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Wednesday August 21, 2024

KMU explores collaboration with BISE to improve exam system

By Bureau report
July 15, 2024
A photograph of students appearing for an exam. — AFP/File
A photograph of students appearing for an exam. — AFP/File

PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU) has shown keen interest in acquiring the advanced web-based application developed by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar.

A press release said the initiative aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of the university’s examination management system.In this context, a team of KMU officials from the Examination and IT Departments, including Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Gandapur, Controller of Examinations, Dr. Syed Hafeez Ahmed, Additional Controller,. Khalil Ullah, Deputy Controller, Muhammad Sohail, Additional Director (IT), Imtiaz Ali, Deputy Director (IT), and Muhammad Shezad, Deputy Director (IT), visited BISE Peshawar to discuss collaboration modalities, focusing on the Examination Management System.

The KMU team was briefed by BISE Peshawar Chairman Prof Nasrullah Khan, and his IT team. Discussions centered on the potential benefits, suitability, and usability of BISE Peshawar’s web application and its various modules for KMU, including long-term usage, licensing arrangements, customization options, and essential training and support services for its urgent deployment at KMU.

Prof Nasrullah Khan stated, “Our web application has demonstrated remarkable efficiency and transparency in administering every single step of the examination system digitally.”

KMU VC Prof Dr Zia Ul Haq told the visiting BISE team that KMU has embraced a paperless environment and is committed to adopting innovative digital solutions. The university acknowledges the important role played by BISE Peshawar in digitising examination processes through its web application system, which aligns closely with KMU’s goals of enhancing efficiency and transparency. He appreciated the efforts of BISE Peshawar’s IT team, noting their remarkable improvement of the Examination Management System and related processes through the best use of the latest IT resources.