CBSE Acknowledges OnMark Portal Security Flaws Amid Student Concerns and Political Rebuke

CBSE has admitted cybersecurity vulnerabilities existed in the OnMark portal, used for digitally marking Class 12 board exams. A researcher reported flaws allowing potential account takeovers. Students reported answer sheet mismatches and technical glitches during re-evaluation. The board deployed cybersecurity experts to strengthen security. Congress called it a massive data breach affecting nearly 20 lakh students, criticizing the government's handling of the situation.