Digital Marking and Evaluation module

Here’s a comprehensive list of detailed features for the Digital Marking and Evaluation module in a University Management System, specifically catering to UG, PG, and PhD programs. This module facilitates secure, efficient, and transparent evaluation of answer scripts and assessments using digital tools.

🖥️ Digital Marking & Evaluation Module – Feature Overview

📄 1. Digital Answer Script Upload & Scanning

• High-speed scanning of handwritten answer sheets

• Automatic page numbering and indexing

• Barcode/QR code-based candidate anonymization

• Secure storage of scanned copies on cloud or local servers

• Auto-separation by subject, course, examiner, and student ID

🧑‍🏫 2. Examiner Allocation & Workflow Management

• Role-based assignment of evaluators (internal/external)

• Subject-wise examiner pool with availability tracking

• Automatic or manual distribution of answer scripts

• Multi-level evaluation (first, second, moderation if required)

• Time-bound evaluation allocation with reminders

📝 3. Online Marking Interface

• Digital annotations (highlight, comments, strike-through)

• Answer-wise marks entry with preset or customizable marking schemes

• Navigation panel for quick switching between scripts

• Auto-calculation of total marks and flagging of incomplete evaluations

• Keyboard shortcuts and scoring templates for speed

🧾 4. Rubric & Scheme of Evaluation Integration

• Predefined marking rubrics and model answers per subject

• Auto-display of rubric during evaluation

• Guidance notes or instructions for evaluators

• Rubric-based analytical scoring for subjective answers

🔍 5. Re-evaluation & Moderation

• Side-by-side display of original and re-evaluated scripts

• Moderation rules (max variation limits, third examiner)

• Conflict resolution workflows

• Audit trail of all changes made during reevaluation

⏱️ 6. Evaluation Tracking & Monitoring

• Real-time status dashboard (pending, in progress, completed)

• Evaluator performance analytics (scripts/hour, accuracy, time spent)

• Deadline tracking with auto-reminders to evaluators

• Admin alerts for delayed evaluations

📚 7. Result Compilation & Grading

• Seamless export of marks to Examination module

• Automated grade calculation based on predefined grading policies

• Support for relative and absolute grading

• Flagging of failed, borderline, or absent cases

🔐 8. Anonymity & Security Controls

• Candidate roll numbers masked during evaluation

• Secure login and role-based access for evaluators

• Tamper-proof digital annotations and score entries

• Full audit trail for marks entry and changes

• Encryption of scanned answer scripts

📤 9. Mark Upload & Result Publishing

• Direct push of evaluated marks to student records

• Provisional marks verification by heads of departments

• Locking of final marks post-approval

• Bulk publishing of results with PDF/Excel exports

📊 10. Reports & Analytics

• Evaluation summary report (per subject/examiner)

• Variance analysis between evaluators

• Time spent per script or per section

• Rubric compliance analysis

• Revaluation impact report

🧩 12. Integration Capabilities

• Sync with:

  • Examination Management System (exam schedule, subjects)

  • Student Information System (SIS) for candidate info

  • Result Publishing Module

  • Fee Module for re-evaluation fee processing

⚙️ 13. Configurable Evaluation Policies

• Subject-specific rubric templates

• Double evaluation for PG/PhD answer books

• Random sample moderation

• Auto-escalation for high mark deviations

• Flexible evaluation windows and scripts per day quotas

🎓 Program-Specific Features

UG Programs

• Single evaluator with moderation for high-credit courses

• Streamlined rubrics for large volumes

• Real-time progress tracking per semester

PG Programs

• Dual evaluation with conflict handling

• Thesis and dissertation component evaluation integration

PhD Programs

• Integration with research synopsis evaluation

• Viva and defense score recording

• Detailed evaluator reports and document uploads

📌 Additional Features (Advanced)

• AI/ML-assisted evaluation suggestions (pilot/testing mode)

• Plagiarism check for written answers or thesis components

• Handwriting recognition for quicker answer mapping (optional)

• Offline marking support with secure sync-on-connect