CBSE ready to prevent paper leak through 'encrypted' question papers
To prevent a paper leak in future, CBSE on Monday introduced a "leak-proof" system of "encrypted" question papers which are supposed to be printed by schools. However, with just one trial-run, the system faced multiple glitches. Regarding this, CBSE sent a confidential note to all examination centers in Delhi. It carried a set of ten instructions to be followed to launch the new system.
CBSE issues note to examination centers giving instructions
"In the light of the recent developments, CBSE has devised a mechanism of providing encrypted question paper at the examination centers just before the commencement of examination," the note read. It instructed centers to identify a safe, secure room for installation of computers and printers, ensuring high-speed internet connection. The schools were asked to arrange adequate A4 sheets, at least 10 pages per candidate.
Schools asked to provide details of printers, computers, staff
All computer teachers or staff were supposed to report to the examination center by 7:30 am on all exam days to handle downloading and printing of the encrypted question papers. The schools were also supposed to send details of the number of printers, computers installed, the names of the computer staff or teachers in charge, by 4 pm yesterday.
Question papers will be available on CBSE website
"On exam day, the question paper will be available on the CBSE website. The same user ID and password as used for registration can be used," the note read. "After downloading the zip file of the question paper, the centers have to use the password provided by the regional office minutes before and extract it," the note read further.
Exam delayed as teachers had limited time to understand system
In case, the schools do not have required facilities to hire the same, the board had directed Centre Superintendents to supervise the arrangements and ensure adequate security arrangements personally. With limited time to understand and implement the robust "leak-proof" system, schools today struggled, and the exam was delayed at a few centers. However, students were compensated for the lost time.
