The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the last date for students to apply for scanned photocopies of Class 12 board examination answer books following heavy traffic and technical disruptions on its website.
In a statement issued on Friday, the board said the CBSE website had been experiencing “unprecedented traffic” over the past few days and had also faced attempts at unauthorised interference, affecting smooth access for students.
“The CBSE Website has been facing unprecedented traffic since the past few days and has also faced several attempts of unauthorised interference, which has made it prone to disruptions,” the board said.
To ensure that students are not inconvenienced, CBSE extended the deadline for obtaining scanned photocopies of answer sheets to May 24.
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The board urged students to make use of the extended timeline and complete the application process accordingly.
CBSE also announced that students would now get up to two days after receiving the scanned copy of their answer book to apply for the next stage of verification or re-evaluation if they identify discrepancies or issues.
The move comes amid a surge in online activity following the declaration of Class 12 board examination results, with many students seeking access to answer sheets for verification and reassessment purposes.
The board did not specify the nature of the alleged unauthorised interference but said efforts were being made to ensure uninterrupted access to online services.
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