CBSE sends correct answer sheet to Vedant after wrong copy row
Synopsis
A Class 12 student's viral post exposing a CBSE mix-up — where another student's Physics answer sheet was emailed to him — has forced the Board to correct the error and confirm re-evaluation. With over 3.5 million views and mounting complaints about the new On-Screen Marking system, this is no longer just one student's problem.
Key Takeaways
CBSE emailed the correct Class 12 Physics answer sheet to student Vedant Shrivastava on Monday, 26 May 2025 , after sending him another candidate's script in error.
Vedant had applied for a photocopy on 19 May after receiving unexpectedly low marks; he identified the mismatch four days later.
His post on X went viral with over 3.5 million views and 48,000 likes , triggering national outrage.
CBSE confirmed his result will be revised after re-evaluation and assigned a dedicated team to investigate.
Wider complaints about the new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system include blurred scans, portal crashes, and fluctuating photocopy fees.
CBSE had not issued a formal public statement on the specific allegations as of the time of reporting.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday, 26 May 2025 emailed the correct Class 12 Physics answer sheet to student Vedant Shrivastava, rectifying a serious mix-up in which another candidate's script had been sent to him during a re-evaluation review. The Board also confirmed that his result would be revised following re-evaluation.
How the Error Unfolded
Vedant had applied for a photocopy of his Physics answer sheet on 19 May after receiving marks he considered unexpectedly low. Four days later, he posted on X that the sheet CBSE had emailed him did not match his handwriting and was clearly another student's script.
'I am a CBSE Class 12 student. After receiving unexpectedly low marks in Physics, we applied for photocopies of my answer sheets through the CBSE re-evaluation process. Today we received the copies. And I am shattered because the Physics answer sheet uploaded by CBSE is not mine,' he wrote in a post that went viral, drawing over 3.5 million views and 48,000 likes.
CBSE's Response
CBSE acknowledged the error and said the matter was being handled on 'top priority', assigning a dedicated team to investigate. The Board subsequently reached out to Vedant's family, assuring them the mistake would be corrected and his marks updated. On Monday, the correct answer sheet was delivered and re-evaluation was confirmed.
Vedant posted on X after receiving the correct sheet: 'Attaching the correct answer sheet screenshots here for your reference. We will still apply for re-evaluation of this answer sheet after checking this sheet more closely, since they have slashed my marks even when the answer is correct.'
Wider Concerns About the OSM System
CBSE introduced its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system this year to digitise evaluation — answer scripts are scanned and marked on screen rather than reviewed manually. Since its rollout, students have reported receiving lower marks than their performance in competitive exams such as JEE would suggest, raising questions about scoring accuracy.
Additional technical complaints have included blurred scanned copies, portal crashes during re-evaluation requests, and fluctuating fees for answer sheet photocopies. The wrong-sheet episode has intensified scrutiny of these systemic issues.
Trolling and Broader Impact
Reports indicate that Vedant and his family faced online trolling after he raised the issue publicly. The episode has nonetheless sparked a nationwide debate on transparency and fairness in digital board evaluation. As of the time of reporting, CBSE had not issued a formal public statement addressing the specific allegations beyond its assurances to the family.
With re-evaluation now under way, the outcome of Vedant's case is being closely watched by students and parents as a test of whether CBSE's digital infrastructure can reliably support the post-result verification process it was designed to improve.
Point of View
And the first major stress test — post-result verification — has exposed the cracks. Sending a student another candidate's answer sheet is not a minor clerical slip; it is a failure of document-management infrastructure that undermines the entire re-evaluation process. What is missing is a credible, independent audit of the OSM pipeline. CBSE's assurances to one family do not address the systemic complaints from hundreds of students about blurred scans, portal failures, and anomalous marks — issues that will recur unless the Board publishes a transparent review of the system's rollout.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What mistake did CBSE make with Vedant Shrivastava's answer sheet?
CBSE accidentally emailed another student's Class 12 Physics answer sheet to Vedant Shrivastava when he requested a photocopy for re-evaluation review. The Board acknowledged the error and sent him the correct sheet on Monday, 26 May 2025.
What is CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system?
OSM is a digital evaluation system introduced by CBSE in 2025, where answer scripts are scanned and marked on screen by examiners rather than reviewed manually. Since its rollout, students have reported concerns including lower-than-expected marks, blurred scanned copies, and portal crashes during re-evaluation requests.
What action has CBSE taken after the wrong answer sheet row?
CBSE assigned a dedicated team to investigate on priority, emailed Vedant the correct Physics answer sheet, and confirmed that his result will be revised after re-evaluation. The Board also reached out directly to his family with assurances.
Why did Vedant Shrivastava's post go viral?
Vedant posted on X that the answer sheet CBSE sent him did not match his handwriting and was clearly another student's script. The post drew over 3.5 million views and 48,000 likes, resonating with students and parents already concerned about the reliability of CBSE's digital evaluation process.
Has CBSE issued an official statement on the OSM complaints?
As of the time of reporting, CBSE had not issued a formal public statement addressing the specific allegations about the OSM system. Its only confirmed communication was direct outreach to Vedant's family and an internal investigation.
