CBSE OSM, NTA Portal Issues Put Student Data Safety In Focus

Student Data Privacy Becomes Bigger Concern

India’s exam system is facing fresh questions over student data privacy after the CBSE OSM row and concerns linked to the NTA re-exam portal. What started as complaints over portal glitches, delays, and confusing online systems has now turned into a larger debate on how safely student information is handled.

Database Sale Claim Sparks Worry

Career360 founder Maheshwer Peri has raised concerns by claiming that student databases are allegedly available for as little as ₹1,500. The claim needs official verification, but it has made parents and students worry about how personal details are collected, stored, and shared in the education sector.

Why It Matters For Students

Student data can include names, phone numbers, exam details, marks, admission interests, and contact information. If such details are misused, students may face spam calls, misleading coaching offers, privacy risks, and unwanted targeting during the stressful admission season.

Stronger Exam Data Security Needed

The CBSE OSM controversy and NTA portal concerns show why exam platforms need stronger cybersecurity checks, independent audits, and clear accountability. As online exams and digital admissions grow, protecting student data must become a serious priority.