CBSE rejects Rahul Gandhi’s claim on Coempt Edu Teck contract

CBSE has rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that it awarded its Class 12 on-screen marking contract to Coempt Edu Teck despite the firm’s questionable record, saying the claim is erroneous, misleading and not based on facts.

The dispute surfaced on May 27, when Gandhi publicly accused the board of giving the contract to a firm with a poor track record and sought a judicial probe. His comments quickly drew attention because they targeted the process used for CBSE’s on-screen marking system, which is part of the board’s post-exam evaluation infrastructure.

CBSE responded the same day, saying the contract was awarded through due process and in line with the General Financial Rules. The board rejected the allegation outright and said the claim did not reflect the facts.

Major Indian media outlets reported the exchange on Tuesday, adding to the public visibility of the controversy. The immediate dispute now centers on whether the contract award process was handled correctly and whether CBSE should release more procurement detail.

The on-screen marking system has already been rolled out in CBSE’s examination operations, but the new controversy has turned it into a governance issue. For now, the two sides remain sharply opposed: Gandhi is pressing for scrutiny, while CBSE says its procurement was proper.

What happens next is unclear. The open questions are whether any independent inquiry will be launched, and whether CBSE will publish additional documents to address the criticism.