Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): October
RESEARCH ARTICLES

An Innovative Method For Ensuring The Accuracy Of Online Exam Results Via Blockchain Technology

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  • M Sireesha,
  • O Balaji,
  • K Harshitha,
  • M Reddy Naik,
  • S Arifullah
M Sireesha
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
O Balaji
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
K Harshitha
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
M Reddy Naik
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
S Arifullah
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15235045

Published 2025-04-17

Keywords

  • Blockchain Technology,
  • Online Examinations,
  • Smart Contracts,
  • Consensus Mechanism,
  • Academic Integrity,
  • Decentralized Ledger
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M Sireesha, O Balaji, K Harshitha, M Reddy Naik, & S Arifullah. (2025). An Innovative Method For Ensuring The Accuracy Of Online Exam Results Via Blockchain Technology. International Journal of Computational Learning & Intelligence, 4(4), 591–597. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15235045

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Abstract

T he rapid adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMS) has revolutionized education, particularly in online assessments. However, traditional exam management systems rely on centralized databases, making them vulnerable to security threats such as hacking, unauthorized access, and result manipulation. This research proposes a blockchain-based framework to enhance the security, transparency, and reliability of online exam results. By leveraging blockchain’s decentralized nature, cryptographic security, and proof-of-stake validation, the proposed system ensures tamper-proof record-keeping. The framework is integrated with Moodle LMS, enabling seamless and secure examination administration. Comparative analysis with conventional systems demonstrates that blockchain technology significantly improves exam security, mitigates data tampering risks, and provides an immutable audit trail. The findings confirm that blockchain-based exam management ensures academic integrity and enhances trust in online assessments.
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