The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a strong warning against the spread of misleading or factually incorrect information related to its examination and evaluation processes on social media platforms. The board said individuals posting such content may face legal action, while teachers involved in the evaluation process could face disciplinary measures for sharing comments or experiences online.
The warning comes as the CBSE Board Examinations 2026 for Classes 10 and 12 are currently underway. The exams began on February 18, with Class 10 examinations already concluded while Class 12 exams are scheduled to continue until April 10.
In two separate circulars issued by the board, Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations at CBSE, highlighted concerns over social media posts that misrepresent the examination and evaluation system. The first circular addressed individuals who are not directly involved in the evaluation process but are still spreading unverified information online.
According to the board, such posts are creating confusion among students, parents, and other stakeholders while potentially damaging the credibility of the examination system. CBSE also clarified that the use of its name, logo, or images of its buildings to create misleading content is strictly prohibited.
In the second circular, the board specifically warned teachers and evaluators involved in checking answer sheets not to share their opinions, comments, or experiences regarding the evaluation process on social media. Officials emphasised that the evaluation process is confidential and governed by strict protocols, and discussing it publicly could spread rumours and misunderstandings.
“Any attempt to spread rumours or misrepresent facts on social media is a violation of professional conduct and may invite disciplinary action,” the circular stated. The board urged teachers to maintain professionalism and confidentiality while performing evaluation duties.
The warning comes alongside CBSE’s introduction of a new On Screen Marking (OSM) system for the evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets from the 2026 examinations. Under this system, answer sheets are scanned and uploaded to a secure digital platform where teachers evaluate them on computer screens, mark answers digitally, and the total marks are calculated automatically to reduce errors.
Education experts have welcomed the board’s move. According to Akash Sharma, a teacher at Vanasthali Public School in Ghaziabad who is involved in the evaluation process, teachers sometimes post videos or experiences about checking answer sheets on platforms like Instagram, which can create confusion among students.
Similarly, Jyoti Arora, principal of Mount Abu Public School in Delhi, said the advisory was both timely and necessary. She emphasised that maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity is crucial to ensuring trust in the examination system.
This year, more than 4.37 million students have registered for the CBSE board examinations, including around 2.51 million Class 10 students and 1.86 million Class 12 students. With such a large number of candidates involved, CBSE officials stressed that preventing misinformation and maintaining transparency in the examination process remains a top priority.
