BLOCKCHAIN-ENABLED SYSTEM FOR CONFIDENTIAL AND TAMPER-PROOF EXAM PAPER DELIVERY

Abstract

In a traditional examination management system, the processes of requesting and setting question papers, along with the circulation of finalized papers from the Controller of Examination (COE) to teachers and examination superintendents, are predominantly carried out physically. These manual processes raise significant concerns regarding security, confidentiality, and efficiency. Moreover, the physical circulation of question papers involves additional costs and delays. To address these challenges, a Blockchain-based decentralized system is proposed. This system leverages Blockchain and the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) to securely manage the creation, distribution, and storage of examination papers while ensuring tamper-proof and immutable records. By eliminating physical circulation, the proposed system reduces costs, enhances security, and expedites the examination management process. The solution is implemented using Django for the web framework, Ganache for Blockchain development, and IPFS for decentralized file storage.