Authors: Ajay Rajendra Erude, Dr. Sushilkumar N. Holambe, Dr. Vikramsinha V. Mane
Abstract: The comprehensive evaluation of handwritten answer sheets plays an essential role in the educational evaluation process, yet it remains a time-consuming process prone to subjectivity and inconsistency. This paper investigates how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to improve this process. We present a prototype system that utilizes a multimodal AI model to perform a comprehensive analysis of both a digitized question paper and handwritten answer sheets. The system automates grading, provides detailed feedback, and, critically, addresses a significant gap in existing research by automatically identifying and extracting student identification numbers from handwritten answer sheets. Initial testing on a computer science and engineering examination demonstrates the system's capacity to provide consistent, accurate evaluations and feedback, affirming the potential of AI to create more efficient and equitable assessment workflows.
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology