Examination reforms: Nilekani panel considering question vault mechanism, digital delivery of paper at last minute to prevent leaks
The Nandan Nilekani-led High Powered Task Force (HPTF) on examination reforms is exploring several innovative ideas to prevent paper leaks during exams, according to sources. One proposal involves a "Question Vault" mechanism, which would utilize highly secure software and a vast pool of over 100,000 questions that have been prepared and vetted throughout the year.
This approach, already employed by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), would allow for the digital delivery of question papers just minutes before an examination, eliminating the risk of leaks. The HPTF is also considering "debundling" examination-related responsibilities to prevent a single service provider from having too much power, such as conducting exams, managing centers, and preparing question papers.
Additionally, the panel is discussing the potential benefits of using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the security of the question vault.
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