The introduction of On-Screen Marking (OSM) by Central Board of Secondary Education for Class XII Board examinations has become a major topic of discussion among students, parents, and educators across the country. While many have questions about the new system, teachers and evaluators who have directly experienced the process believe that OSM is a modern, efficient, and student-friendly initiative that strengthens the evaluation system without changing the core assessment standards.

OSM, or On-Screen Marking, is a digital evaluation process in which scanned copies of students’ answer sheets are assessed by examiners through a secure online platform. However, an important fact that needs to be clearly understood is that only the mode of checking has changed - the evaluation pattern and marking scheme remain exactly the same as in previous years.