Telangana inter exams get high-tech overhaul: QR codes, unique numbers to secure question papers
This year, Telangana BIE decides to print unique numbers and QR codes on each cover page of the question paper, as well as across subsequent pages, as watermark
Hyderabad: Ahead of the Intermediate Public Examinations, question papers underwent a high-tech overhaul, securing them from leakages besides aiding in tracing them quickly.
In a move to prevent leakage and safeguard exams integrity, the intermediate question papers will now feature unique numbers and Quick Response (QR) codes.
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The initiative comes in response to last year’s attempts by some teachers to leak the question papers during Inter exams.
This year, Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has decided to print a unique number and QR code, which comprises encrypted data, on each cover page of the question paper, as well as across subsequent pages as a watermark.
“Each question paper will have a unique number and QR code. For instance, if there are 10 lakh students appearing for an English language exam, 10 lakh unique codes are printed on question papers,” said S Krishna Aditya, Director of TG BIE.
This security measure will enable the Board authorities to monitor each question paper at every stage starting from printing to delivery at the centres and students. With these security features in place, any mischief, including taking a photograph or circulating a hard copy of the question paper during or before exam, officials can quickly identify the source of leak – centre and student to whom it is distributed as well.
“This time, we have upgraded the packaging of the question paper bundles, using the same material used by e-commerce companies. We have introduced a three-layered packaging system. If any attempt is made to tamper with the seal, the entire cover will be torn off,” said senior official.
Apart from security measures on question papers, CCTVs have been made mandatory for all 1,532 exam centres. The colleges have been asked to install one CCTV each at the chief superintendent room, corridor, main gate and backside of the centre. These CCTVs cameras will be connected to the Board’s command control room and monitored real time.
The intermediate exams are scheduled to be held from March 5 to 25 with 9,96,541, including 4,88,316 first year and 5,08,225 second-year students registered.
