The Delhi High Court has refused to pass urgent directions seeking reopening of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)’s Objective Structured Mark Sheet (OSM) verification portal for Class XII results. The Court declined to intervene at this stage, declining the request for urgent relief.
Background
CBSE conducts Class XII board examinations annually, and after declaration of results, students have an option to apply for verification of their marks and obtain photocopies of their answer sheets through an online portal. The OSM verification portal allows students who are dissatisfied with their marks to seek verification through a formal process.
In the current academic year, students or their parents had approached the Delhi High Court seeking urgent directions to reopen the OSM verification portal, citing procedural grievances or claiming that the portal was closed before they could file their applications.
High Court’s Response
The Delhi High Court declined to pass urgent interim directions for reopening the portal at this stage. The Court’s refusal to intervene on an urgent basis means students would need to pursue their grievances through the ordinary course of the case or through CBSE’s administrative channels.
CBSE’s Verification Process
CBSE’s mark verification process is an important safeguard for students who wish to challenge their results. The Board conducts verification in several stages including: verification of marks, obtaining photocopies of answer sheets, and re-evaluation. Each of these stages has specific timelines and fees associated with it.
Courts have generally been reluctant to interfere with CBSE’s internal administrative processes in examination matters, preferring to give the Board an opportunity to address grievances through its own mechanisms first.
Student Impact
Class XII results have significant implications for students’ university admissions and career trajectories. Delays or issues with the verification process can have a cascading effect on admission timelines. The Delhi High Court has historically been sensitive to such concerns, but has also recognised that the Board must be given reasonable latitude to manage its examination processes.
Court: Delhi High Court | Source: LiveLaw | June 2026
