There is a relief news for lakhs of CBSE Class 12 students. Students who were not able to apply to get the scanned copy of their answer book, have now got one day’s extra time. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to extend the last date of application, which will provide great convenience to the students.

Actually, after the release of the results of the board exam 2026, many students want to see their copies so that they can understand the marks obtained in a better way. For this, CBSE had started the process of providing scanned copies of answer sheets. Earlier the last date to apply for this was fixed as 23 May 2026, but now it has been extended to 24 May 2026.

increased pressure on the website

According to the board, in the last few days the number of students on the website had suddenly increased significantly. A large number of students were trying to apply simultaneously. Due to this, the website witnessed heavy traffic and many students faced difficulty in applying. Some students complained that they could not submit their forms in time.

Meanwhile, the board also said that some unauthorized interference attempts were also seen on the website, due to which the technical problems increased further. In such a situation, many students faced obstacles in completing the application process.

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Decision taken considering the problems of students

CBSE took the feedback received from students and parents seriously. The Board believes that no student should be deprived of this facility merely due to technical reasons. With this in mind, the last date of application has been extended by one day. The board says that now students whose applications are pending can complete the online process till 24 May 2026. This will provide relief to those students who were not able to apply on time due to website problem.

Why is scan copy necessary?

After the examination results are declared, many students are not satisfied with their marks. In such a situation, they want to know how their answer sheet has been evaluated. On receiving the scanned copy, students can see their copy in detail and understand where marks have been deducted. If a student feels that his/her answers have not been evaluated properly, he/she can decide about further process like verification or revaluation. Therefore, the facility of scan copy is considered very important for the students.

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