West Bengal and CISCE Adopt Smart Evaluation; AI Debuts Entry

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Oct 10, 2025

Both the WBHSC and CISCE have integrated AI tools for the assessment of computer-based or OMR-based examinations. Check it all.

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This year, the Higher Secondary Examination was held in a semester system for the first time, with the initial phase concluding on September 22. The results for this phase, which featured purely MCQ questions answered on an OMR sheet, are set to be announced on October 31, 2025. The Education Council utilized AI for the evaluation of these OMR sheets.

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Image Credit: Official PDF released on wbchse.wb.gov.in/notices

Additionally, for Classes III, VI, and IX, the new online/computer-based tests necessitate schools to have the required infrastructure and proper software.

WBHSC Uses AI for the First OMR-Based Exam

The West Bengal Higher Secondary Council introduced an OMR-based Part-I exam for the first time this year in September. Recognizing the students' unfamiliarity with the new format, the council proactively deployed AI to mitigate the chances of OMR sheet rejection due to common errors.

WBHSC president Chiranjib Bhattacharjee explained the rationale: "We used AI-based software to minimize the chance of rejection of OMR sheets due to mistakes made by the students, as it is their first experience with the system. The AI tool was used to detect the identity of the examinees."

He highlighted the success and minimal error rate, noting, "However, I would like to say that most of the students handled it perfectly. Only 1%-2% made some mistakes while filling in the numbers." He reassured students facing issues, stating, "Most students spent time filling circles to make it perfect, but those who made mistakes need not worry, as this AI tool identifies them instead of rejecting their OMR sheets."

Furthermore, the AI tool also proved beneficial in verifying correct answers even if a student failed to darken the circles properly.

CISCE Releases Computer-Based AI-Powered Exams

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is also embracing AI for the evaluation of its new computer-based test (CBT) under Project SHINE, an initiative aimed at promoting holistic development among students.

The CBT has been introduced for students of Classes 3, 6 and 9 on a pilot basis, involving approximately 300 schools nationwide, including 51 from Bengal.

Chief executive and secretary Joseph Emmanuel confirmed the use of AI for evaluation: "Since it's a computer-based test, we are using AI tools to evaluate answers. The software was designed in such a way that students will not face any trouble and the project will run smoothly." The test is designed to assess comprehensive learning outcomes.

Educators have welcomed the move. Suchandra Laha, headmistress of Future Foundation School, shared her positive experience: "Children are very computer savvy nowadays. Since we have participated in mock exams, students are quite aware of the entire process, and it's very user-friendly." Discussing the evaluation process, she added, "Evaluation will actually happen as it will capture the answers given by the individual children, and since it's computer based, it will be stored at a central place. Then, as a school, we will receive a comprehensive report where we will get individual student-wise results and an overall school report about where the school stands in terms of the nation."

This adoption of AI by both major boards signals a broader trend toward enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of examination evaluations while adapting to digital advancements.

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