Digital Examinations:
A recent analysis highlighted how digital examinations can replace traditional paper-based tests in India’s higher education system, offering a sustainable, cost-effective, and transparent alternative aligned with the goals of Digital India and NEP 2020.Over 4.3 crore students in Indian higher education appear for nearly 100 crore exams annually, generating massive paper consumption.Each tree yields about 8,000 sheets of paper—the current system leads to millions of trees being cut down every year for exam use.Transitioning even 50% of exams online could save lakhs of trees and prevent thousands of tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.Universities spend crores annually on printing, logistics, and storage; digital exams reduce operational costs by 30–40% while delivering results faster and more transparently.
