Veranda HigherEd is a Veranda Learning enterprise and the offerings include courses in Digital and Social Media Marketing and Business Analytics

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The Digital and Social Media Marketing course explores digital tools, channels, and opportunities shaping the marketing landscape, say sources from Veranda HigherEd.

The Business Analytics course introduces students to essential techniques for tackling practical problems, enabling them to initiate and manage small-scale projects and communicate findings effectively.

Participants will learn how data collection and analysis enhance customer and stakeholder insights, and practice methods to improve data-driven predictions to achieve business success, say sources from Veranda HigherEd.

We are proud to be collaborating with Veranda HigherEd to deliver two UTS programs that will empower learners in India to innovate and evolve global industries – where humans work together with advanced technology to improve
business, he said.

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Mr. Aditya Malik, Group COO of Veranda Learning said in today’s fast-paced digital world, the need for professionals who are adept in business analytics and digital marketing is greater than ever.

Our partnership with UTS underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality education that empowers  individuals to excel in their careers, he said.

About Veranda HigherEd

Veranda HigherEd, representing the higher education vertical of Veranda Learning Solutions, strives to go beyond providing online courses and learning materials.

Veranda HigherEd understands the importance of career development and growth and offer personalized career support services to learners.

Veranda’s partnerships with renowned institutions such as IIM Raipur, IIM Shillong, IIM Sirmaur, EICT Academy IIT Guwahati and XLRI among others equip individuals with the essential knowledge to become effective leaders.

Veranda programs cover various topics including leadership, organisational behaviour, human resource management, financial management, marketing, digital upskilling, supply chain management, operations management and strategic planning.

Under the new system, answer booklets for Class 12 will be scanned and evaluated digitally on computers rather than being manually transported and checked in conventional ways. The board says this will significantly cut down on totalling errors and reduce manual intervention in the evaluation process. Faster evaluation and quick result announcements are some of the key goals behind this shift.

CBSE has made it clear that the change currently applies only to Class 12 board exams, and Class 10 answer books will continue to be marked manually for the 2026 session. This phased implementation is intended to help schools adapt gradually to the new system.

Benefits of Digital Evaluation

According to CBSE officials, the On-Screen Marking system comes with several expected benefits:

Concerns Over Preparation Time

Despite the long-term advantages touted by CBSE, the move has not been welcomed without reservations. Several school principals and educators have expressed concerns about the limited time available to prepare for this transition as the board exams approach. With exams already scheduled to begin within weeks, schools must ensure they have adequate computers, reliable internet connectivity, stable power supply and trained evaluators ready to use the OSM platform effectively.

Many schools, especially those in smaller towns and rural areas, fear they may struggle to meet these requirements in time, raising questions about readiness and fair implementation. Some educators worry that insufficient training of teachers in the new digital marking system could affect the quality and consistency of evaluations.

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Preparing for the Change

To support schools and teachers, CBSE has indicated plans to conduct dry runs, provide training sessions and release instructional resources. However, the extent to which these preparations will mitigate last-minute challenges remains to be seen.

As CBSE moves forward with its digital agenda, the success of this shift will likely depend on how quickly schools can adapt and whether the board can effectively bridge the technological gap across its wide network of affiliated institutions.