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Over 56,000 Students Apply For CBSE Re-Evaluation As Board Fends Off Cyber Assault
24htopnews | June 4, 2026 4:08 PM CST

CBSE received over 56,000 applications for answer-sheet verification and re-evaluation, with the online portal active till June 6. The board also thwarted a 3.8 million-packet cyber attack during the process. Aadhaar-based authentication was introduced for security. Amid OSM-related controversies, senior officials were transferred and a probe panel set up to examine the system.

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reported a massive response to its answer-sheet verification and re-evaluation process, with more than 56,000 applications submitted by students. The Board also revealed that it successfully defended its online systems against a significant cyber attack during the ongoing application period.

The Board, in a statement on X on Wednesday, said, "More than 56,000 applications for verification and re-evaluation were accepted by 9.30 pm."

Apart from this, a 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service attack on the website was successfully thwarted.

"Our technical teams are proactively monitoring performance and introducing refinements to deliver a smoother, faster, and more seamless experience for students," said the board in a statement.


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