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Punjab Board Adopts On-Screen Marking for Faster, Fairer Exam Results

The Punjab School Education Board will implement an on-screen marking system for its examinations, beginning with a phased rollout in March. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated the digital system allows teachers to evaluate scanned answer sheets on computers with automated mark calculation. The system, already tested successfully on 23,000 answer sheets, uses unique QR codes for secure processing and a centralized dashboard for examiners. PSEB Chairman Amarpal Singh emphasized the benefits of reduced result timelines, standardized marking, and complete transparency for students.

Key Points: Punjab School Board Launches Digital On-Screen Marking System

  • End-to-end digital evaluation
  • Faster & more accurate results
  • Phased rollout starting March
  • Unique QR codes for security
  • Reduced timelines & transparency
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Punjab School Education Board to start on-screen marking system

PSEB introduces on-screen marking for exams, promising faster results, accurate evaluation, and transparency with a phased rollout starting March.

"It is not just an upgrade, it's a complete overhaul of evaluating our children's future. - Harjot Singh Bains"

Chandigarh, Feb 13

The Punjab School Education Board will roll out on-screen marking system for the March examinations, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Friday.

He said the state would become one of the first state boards to adopt end-to-end digital evaluation, marking a transformative shift in how answer sheets are assessed.

"This digital system will enable teachers to evaluate scanned answer sheets on computers, with marks calculated automatically by software, ensuring faster and more accurate results," he added.

The Minister said the system has already demonstrated its effectiveness.

"The system has already proved its mettle by evaluating 23,000 answer sheets swiftly and accurately during the September 2025 supplementary examinations."

Encouraged by the outcomes, the PSEB will implement on-screen marking in one subject of the matriculation examination this year, with phased expansion in subsequent cycles.

Explaining the technical safeguards, Minister Bains said, "Each page of the newly designed answer sheet features a unique QR code, enabling secure scanning and seamless digital processing. Under the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, answer sheets are scanned in a protected environment and uploaded to a centralised dashboard, where examiners evaluate them online with automated totalling, structured marking schemes and real-time progress monitoring."

Describing the reform as far more than a technological upgrade, the Education Minister said, "It is not just an upgrade, it's a complete overhaul of evaluating our children's future. It will ensure every student gets fairness, speed and accuracy in examinations."

PSEB Chairman Amarpal Singh said students will benefit from reduced result timelines, standardised marking and complete transparency in evaluation.

"Our teachers, too, will work with a clutter-free digital interface that ensures consistency and systematic record-keeping."

He added that the board has completed all technical and administrative preparations for the March rollout.

"The On-Screen Marking (OSM) system carries the guarantee of Punjab's commitment to its students," Amarpal Singh added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While the intent is good, I hope they have trained the teachers thoroughly. A new system is only as good as its users. The transition must be smooth to avoid any technical glitches affecting our children's futures.
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Vikram M
The QR code on each page is a smart move for security. No more worries about answer sheets getting lost or mixed up. This should bring much-needed transparency. Hope other state boards follow Punjab's lead!
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Priya S
Finally! The old manual system was so prone to human error and bias. Automated totalling and structured schemes will ensure every student is judged fairly. This is a true upgrade for our education system. đź‘Ź
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Rohit P
I appreciate the phased approach. Starting with one subject is wise. Let them iron out any issues before a full rollout. My younger brother is appearing this year, so I'm cautiously optimistic.
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Kavya N
The 'clutter-free digital interface' for teachers sounds great. Hopefully, it makes their evaluation work less tedious and more efficient. Happy teachers can focus better on fair marking. A good move all around.
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Michael C
This is promising. The real test will be the infrastructure—reliable scanners, stable internet for evaluators, and robust software. If

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