The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed that its OnMark re-evaluation portal experienced a technical disruption, causing it to become temporarily inaccessible. The board, however, firmly denied broader allegations that the main evaluation system was compromised by any external attack.
According to an official statement, CBSE acknowledged the presence of vulnerabilities within the OnMark platform. This admission came after reports surfaced regarding the portal's downtime, which affected students and parents seeking to apply for answer sheet re-evaluation.
The board clarified that the disruption was limited to the re-evaluation interface and did not extend to the core evaluation database. CBSE emphasized that no student data or marks were compromised during the incident, countering claims of a full-scale hack.
Students who were in the process of submitting re-evaluation requests faced difficulties accessing the portal. Many took to social media to express frustration over the sudden unavailability of the service, which is critical for those seeking a review of their exam scores.
CBSE has not yet announced a specific timeline for when the OnMark portal will be fully restored. The board is reportedly working to address the identified vulnerabilities and ensure the platform's stability before reopening it for submissions.
This incident highlights the growing reliance on digital platforms for examination-related processes. Parents and students are advised to monitor official CBSE channels for updates regarding the portal's status and any revised deadlines for re-evaluation applications.
