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Vijayendra Prasad Proposes Last-Minute Encrypted Exam Papers
Rajya Sabha MP and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad has proposed generating examination papers minutes before tests begin to reduce leak risks. Speaking to PTI, he said authorities should create question banks of…
The Story in Brief
Rajya Sabha MP and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad has proposed generating examination papers minutes before tests begin to reduce leak risks. Speaking to PTI, he said authorities should create question banks of 5,000 to 6,000 questions for each NEET subject, with a set mix of difficulty levels and skills. A computer would randomly select questions, experts would verify the paper, and officials would encrypt it before sending it to centres.
Under his plan, students would surrender phones and remain inside centres while the paper is generated. Officials would unlock the encrypted file shortly before the scheduled start, using a time lock. Prasad said this would reduce opportunities for leaks during printing, storage and transport. He also said he had narrated a sequel to Bajrangi Bhaijaan to Salman Khan.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest claims around paper leaks often treat a software fix as a complete answer, while others dismiss technology as irrelevant. Both views are too easy. A last-minute encrypted paper could reduce risks in printing and transport, but it would still need secure question banks, independent audits, reliable centre systems and clear action after irregularities. The practical test is whether authorities can run such a system without errors across thousands of centres, while preserving fairness for students with limited digital support.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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