OMR Answer Sheet Checker FAQs

The OMR answer sheet checker not only reads the OMR sheets but also evaluates the data. This is one of the modules of the OMR software which is used by big and small institutes for their entrance examinations, practice tests, etc. This software gives 100% accurate results and hence is considered to be the best software to check OMR answer sheets. Here are answers to some common OMR answer sheet checker FAQs.

Is it possible to evaluate more than one test without removing the previous test results?

The answer to the above question is yes. You can evaluate more than one test without deleting the results of the previous tests. Also, these test papers can be of different subjects and patterns. The number of question as well as the marking scheme can be different for each paper. The OMR software has the ability to adapt to different MCQ test patterns as well as store all the results simultaneously.

How much time does the answer sheet checker takes to evaluate the OMR sheets?

The OMR sheets are first scanned and then evaluated by the OMR software. While the software reads the sheets quickly, the total time taken for evaluation would depend on the speed of the scanner. The standard version of the OMR answer sheet checker reads three to four sheets in one second while the professional version reads 10,000 sheets in one hour. If you have the standard OMR software, you can scan 100 sheets in two minutes. The total time taken to read the sheets, generate the reports and declare the results would be less than five minutes.

Can the OMR test checker software evaluate tests with multiple sets of answer keys?

Yes. This is possible. Sometimes, different sets of the same question paper are created to prevent students from indulging in copying. Along with the question paper, the question paper generator software also generates answer key sets for each of the question paper set. When the sheets are scanned, the OMR software evaluates every answer sheet according to its corresponding answer sheet automatically. The software recognizes the answer sheet with the help of the question paper set mentioned in the sheet in the OMR format.

Do we have to rescan the sheets if we change the answer of a question?

No, there is no need to rescan the sheets if we have to change the answer of a question after evaluation. The answers marked by the students are not going to change even if you want to make changes to the answer key. Hence, there is no point in scanning the sheets again. Addmen's OMR software provides you the freedom to change the answer key as many times as you want.

What are the different methods of entering the answer key in the OMR software?

The answer key can be uploaded into the OMR software through several ways. One of the most commonly used ways is to copy it from an Excel sheet or Word file and paste it in the OMR software. You can also choose to enter the answers manually in the software. However, this increases the chances of errors. Another method which is usually used for government examinations is that the operator fills an OMR sheet and then the answers are imported into the software. If there are one or two errors in the answer key, you can rectify these manually.

How to pick students name on OMR test answer sheet?

The names of the students or candidates are required for the test reports. However, the name of the students is not always found in the answer sheet. This is because the field for name would take up a lot of space. Also, it can confuse the students. Nevertheless, the names of the students can be imported into the OMR software and can be saved in the database against the roll numbers. When the software generates the results, it uses the name of the student as per the roll in the test reports.

What are the various types of reports obtained from OMR Answer Sheet Checker Software ?

To know more about there type and number of reports obtained from the OMR software, please click here to read the reports and results section.

What types of reports are generated by the OMR answer sheet checking software?

The software has the ability to generate various types of reports. You can click the reports and results section to know about this in detail.

Does the OMR test checker generate graphical reports?

Yes, the OMR software does generate graphical reports of every student. These reports help the students to evaluate and analyse their performance in detail as they display several parameters and comparisons of the students' scores with that of the toppers.

Can the OMR test checker software evaluate tests with multiple sets of answer keys?

Yes. This is possible. Sometimes, different sets of the same question paper are created to prevent students from indulging in copying. Along with the question paper, the software also generates answer key sets for each of the question paper set. When the sheets are scanned, the software evaluates every answer sheet according to its corresponding answer sheet automatically. The software recognizes the answer sheet with the help of the question paper set mentioned in the sheet in the OMR format.

How much time does the answer sheet checker takes to evaluate the OMR sheets?

The OMR sheets are first scanned and then evaluated by the OMR software. While the software reads the sheets quickly, the total time taken for evaluation would depend on the speed of the scanner. The standard version of the OMR answer sheet checker reads one sheet in one second while the professional version reads three sheets in one second. If you have the standard OMR software, you can scan 100 sheets in two minutes. The total time taken to read the sheets, generate the reports and declare the results would be less than five minutes.

Is it possible to change the definition of the test after evaluation?

No, you cannot change the test definition after evaluation but can change some of the components like test name, date, etc. Changing the test definition involves altering the number of questions which can cause reading errors. Hence, this cannot be done.

Does the OMR answer sheet checker evaluate tests with questions distributed on two sides of the pages?

Yes, the OMR test checker software has the ability to read duplex or double sided sheets. However, for the ease of the students, questions are generally printed on the second sheet while the fields for information like roll no., question set no., as well as the instructions section are printed on the first side.