CBSE Portal Cyberattack, Payment Glitch

A malicious cyberattack targeted the India — Central Board of Secondary Education's revaluation portal, specifically its HDFC Bank payment gateway, granting unauthorized access to approximately 50 students. This led to abnormal fee displays, fluctuating from Re 1 to nearly Rs 68,000. In response, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions, resulting in the integration of four public sector banks (State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, and India — Maharashtra) as additional payment gateways. Experts from IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, and India — Digital India Corporation are examining the system to enhance security and integration. The India — Central Board of Secondary Education has also migrated its system to Amazon — Amazon Web Services to address capacity issues and ensure a smoother process. The re-evaluation schedule for Class 12 students has been revised, with the portal reopening on June 1, 2026, to ensure a transparent and glitch-free experience.