PSEB to use tech for transparency
Mohali, Feb. 12 -- The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has undertaken technological and administrative measures to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of the upcoming board examinations across the state.
PSEB chairman Amarpal Singh, in a press release issued on Tuesday, said that the board has introduced an advanced digital tracking system through the newly launched MATQ App, designed to monitor the secure movement of question papers. The app tracks the transportation of confidential question papers from the PSEB headquarters to designated banks for safe custody and subsequently to the concerned examination centres. Photographic evidence is mandatorily uploaded at the time of handing over and receiving the sealed packets.
"The app captures GPS coordinates and automatically matches them with pre-saved authorised locations, ensuring complete accountability and eliminating the possibility of any discrepancy. Also, a control room is being established at the head office, to ensure the smooth conduct of examinations and to solve the grievances," Singh said.
To enhance convenience for students, roll number slips have been issued with clearly mapped examination centres, enabling candidates to easily locate their respective venues well in advance....
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