CBSE Student Claims Physics Answer Sheet Uploaded by Board Does Not Belong to Him
A Class XII student alleges CBSE uploaded another candidate's Physics answer sheet under his roll number, raising serious concerns about the board's digital evaluation system and answer sheet verification process.
AC Team
The Central Board of Secondary Education finds itself in another mess. This time, a Class XII student has raised a serious allegation that could shake the confidence of thousands of students in the evaluation process.
Vedant Shrivastava, a Class XII student, claims the Physics answer sheet uploaded by CBSE under his roll number does not belong to him. According to him, the handwriting, answers, and presentation style are completely different from his own work.
What Did the Student Discover?
When Vedant accessed his Physics answer sheet through the photocopy process, something felt wrong. The writing on the paper looked nothing like his own. His family and teachers noticed it too.
"The Physics answer sheet sent by CBSE is not my answer sheet at all. I know this is not my handwriting and it did not have the questions I attempted," Vedant wrote on social media platform X.
The student compared three of his answer sheets. His English and Computer Science papers matched each other in terms of handwriting style, letter formation, spacing, and slant. But the Physics paper was different in every way.
"This is not a minor variation. It is completely different writing," he pointed out.
Impact on Marks and Eligibility
The issue goes beyond just a wrong paper. Vedant says he received 50% marks for answers written by someone else. This affected his aggregate percentage in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM), which many engineering colleges use as a selection criterion.
"Because of that I am not getting 75% in PCM aggregate," he explained. This could mean the difference between getting into his preferred college or missing out.
The student has now asked CBSE to locate his original physical answer sheet, audit the scanning and tagging process, and investigate whether answer sheets were swapped during digitisation.
The On-Screen Marking System Under Scanner
CBSE introduced the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system to make evaluation more transparent and fair. The idea was simple. Teachers would evaluate digital copies of answer sheets instead of physical ones. This would reduce bias and make the process faster.
But if answer sheets themselves are getting mixed up during digitisation, the whole system loses its purpose.
Vedant raised this concern in his posts. "CBSE said OSM would improve transparency and fairness. But if answer sheets themselves are getting mismatched, then how are students supposed to trust this process?" he wrote.
Not the First Complaint This Season
This allegation comes at a time when CBSE is already dealing with multiple complaints from Class XII students. After results were declared earlier this month, several issues surfaced.
Students reported portal crashes when trying to access their scanned copies. Some faced payment glitches. Money was deducted from their accounts, but access was not granted. Others complained about blurred or incomplete scanned copies that made it hard to review their answers.
Now, this claim of a wrong answer sheet being uploaded adds another layer of concern to the post-result process.
What Happens Next?
Vedant mentioned in a later post that ABP News informed him CBSE would take necessary action regarding his case. But the board has not yet issued an official statement on this specific allegation.
If the claim is true, it raises questions about the scanning and tagging mechanism used by CBSE. How are answer sheets digitised? How are they linked to roll numbers? And what checks are in place to ensure no mix-up happens?
Students appearing for board exams trust that their hard work will be evaluated fairly. When that trust is broken, it affects not just one student, but the credibility of the entire examination system.
Why This Matters
Board exam results shape the future of lakhs of students every year. They determine college admissions, scholarship eligibility, and career paths. A wrong answer sheet can change everything for a student.
If such errors can occur, CBSE needs to conduct a thorough audit of its digitisation process. Students and parents deserve to know that the system is reliable.
The board must also ensure that students who face such issues get quick resolution. Waiting weeks for clarification can cost students their admission opportunities.
What Students Can Do
If you are a CBSE student who has accessed your answer sheet and noticed something unusual, do not ignore it. Compare the handwriting across different subjects. Check if the answers match what you remember writing.
If you find discrepancies, document them. Take screenshots. Compare with your rough work or notes if you have them. Inform your school and reach out to CBSE through the proper channels.
The board has extended the deadline for obtaining scanned answer sheets till May 25. Use this time to review your copies carefully.
This case has opened a conversation that needed to happen. Digital systems are meant to make processes better, not create new problems. CBSE must respond with transparency and urgency to restore confidence in its evaluation system.
