Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Evaluation system for the Plus II (+2) annual examinations in Odisha may undergo a major change from the current academic year, with answer sheet checking likely to be conducted online, School & Mass Education (S&ME) Minister Nityananda Gond hinted on Tuesday.

According to the Minister, the use of AI surveillance ensures transparency and smooth conduct of examinations, eliminating chances of any malpractice. Preparations are now underway to introduce an online evaluation mechanism, particularly for the Arts stream.

The Minister said the department is working on a plan to digitise the evaluation process so that answer scripts can be assessed online within a fixed time period. However, the final decision will depen...