Cyberattacks, portal rush and new leadership: CBSE's June 2 recap

CBSE's re-evaluation portal went live after a delay but soon came under cyberattack and heavy traffic. The disruption was followed by a leadership reshuffle and an enquiry into On-Screen Marking procurement.

In Short

• CBSE’s re-evaluation portal opened on June 2 after a 75-hour delay
• Nearly 28,000 candidates applied despite cyberattacks on the portal
• Centre appointed a new CBSE chairman and secretary, and ordered an OSM inquiry

After a 75-hour delay, June 2 turned into one of the most dramatic days in CBSE’s recent history. What began with the long-awaited launch of the re-evaluation portal ended with cyberattacks, an OSM inquiry, and a complete overhaul of the board’s top leadership. Here’s everything that happened yesterday.

1. Re-evaluation portal finally goes live

After days of uncertainty and a delay of over three days from the original May 29 schedule, CBSE finally opened its re-evaluation and verification portal at around 4 am on June 2.

The board announced the launch through a post on X, allowing students to apply for scanned copies of answer books, verification of marks and re-evaluation.

The opening brought relief to thousands of students and parents who had been waiting since the Class 12 results were declared. The delay had sparked widespread frustration and speculation online, prompting CBSE to repeatedly assure students that the portal would be activated soon.

2. Cyberattacks hit within hours of launch

The relief proved short-lived. Within hours of the portal becoming operational, CBSE disclosed that it had come under significant cyber pressure.

According to the board, more than one lakh attempts were made to gain unauthorised access to the system. It also reported a large-scale denial-of-service (DoS) attack that generated nearly 1.5 million hits in just two minutes. Technical teams remained on alert throughout the day to ensure that legitimate users could continue accessing the platform.

3. Thousands rush to apply

Despite the attacks and technical challenges, students continued to flock to the portal.

CBSE officials noted that by 11 pm on June 2, nearly 28,000 candidates had successfully submitted applications for various post-result services. Earlier in the day, the board had reported that over 16,000 students had already filed requests within the first few hours of the portal opening.

The volume reflected both the demand for answer-sheet access and the anxiety among students seeking a review of their results.

4. Student complaints continue despite CBSE assurances

While CBSE maintained that the portal remained functional and was capable of supporting more than 8,000 concurrent users, complaints continued to surface across social media platforms.

Students reported login failures, slow loading speeds and difficulties accessing various sections of the portal. The issues added to concerns that had already been building over the board’s digital post-result processes this year.

5. Centre replaces CBSE’s top leadership

The biggest development of the day came in the evening when the Ministry of Education ordered a major reshuffle at CBSE.

Chairperson Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta were transferred from their posts. The Centre simultaneously appointed Lokhande Sitaram as the new CBSE Chairperson and Varun Bhardwaj as the new Secretary.

The leadership changes came amid mounting scrutiny of the board’s handling of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and the controversies that followed the declaration of the 2026 board examination results.

6. OSM procurement enquiry ordered

The leadership overhaul was accompanied by another significant decision. The government ordered an inquiry into the procurement of On-Screen Marking (OSM) services, a system that has been at the centre of controversy in recent weeks. Questions have been raised over the implementation of the digital evaluation process, student access to answer sheets and the broader handling of post-result procedures.

With the enquiry now underway, what began as a technical controversy has evolved into a matter of administrative accountability.

By the end of June 2, CBSE had not only managed a delayed portal rollout and a cyberattack but had also processed nearly 28,000 applications, witnessed a complete change in leadership and found itself facing an official enquiry — making it one of the most consequential days in the board’s recent history.

With new faces at the helm and an enquiry underway, June 3 will test whether CBSE can finally move from crisis management to restoring confidence. Stay tuned as we continue to track the latest developments.

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