The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a clarification on the payment process for students seeking verification and re-evaluation of their Class XII answer sheets. The development comes as a relief to numerous students who had been facing confusion following the launch of the online portal earlier this week. Students and parents were left bewildered when they discovered that they needed to have a public sector bank account to make payments on the portal, but the CBSE has now set the record straight.
Clarification on Public Sector Bank Requirement
The CBSE has made it clear that students do not need to have a public sector bank account to make payments on the online portal. Initially, the portal had listed State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank as the only banks that students could use to make payments, leading many to believe that having a public sector bank account was a necessity. However, the CBSE has now clarified that students can use any bank account to make payments, as long as it is linked to a valid UPI ID or credit/debit card.
This clarification has been welcomed by students and parents who were worried that they would have to rush to set up a public sector bank account just to make payments. The CBSE has also stated that students can use various online payment gateways, including credit/debit cards, UPI, and net banking, to make payments on the portal.
Process for Verification and Re-evaluation
For students who are seeking verification or re-evaluation of their Class XII answer sheets, the process is relatively straightforward. Students can log in to the online portal, select the relevant option, and proceed to make the payment. The CBSE will then review the answer sheets and provide the results to the students. The entire process is expected to be completed within a few days.
It’s worth noting that the CBSE has also provided a detailed FAQ section on its website, which answers many of the common queries that students and parents may have. The CBSE has also set up a helpline for students who may require assistance with the payment process or have any other queries.
Future Developments
The CBSE is constantly working to improve its online infrastructure and make it more user-friendly for students and parents. In the coming weeks and months, the CBSE plans to introduce several new features on the online portal, including the ability to track payment status and access answer sheets online. These developments are expected to make the entire process even smoother and more convenient for students.
With the clarification on the payment process now in place, students and parents can rest assured that they can make payments on the online portal without any issues. The CBSE’s efforts to clarify the payment process are a welcome move, and it’s expected that many students will be relieved to know that they can use any bank account to make payments.
