Tech-savvy exam process not feasible: Basanti Roy

The state board sends the bundle of sealed question papers to a custodian — reputed school affiliated to the state board. From there, the chief conductor of exams from every school collects their bundle of papers in a van; a police constable assists for security purpose. The papers are kept in a room under supervision before being distributed to all the classrooms.

Is the state board's method of conducting exams outdated?

No, it is not. The question papers are kept with a custodian and are armed policeman accompany them.

In this 'technology era', why can't the board think of directly e-mail the question papers to the exam centres?

It may not be feasible in rural areas. The internet connection in far-flung villages is usually very weak; electricity is an issue, too.

What can be done to curb the leaks?

The custodian will have to be more strict in terms of handing over the bundle of question papers to any other person apart from the chief conductor of the exams. Sometimes schools send other staff to collect the papers; this should stop.

Can any vehicle be used to carry the board papers to the exam centres?

No, preferably, a car should be hired to carry the board papers to the exam centres. The board anyway pay an allowance for that.

Any suggestion to prevent leaks?

The board should set up one cell of experts from different fields, who can keep provide solutions and suggestions to avoid paper leaks.