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Karnataka to introduce digital evaluation for SSLC, II PU exams
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) plans to introduce digital evaluation of SSLC and II PU answer scripts in a phased manner, following the CBSE model but with caution. In…
The Story in Brief
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) plans to introduce digital evaluation of SSLC and II PU answer scripts in a phased manner, following the CBSE model but with caution. In the first phase, the board will test it on smaller exams like the state open school and drawing grade tests, where fewer than 5,000 candidates enrol. If successful, it will expand to the main exams, which see 8 lakh SSLC and 6.5 lakh II PU students annually.
The Hindu reports that the move comes after the state government instructed KSEAB to consider digital evaluation to speed up results. However, the CBSE's digital evaluation faced discrepancies last year, prompting Karnataka to proceed carefully. Board chairperson Prakash Nittali said a proposal will be submitted after reviewing cost, technology, and challenges, especially scanning and uploading 25-page answer sheets without missing any page.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that digital evaluation is either a silver bullet or doomed by the CBSE experience misses the point. Karnataka's phased approach, starting with small exams, is sensible. The real test will be handling 25-page answer sheets for lakhs of students without scanning errors. Can the board guarantee no page goes missing when 8 lakh SSLC scripts are digitised? That number will settle the question.
Source: thehindu.com
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