the 2026 examinations," CBSE notification mentioned. CBSE Class 12 exam 2026 will be held from February 17 to April 9, 2026 in a two shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
How on-screen marking works?
As per CBSE, teachers will now mark scripts online on a computer instead of handling physical copies.
The following marking system will help-
- Elimination of totalling errors
- Automated coordination, reducing manual intervention
- Faster evaluation with wider teacher participation
- Teachers can remain in their schools and continue regular duties
- Savings in transportation time and costs
- Post-result verification of marks will no longer be required
- Reduced manpower requirement for verification
- Opportunity for all schools to contribute to the evaluation
- Involvement of teachers from all affiliated schools globally
- Environmentally sustainable digital evaluation.
CBSE 12th admit card 2026
CBSE Class 12 admit card 2026 will be released shortly on the official website- cbse.gov.in. The students can check and download CBSE 12th hall ticket on the official portal- cbse.gov.in. To download CBSE Class 12 hall ticket 2026, candidates need to visit the official website- cbse.gov.in and click on CBSE Class 12 hall ticket PDF link. Enter login credentials- application number, date of birth. CBSE 12th hall ticket PDF will appear on the screen for download, save CBSE Class 12 admit card PDF and take a print out.
Visit the official website- cbse.gov.in
Click on CBSE 12th hall ticket PDF link
Enter application number, date of birth as the required login credentials
Save CBSE 12th admit card PDF and take a print out
CBSE 12th exam schedule 2026
Here are the dates for the important papers of CBSE 12th exams 2026 -
February 20- Physics
February 21- Business Studies, Administration
February 23- Psychology
February 26- Geography
February 28- Chemistry
March 9- Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
March 12- English core, elective
March 14- Home Science
March 16- Hindi Elective, Core
March 18- Economics
March 20- Marketing
March 23- Political Science
March 27- Biology
March 28- Accountancy
March 30- History
April 4- Sociology
April 10- Legal Studies.
For details on CBSE Class 12 exam 2026, please visit the official website- cbse.gov.in.