The Central Board of Secondary Education has again extended the deadline for Class 12 students to obtain scanned photocopies of their board examination answer books, giving students time till May 24, 2026.
The extension was announced after CBSE’s website faced heavy traffic, technical disruptions and several attempts of unauthorised interference. The earlier deadline had first been extended from May 22 to May 23, before being pushed further to May 24.
CBSE has extended the last date for Class 12 students to obtain scanned copies of their evaluated answer books to May 24, 2026. The Board said its website faced unprecedented traffic and attempts of unauthorised interference, causing disruptions. Students will get up to two days after receiving their scanned copies for the next stage.
For Guwahati students, the extension is important because several CBSE-affiliated schools in the city have Class 12 students preparing for college admissions, entrance counselling and subject-wise result verification. Delays in accessing scanned answer books can affect decisions around re-evaluation, mark verification and admission planning.
According to CBSE’s circular, the website had been facing “unprecedented traffic” over the past few days. The Board also said there were attempts of unauthorised interference, making the system prone to disruptions during the post-result process.
CBSE said the extension was given to ensure that no student is left behind because of portal-related issues. The facility allows students to obtain scanned copies of their evaluated answer books before deciding whether to apply for further processes.
The Board also clarified that students will continue to get up to two days after receiving the scanned copy of their answer book to apply for the next stage. This may include verification of marks or re-evaluation, depending on the applicable CBSE process.
The issue has caused anxiety among students and parents across the country, with reports of inaccessible portals, payment issues and technical failures during the application window. CBSE has also announced that refunds will be processed in cases of incorrect fee deductions caused by payment glitches.
In Guwahati, the timing is especially sensitive for students waiting to finalise undergraduate options after the Class 12 results. Many students are simultaneously tracking university applications, entrance exam schedules and scholarship deadlines.
Students should use the extended window carefully and avoid waiting until the final hours of May 24, when portal traffic may again be high. They should also preserve payment receipts, application numbers, screenshots and official acknowledgements wherever available.
Parents and students should rely only on CBSE’s official communication and avoid unverified links circulated through social media or messaging groups. Since the Board has mentioned unauthorised interference attempts, students should be careful while entering login details or payment information online.
All other terms and conditions of the post-result process remain unchanged, according to CBSE. The next step for students is to complete the application for scanned answer book copies within the revised timeline and then use the two-day window after receiving the copy to decide on verification or re-evaluation.
For Guwahati’s CBSE students, the extension offers short-term relief, but it also highlights the pressure students face when digital systems fail during critical academic processes. The immediate priority is timely access, careful documentation and official confirmation at every stage.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Board | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Class | Class 12 |
| Service | Scanned copies of evaluated answer books |
| Revised deadline | May 24, 2026 |
| Earlier deadline | May 23, after extension from May 22 |
| Reason | Website disruption, heavy traffic and unauthorised interference attempts |
| Next-stage window | Up to two days after receiving scanned copy |
| Applicable next steps | Verification of marks or re-evaluation, as per CBSE rules |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new deadline for CBSE Class 12 scanned answer book copies?
The new deadline to obtain scanned copies of CBSE Class 12 evaluated answer books is May 24, 2026.
Why did CBSE extend the deadline again?
CBSE extended the deadline because its website faced unprecedented traffic, technical disruptions and attempts of unauthorised interference.
How much time will students get after receiving scanned copies?
Students will get up to two days after receiving the scanned copy of their answer book to apply for the next stage, such as verification of marks or re-evaluation.
Why is this important for Guwahati students?
The extension is important for Guwahati’s CBSE Class 12 students because scanned copies may help them decide on mark verification or re-evaluation while planning college admissions and entrance-related next steps.