CBSE has clarified that students do not need accounts in SBI, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda or Indian Bank to make payments on its verification and re-evaluation portal. The clarification came after allegations by Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi sparked confusion among students and parents. The board said payments can be made through UPI, net banking, credit cards and debit cards, adding that nearly 40,000 students had successfully completed their applications. The controversy also drew attentio