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Present Scenario - Manual Evaluation
In present scenario Answer Sheet Evaluation are manual Process. Physical copies of Answer Sheets are stored at Secure location and universities Invite to Paper Checkers/Moderators at Central/distributed locations. For this a Secure Physical Environment for Evaluation is required.Professor or Teacher need to handle physical copies of Answer Sheets. Evaluator Need to make entry of marks manually and various logistics Activities are involved into the process.
The process of conducting and evaluating paper-based exams is very complex and challenging. On-Screen Marking (OSM) system provides an extensive platform for evaluating pen and paper based examinations on computer screens. On-Screen Marking system completely automates the marking and scoring of descriptive answer scripts into an accurate, simple, secure and efficient process.
On Screen Marking
What is on Screen Marking?
- Digitizing answer sheets using Book/AFD Scanner
- Transferring of encrypted images to evaluation centers
- Allowing subject wise access to evaluator to award marks on screen.
- Awards are synchronized with server for result tabulation
Process & Steps
Coding
Scanning
Distributing
Checking
Marks
Totalling
Retrieving
Re-Checking
Comparison: Conventional System & Digital Evaluation
| Narration | Conventional Mode | On Screen Marking |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | Physically Distributed to Evaluation Centers | No Physical Movement |
| Choice of Evaluators | Only who can reach the Evaluation Center | Anywhere in the World |
| Time for Evaluation | Only during office hours | Any time Any Where |
| Authenticity | Evaluator authenticity is at risk in remote locations | Bio-Metric & Retina Recognition Authenticity |
| Per day limit on sheets checked | Pilferage possible | Minute to minute record of sheets checked |
| Missing of Question/Page | Possible with Human Error | Software Restrict any such error |
| Manage Optional Questions | Possible with Human Error | Software will ignore any extra marks |
| Manual Work | Receiving/Counting/ Totaling/Dispatch | Automatically by Software |
| Result | Manual Tabulation | Real Time Result Generation |
| Totaling | Manual | Automatically by Software |
| Role of Head Examiner | One head examiner all subjects | Relevant subjects & suspected cases are transferred |
| Return of Answer Sheets | Physically Returned to University | No Physical Movement |
| Storage of Answer Sheets | Physically consuming huge space | Electronically in small hard disk |
| Retrieving of Answer Sheets | Cumbersome process | Click of a button |
| Transparency | Difficult for Student to Access | Be given to all students by default |
| Re-Totaling & Revaluation | Unnecessary attempts by Students | Authentic Attempts after seeing their sheet |
| Paper Matching with Prescribed Pattern | Not Possible | Software generates this report |
| Analysis of Questions | Not Possible | Section & Topic wise Analysis of each subject |
| Performance Analysis | College wise Course wise Only | Topic & Question Wise Analysis of Teacher & Evaluator |
| Evaluators Remuneration | Prepared Manually | Auto Generated |
| Academic Reforms | Not Possible | Analysis can reform Syllabi, Course Material, Teaching Standard, Learning Outcomes |
Benefits
Logistics
Electronic transfer of sheets to & fro from University & Evaluation Center
Time
Minimization of time consumed in entire process due to electronic transfer
Security
Transfer of sheets in encrypted form
Flexibility
Any time, any where checking by evaluators from across India
Marking
Fully automated Accurate, Fast and Flexible Marking
Speed
Saves time in physical management of sheets, writing marks on Sheet & Totaling
Analysis
Paper Pattern, Subject, Section, Topic, Teacher, Evaluator, College Wise Analysis
Retrieval
Quick retrieval of answer sheet for RTI/Legal cases/re-evaluation
Academic Reforms
- Comparison of Scheme in Question Paper and defined Syllabi
- Syllabi Modification from performance analysis
- Topic wise Train-the-Trainer programs as per area of improvement identified
- Grading of Teachers
- Offer-relevant professional certifications for students proficient in specific topics
- Placement positioning as per academic analysis of students
Features
- Define Exam Master, Student Master
- Subject Wise Evaluator / Moderator Data
- Scanning using Book Scanner / Paper Feeder
- Quality Check of Sheets
- Allocation & Distribution Settings (Automatic or Manual)
- Evaluation can be done on LAN or Online
- 100% Security & Confidentiality through Masking of Answer sheet
- Question Paper, Answer Key & Answer Sheets Display on One Screen
- Marks Awarding Interface as per Question Paper Pattern
- Real-time Analytics and reports needed for Result Processing
- Easy Retrieving of Answer Sheets through Roll No.
- Easy adaptability by evaluators due to Exact replica of physical evaluation process
- Software developed in-house, Open to Customization
Project Cost
Project Cost includes the following factors
Hardware | Software | Project Implementation & Technical Team
Scanning Manpower | Infrastructure & Facilities | Logistics, Travel, Boarding & Lodging
The above cost factors are directly proportional to
- Number of Sheets
- Number of Evaluation Centers
- Number of Subjects
- Time Available for Scanning
- Time Involved in Evaluation
The cost can be calculated only after having the above inputs.
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