Introduction
Maris Stella College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, and IPSR successfully conducted a two-day workshop on “Smart Assessment with OBE Approach & AI-Assistance” on 22 & 23 September 2026. The workshop was organized as part of the QnSmart i 4.0 Implementation Training for Quality Education, focusing on modern assessment practices, outcome-based education, and the effective use of AI in education.
Key Focus of the Workshop
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Smart and technology-enabled assessment practices
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Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and outcome-aligned assessment
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AI-assisted approaches to teaching and assessment
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QnSmart i 4.0 implementation for quality education
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Integrating emerging technologies into academic practices
Resource Person
Mr. Jaimon Kuriakose
Sr. Manager – Training & Corporate Services
ipsr solutions limited.
Mr. Jaimon Kuriakose led the sessions, sharing practical insights into smart assessment, OBE methodologies, AI-assisted education, and technology-driven quality enhancement.
Workshop Outcome
The workshop provided participants with practical understanding of smart assessment, OBE-based practices, AI-assisted educational approaches, and QnSmart i 4.0 implementation. The interactive sessions helped participants explore the effective integration of technology into modern teaching and assessment practices.
Conclusion
The two-day workshop concluded successfully, providing an engaging platform for knowledge sharing, practical learning, and exploration of technology-driven approaches to quality education. The program marked a valuable step towards adopting smarter and more effective assessment practices in higher education. The workshop empowered faculty members to leverage AI to build high-quality question banks efficiently, potentially completing the process within a day. At the institutional level, it enabled the generation of OBE-aligned question papers within minutes for semester-end, internal, and supplementary examinations—saving time, streamlining assessment processes, and supporting consistent OBE implementation.
