The Times of India

CBSEs marking mess drives Bengaluru students to Karnatakas PU colleges despite losing admission fees

Concerns over evaluation errors in CBSEs on-screen marking (OSM) system are prompting Class 11 students in Bengaluru to shift from CBSE schools to PU colleges. Parents and students fear lower scores in core subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics could affect professional course admissions, where board marks are considered alongside CET scores. School administrators report multiple withdrawals despite fee losses, while educators say the controversy is hurting CBSE admissions and may have a greater impact next year.