VTU taps tech for exam reforms

Visvesvaraya Technological University is logging on to technology to introduce sweeping examination reforms from the next academic

year. This includes electronic distribution of question papers, digital correction of answer scripts and faster processing of results.
The university plans to do away with the physical distribution of question papers as is done now; it’s looking at partly automated supply-chain management to send them to all centres. Question papers are e-transmitted to these centres and printed there. “When there is a physical distribution of question papers, it goes through various routes and there’s the possibility of a leak. Using technology, papers will be sent directly to centres,” VTU vice-chancellor H P Khincha told The Times of India.
The university will password-protect the papers to ensure utmost security. For example, when papers are sent to a particular centre, a certain ‘key’ (password, in common parlance) will be given to the authorized person. When he enters the key, authentication is sent to the university and only then can he access the question papers. “The key will be constantly changed to prevent malpractice,” the vice-chancellor said.