The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has decided to web-stream the II PUC practical examinations of 2025 across the state as part of efforts to prevent malpractice and enhance transparency at practical exam centres. This marks a significant change in the conduct of pre-university practical tests in Karnataka to address longstanding concerns about unfair assessment practices.
KSEAB Webcasting for II PUC Practical Exams 2025
KSEAB’s move involves webcasting the practical exams so that external supervisors and officials can monitor examinations in real time, thereby curbing incidents where marks might be awarded without proper evaluation. The II PUC practical exams are an important component of the Class 12 curriculum and contribute to final overall scores, particularly for science stream students. The web-streaming initiative is aimed at preventing malpractice, including allegations of examiners awarding marks without actual practical assessments, by allowing remote oversight from district-level monitoring teams. These teams can intervene if irregularities are detected during the live video feeds.
Introduction of web streaming reflects an effort to bolster fairness in pre-university practical assessment and reassure students, parents, and educators about the integrity of exam scoring in Karnataka.
Why Web-Streaming Practical Exams Matters for Students?
Practical exams are a core part of the II PUC evaluation process, especially for science subjects where hands-on lab work and experiment execution form a significant percentage of overall marks. Traditionally, these exams were conducted in college laboratories under local examiners’ supervision, sometimes without robust oversight. By web-streaming the practical tests, KSEAB intends to ensure:
- Real-time oversight of exam conduct at remote centres.
- Reduction of unfair practices by enabling immediate intervention.
- Greater confidence among students and stakeholders about exam credibility.
This initiative is part of broader attempts within Karnataka’s education system to strengthen trust in public examinations and uphold academic standards amid challenges with exam fairness.
