Engineering aspirants face a tight deadline for Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 counselling. The application window closes soon. Students who qualified JEE Advanced are now dealing with a new issue: CBSE mark sheet revaluation delays.
CBSE Mark Sheet Delays Impact JoSAA Applications
Students need a minimum of 75% in their Class 12 annual examinations for JoSAA counselling eligibility. Many CBSE students are seeking revaluation of their answer sheets. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is using a new marking technology this academic year. This system, termed the OSM row, is causing problems. Students who applied for rechecking have not yet received updated scores. This delay threatens their ability to apply for JoSAA counselling before the deadline.
The prolonged wait for revaluated scores can prevent students from applying to top engineering institutes. These include the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
What Students Should Do
Students experiencing these delays should contact CBSE officials. While no official statement has been released by CBSE or IIT Roorkee (the organizing body for JoSAA counselling), proactive communication is advised. This can help ensure students are covered in the ongoing situation.
Contact Information
| Organization | Contact Method | Details |
| CBSE | Telephone | 011-24050336 to 011-24050342 |
| CBSE | Physical Address | CBSE Integrated Office Complex, Sector-23, Phase - 1, Dwarka New Delhi - 110077 |
| IIT Roorkee (JoSAA) | Telephone | +91-1332-285224 (Mon-Fri, 9 AM-1 PM & 2 PM-6 PM) |
| IIT Roorkee (JoSAA) | orgjee@iitr.ac.in |
Students should remain calm and monitor official websites for updates. Keeping track of announcements from CBSE and IIT Roorkee is essential. Resources like Jagran Josh may also provide further information.
