New Delhi, May 22 -- Even as CBSE's newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system continues to face backlash, Education Ministry sources indicated that the digital evaluation mechanism is likely to continue next year, with the board expected to take a final call after reviewing the process and feedback received this year.

Defending the controversial system, senior ministry sources told ANI that the scale of issues being highlighted online was limited compared to the overall magnitude of the examination process.

The OSM system, introduced this year for Class 12 board examinations, replaced physical checking of answer sheets with digitally scanned copies evaluated on-screen by examiners.

Asked whether the system would continue next yea...