New Delhi – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on May 27, 2026 , refuted allegations of an improper contract award to Coempt Eduteck. This statement follows student complaints about the digital revaluation of Class 12 answer sheets.
CBSE Denies Improper Contract Award
CBSE confirmed Coempt Eduteck handles its On-Screen Marking (OSM) digitization. The board stated these allegations are "erroneous, misleading and not based on facts." CBSE claims it followed all government financial rules for the contract selection. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for digital evaluation was posted on the Central Public Procurement portal on August 28, 2025 . The contract was awarded to the highest qualified bidder.
The board published bid details on its eProcurement portal at eprocure.gov.in. CBSE reiterated its adherence to General Financial Rules protocols.
CBSE rejects the allegations regarding the award of contract to Coempt Edutech. It is erroneous, misleading and not based on facts.
— CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29)May 27, 2026
CBSE has followed the General Financial Rules protocols scrupulously in the awarding of the contract to the agency. CBSE floated the RFP for…pic.twitter.com/gY3c7fHq8e
Class 12 Revaluation Portal Issues
The controversy emerged after Class 12 results were declared on May 13, 2026 . Students seeking answer books online reported problems. Issues included blurred scanned copies and portal crashes. Some students received mixed-up answer sheets. High fees for re-evaluation were also a concern.
About Coempt Eduteck
Coempt Eduteck manages CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. This system scans physical answer sheets for digital evaluation. Teachers assess papers on computer screens instead of manual checking. Coempt Eduteck's role is to provide technical support for student grievance redressal.
Past Scrutiny
Coempt Eduteck faced scrutiny in 2019 . This was related to technical and evaluation problems during Telangana Intermediate Board examinations. Opposition parties questioned the contract award at that time. The company's chief executive denied claims of political ties. He stated the contract was won through technical and financial bids.
