Congress targets ‘Mantri Pradhan’ over CBSE answer sheet data breach allegations

The Congress party has intensified its attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging serious lapses in the handling of CBSE’s digital evaluation system.

Referring to recent reports of answer-sheet mix-ups, portal vulnerabilities, and alleged exposure of student data, the opposition described the controversy as another major failure of the Education Ministry.

Congress leaders questioned how scanned answer sheets and evaluation records were allegedly accessible online and demanded accountability from the ministry.

The criticism comes amid growing concerns over CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, which has faced complaints related to incorrect answer-sheet uploads, technical glitches, and cybersecurity issues.

Reports indicate that some students received answer sheets belonging to other candidates, while ethical hackers flagged potential vulnerabilities in the portal.

CBSE has maintained that its core evaluation system remains secure and stated that some reported issues involved testing platforms rather than the live examination infrastructure.

The board has also deployed cybersecurity experts to strengthen security measures and investigate concerns.

Meanwhile, the political debate continues as opposition leaders seek greater transparency over the awarding and management of the OSM project.