OSM Subjective Test
Overview
The OSM (On-Screen Marking) Subjective Test enables administrators to conduct descriptive examinations by uploading scanned answer sheets for digital evaluation. Evaluators and moderators can assess answer sheets online, assign marks, add comments, and complete multi-level evaluation workflows.
Prerequisites
Each OSM test can have only one subject.
Evaluators and moderators should be assigned based on the subject expertise.
Scanned answer sheets must be uploaded after the test is created.
Answer sheets should follow the prescribed file naming convention.
Creating an OSM Subjective Test
Navigation Path
Test Manager → Add Test / Edit Test
Step 1: Basic Configuration
Select Test Type as "OSM Subjective" Select the Subject for the test.
Choose the appropriate test type:
Subjective
Hybrid (OMR + Subjective) – For tests containing both OMR and descriptive questions.
Step 2: Test Settings
Enable the following option:
On-Screen Marking
If using scanned answer sheets, select:
Full Sheet
Evaluation Configuration
Configure the evaluation workflow while creating the test.
Evaluation Mode
Currently supported:
Normal Evaluation
Available (future/optional):
Rubric Evaluation (currently not functional)
Number of Evaluators
Configure:
Number of evaluators required.
Whether a moderator is required.
Example:
Total Scripts: 100
Moderator Percentage: 20%
Moderator reviews 20 scripts.
Uploading Answer Sheets
After creating the test:
Navigate to Edit Test.
Click the Action (⋮) menu.
Select Upload Scripts.
Upload answer sheets using one of the following methods using Upload button:
ZIP file
AWS Bucket
Google Drive
ZIP File Naming Convention
Uploaded files should follow the naming convention:
RollNumber_SetNumberRollNumber_1
Correct file naming is mandatory for successful mapping of scripts with candidates.
After uploading, the upload status can be monitored from the test.
Assigning Evaluators and Moderators
Navigate to the OSM Module and open the required test.
Administrators can:
Assign Evaluators.
Assign Moderators.
Important Notes
One evaluator can be assigned to multiple subjects.
One moderator can also be assigned to multiple subjects.
Evaluators assigned to a test should possess expertise in that subject.
Automatic or manual evaluator assignment can be configured based on requirements.
Evaluator Portal
Evaluators can log in to the OSM portal to begin evaluation.
Workflow
Log in to the OSM portal.
Select the assigned test.
Click Start Evaluation.
Use filters such as:
Pending
In Progress
Completed
Open the candidate's scanned answer sheet.
Evaluate the responses.
Assign marks.
Add comments (text or audio).
Submit the evaluation.
Moderator Workflow
Moderators perform the second level of evaluation.
They can:
Review evaluator markings.
Modify awarded marks.
Add remarks.
Reassign scripts to another evaluator if required.
Script Upload Methods
Answer sheets can be uploaded:
Manually by the administrator.
Automatically using the Scanner App.
Through an integrated AWS Bucket.
Through Google Drive.
Important Notes
Each uploaded script represents a candidate's scanned answer sheet.
Proper file naming is mandatory for successful processing.
Script upload is performed after test creation.
Upload progress and processing status can be viewed from the test.
Evaluation can begin only after scripts have been successfully uploaded and evaluators have been assigned.
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