The Digital Double Edged Sword: OSM's Promises and Pitfalls The recent controversy surrounding the On Screen Marking (OSM) system used by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for Class 12 board examinations has brought to light the complexities of digital evaluation.
The Ministry of Education's defense of the system raises more questions than answers.
A System That Aims to Eliminate Errors, But Not Always Succeeds The OSM system is intended to reduce human error and increase efficiency by scanning answer sheets and converting them into PDF copies for evaluation.