New Delhi, May 25 -- While IIT Kanpur has planned not to conduct final exams, IIT Bhubaneshwar will conduct online exams. The model is similar to Wheebox, where the system will use a virtual examination hall. The exam will have actual invigilators they will distribute question papers online and receive submissions of soft copies of answer books. In a similar move, IIM Kashipur also held online exams this quarter but noted only a 60% student turnout.

What is the plan of IIT Bhubaneswar?

IIT Bhubaneswar has already tested the system with 240 students and 20 invigilators in India. They developed the technology to conduct all types of exams- including class tests and end-semester examinations for the institute. In traditional systems, a stu...