CBSE Extends Deadline for Class 12 Answer Sheet Copies Amid Technical Issues

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to obtain scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets due to ongoing technical issues with the online portal. Many students have faced difficulties with payments and have expressed their frustrations on social media. As of May 20, over 1.27 lakh students have applied for copies of their answer sheets. The CBSE has also announced reduced fees for services related to verification and re-evaluation. Students can apply for these services from May 26 to May 29, 2026.

By Ambika Singh May 22, 2026, 12:11 IST

CBSE Deadline Extension for Class 12 Students

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently prolonged the deadline for Class 12 students to request scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets for the 2026 board exams. This decision comes after the online portal intended for this purpose faced significant functionality issues. Although the application process began on May 20, many students are still encountering problems. Some are struggling with payment issues, while others have successfully completed transactions but are not seeing any updates or statuses on the website. As a result, students have taken to social media to express their frustrations about the portal's unreliability and inaccessibility. They are now calling for another extension of the application deadline.

Numerous students have reported that even after making payments, the website indicates that their transactions have "Failed." One user shared their experience on social media, stating: "I am experiencing payment issues on the CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation portal. I made a UPI payment yesterday, and while the money has been deducted from my account, the portal has not updated my status. The CBSE's landline numbers are perpetually busy, and I have yet to receive any response to my emails."

Application Statistics and Upcoming Dates

**Over 1.27 Lakh Students Have Applied**

Last Wednesday, the CBSE announced via social media that the online application portal for obtaining scanned copies of Class 12 answer sheets is now operating effectively, with successful submissions being recorded. As of 7:30 PM on May 20, over 1.27 lakh students had applied for a total of 3.87 lakh scanned answer sheets. Additionally, students who are unhappy with their Class 12 Board exam results will have the opportunity to apply online for verification and re-evaluation of their scores. The application window for these services will be open from May 26 to May 29, 2026.

Fee Reductions for Services

CBSE Reduces Fees

This year, the CBSE has made significant reductions to the fees associated with services following the Class 12 results. The cost for obtaining photocopies or scanned copies of evaluated answer sheets has dropped from ₹700 to ₹100. The verification fee has also been lowered to ₹100. For re-evaluation, students will need to pay ₹25 per question. Furthermore, the CBSE has stated that students whose marks increase after the re-evaluation will receive a refund of the re-evaluation fee.