Jammu/Srinagar, Nov 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to strengthen examination monitoring and prevent malpractice in public examinations across Jammu and Kashmir.
Chairing a high-level meeting of the High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms, the Chief Minister reviewed measures to make the examination system more transparent, secure and accessible to students.
The credibility of examinations must remain a priority,” he stressed and called for a zero-tolerance approach towards cheating, paper leaks and other irregularities.
Omar said effective safeguards and robust monitoring mechanisms were necessary to protect students’ interests and ensure fairness in the examination process.
The meeting also discussed the need to establish additional examination centres in remote and far-flung areas to reduce the difficulties faced by candidates who have to travel long distances to appear in examinations.
Reforms should be student-centric and ensure equal opportunities for candidates irrespective of their geographical location, the Chief Minister said.
He further called for uniform examination protocols, timely disposal of students’ grievances and the adoption of best practices followed by leading examination institutions at the national level.
Omar also stressed stronger coordination between Jammu and Kashmir’s examination authorities and national-level examination bodies to improve institutional standards and strengthen public confidence in the system.
The meeting deliberated on a broader framework for examination reforms, focusing on technology-driven solutions, accountability, accessibility and institutional coordination.
Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakina Itoo, the Minister for School and Higher Education, and senior administrative officers attended the meeting.
The Chief Minister said a robust, transparent and student-friendly examination framework was essential to safeguard students’ academic interests and ensure fairness in public examinations across Jammu and Kashmir.
