New CBSE chief Mandeep Bhandari takes charge after OSM controversy
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Administrative oversight and examination reform: a GS2 case study on standardized assessment.
Why in news
The Centre appointed Mandeep K Bhandari as the chairperson of the CBSE to replace the interim chief following a controversy over On-Screen Marking (OSM) in Class 12 exams.
Background
Mandeep K Bhandari, formerly Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has been appointed as the CBSE chairperson. He succeeds interim chief Lokhande Prashant Sitaram.
Facts for Prelims
- PostMandeep K Bhandari: Chairperson of CBSE
- FactOSM: On-Screen Marking system used in Class 12 exams
Prelims practice question
Which system was the subject of controversy in the Class 12 examinations mentioned in the note?
- (a)Digital Ink System
- (b)On-Screen Marking
- (c)Paperless Evaluation
- (d)Off-Screen Marking
Show answer
Answer: (b) On-Screen Marking — The note mentions a controversy over the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used in Class 12 exams.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in maintaining the integrity of digital examination systems and the role of central bodies in ensuring standardized assessment across India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technical vulnerability: Risks of unauthorized marking or system manipulation during high-stakes digital examinations
- Institutional trust: Need for transparent grievance redressal mechanisms to address student complaints regarding marking errors
Keywords: Standardized assessment · Digital integrity · Administrative oversight · Examination reform
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