Lucknow: Lucknow University will introduce a digital evaluation system of the answer sheets from the next academic session to reduce errors and speed up the examination process.At present, the university follows a manual system in which physical answer sheets are transported to evaluation centres and checked by examiners. Marks are calculated manually and later entered into the system, a process that often leads to delays in results and increases the chances of error.“Under the new system, answer sheets will be scanned after exams and uploaded on a secure evaluation portal. These digital copies will then be randomly assigned to examiners, removing the need for the physical movement of answer sheets and reducing the chances of tampering or loss,” said controller of examinations, Vidyanand Tripathi.The evaluation process will take place in steps. First, scanned copies will be uploaded to a central server.Then, examiners will receive login credentials, and copies will be allotted randomly. After that, teachers will check answers on screen using a digital interface, entering marks question-wise. The system will automatically calculate the total marks.Built-in AI checks will ensure that no question is left unchecked, and any discrepancy will be flagged for moderation. Once evaluation is complete, marks will be recorded instantly in the university database.“The digital evaluation system will bring transparency and accountability to the process. It will minimise human errors and help us declare results on time. The system will also track evaluation timelines and allow quicker processing of payments for examiners,” Tripathi added.