Bhardwaj also pointed to positive feedback from evaluators across centres, indicating wider acceptance of the new system. “They are sending me selfies, photographs, and messages thanking us, saying they are fortunate to work with this system,” he said. According to him, the response has been encouraging enough that even teachers not assigned evaluation duties have expressed interest in being part of the process.

The CBSE had earlier indicated that the transition to on-screen evaluation is aimed at improving efficiency, minimising delays, and ensuring greater standardisation in marking. The system allows evaluators to check scanned answer scripts digitally, enabling faster compilation of scores and reducing logistical challenges associated with the physical movement of copies.

On the progress of evaluation, Bhardwaj said it is proceeding “as per schedule”, suggesting that timelines remain unaffected despite the shift to a new system.

When asked about the declaration of results, he reiterated the board’s earlier timeline, stating that students can expect results in the third week of May. “The results will be declared when they are prepared. People should wait till then,” he said.

(With PTI inputs)