Introduction
Viva exams are commonly utilized in the academic examination process for various purposes, such as end-of-semester exams, tutorials, or subject matter expert evaluations.
These exams typically require manual administration and the presence of an examiner to listen to students’ responses.
However, with the aid of technology, we can now scale up the entire process, allowing students to record their answers from any location for examiners to evaluate at a later time.
Thus, scalability can be achieved in the case of Viva exams. Let us delve into how this can be accomplished in a cost-effective manner.
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The Eklavvya platform has been used by many educational institutes and universities to conduct proctored exams remotely. We have recently launched a feature where you can conduct viva online. Students can appear for the viva using a desktop/ laptop or even a mobile phone.
You can define the Viva exam online and ask students to appear for it online. Students can use their mobile + microphone to appear for the online exam. Question text associated with viva would be displayed on the screen where the candidate can speak about the answer. The entire speech is recorded in the system.
The examiner is provided with a login to listen to the audio and evaluate/ assign marks for each individual answer attempted by the student.
Recently we have conducted viva for one of the reputed universities of India. Students were able to attempt exams from their laptops/ mobile phones with limited internet speed. Entire viva answers were recorded in the system for each individual student.
For assigning the marks we have a section where you can assign marks even in fractions
You can also define a model answer which would be visible to the examiner during the evaluation of a particular answer with audio. The examiner gets a Dashboard to see the current status of the evaluation process for audio-based exam/ viva.
Ways to convert Practical Exam into Viva Exam
There is a way to conduct your practical exams. You can ask the student to see a particular image/ video/ text. You can ask students to explain a particular diagram or steps related to practical exams.
Students can explain it and the system would record that answer in the form of a voice.
The entire voice associated with particular practical steps explained by the student would be recorded in the system. Students can view particular audio or video and answer the question by speaking.
It works on a minimum internet speed (less than 1 MBPS). Any remote student would be able to attempt the online practice exam.
Type the topic you are examining. The tool lays out a question ladder from recall up to evaluation, splits your viva time across the questions, and prints a scoring rubric.
15-minute viva · Undergraduate · 5 questions on: Titration and volumetric analysis
Question stems adapted to your topic — review and edit before use. Plan variant #1; Shuffle stems gives the next variant.
List the main stages or components of Titration and volumetric analysis in the correct order.
A good answer should contain: The stages named in sequence, with nothing essential missing.
Explain Titration and volumetric analysis to someone who has never studied it, without using jargon.
A good answer should contain: A plain-language account that stays accurate once the jargon is dropped.
You must demonstrate Titration and volumetric analysis in a practical session tomorrow. What do you set up, and in what order?
A good answer should contain: A workable sequence, with materials or conditions named and the order justified.
Which assumptions does Titration and volumetric analysis rest on? What happens if one of them fails?
A good answer should contain: Assumptions named explicitly, and the consequence of one failing traced.
What evidence would change your mind about Titration and volumetric analysis?
A good answer should contain: A falsifiable condition, showing the view is held for reasons.
Question time adds up to 15 min, the duration you set. Allow extra for setup and closing remarks.
| Criterion | Weight | Developing (1) | Competent (2) | Strong (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject knowledge | 35% | Key terms wrong or missing; cannot define the topic. | Accurate definitions and terms; handles follow-ups. | Accurate and connected; links the topic to wider material. |
| Reasoning and justification | 30% | Asserts answers; reasons skipped or circular. | Each claim supported; reasoning follows one clear line. | Weighs alternatives and states the trade-off chosen. |
| Communication | 20% | Hard to follow; long pauses; answers drift. | Clear, structured answers at a steady pace. | Concise and well sequenced; adapts to the questioner. |
| Application to practice | 15% | No example beyond the textbook one. | Specific example, correctly mapped to the concept. | Own case, with limits and conditions acknowledged. |
Every value above is an editable assumption. The stems are generic viva prompts with your topic dropped in: the tool holds no knowledge of the subject and states no fact about it. Later questions get more time. Nothing you type is sent or stored.
Running viva for hundreds of students? Eklavvya records each spoken answer for an examiner to mark later, or scores it with AI voice assessment.
AI Voice Assessment
Traditionally, conducting a VIVA required an examiner to assess each candidate’s responses in person, making the process time-consuming and resource-intensive. It also placed a significant workload on evaluators, especially when dealing with large numbers of students. However, advancements in AI technology are now changing the game, making automated voice assessments not just possible, but incredibly efficient and accurate.
A Smarter Way to Conduct VIVA
With AI voice assessments, candidates can record their answers online from anywhere, eliminating the need for in-person sessions. These recorded responses are processed by advanced AI algorithms and evaluated using large language models. These models are designed to understand the nuances of speech, analyze the content of the answers, and assess the candidate’s overall performance.
Accurate and Automated Evaluation
The AI system doesn’t just evaluate; it assigns precise marks or ratings to each response based on pre-defined criteria. This ensures a level of accuracy and consistency that manual evaluations often struggle to achieve. By automating the process, institutions can conduct VIVA sessions for thousands of students with minimal effort, ensuring every candidate is assessed fairly and objectively.
Benefits of AI-Powered VIVA
- Efficiency: AI enables institutions to scale their VIVA process, handling large volumes of students without compromising on quality or speed.
- Accuracy: The advanced algorithms and language models used by AI ensure evaluations are precise and unbiased.
- Flexibility: Students can record their answers remotely, offering greater convenience for both candidates and examiners.
- Detailed Feedback: Beyond just assigning marks, AI can provide insightful feedback, helping students understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
- Scalability: Whether it’s a class of 50 or a university-wide assessment involving thousands of candidates, AI can handle it seamlessly.
The Future of VIVA Assessments
AI voice assessments are not just a technological innovation—they are a leap forward in making education more accessible, efficient, and fair. By automating the evaluation process, educational institutions can focus on other critical aspects of learning while ensuring that students are assessed with the utmost precision.
In an era where technology is transforming every aspect of education, AI-driven VIVA evaluations represent a smarter, faster, and more reliable way to measure student performance. It’s a solution that benefits both students and educators, paving the way for a more streamlined and effective assessment process.
Annie Francis
Registrar- MIT SDE MIT Group of InstitutionsThe entire examination experience for us at MIT School of Distance Education and our students has changed since we partnered with the Eklavvya platform.
The once very complicated system of getting the question banks ready to get uploaded, and making any corrections in them has just vanished.
The very simple registration process swiftly created exams, an easy-to-use interface, proctored examination link, proctored invigilation reports, examination videos, and ever-ready-to-customize requirements, we find Eklavvya to be a one-stop-destination for all exam requirements for any educational institution.
We are able to follow an exam pattern and monitor the exam performance of every student without any hassle. Eklavvya – we definitely see it to be a World Class Technology Partner.
Abhijeet Dasgupta
Capability & Learning LEAD, India SyngentaWe have been using the Eklavvya assessment tool to evaluate and assess different stakeholders (both internal and external) in Syngenta.
The Eklavvya assessment tool has helped us streamline the over-learning experience of our employees and made our work much easier.
Having used the platform for over two years now, I can say with confidence that the tool is very effective AND very simple to use for both the assessor and the assessed
Transform Your Viva Examination Process
Universities and colleges across India are moving from manual viva voce exams to AI-powered digital assessments. With Eklavvya’s online viva platform, institutions can:
- Conduct viva exams for 1000+ students simultaneously – no scheduling conflicts
- AI-evaluate spoken answers with 95% accuracy and consistency
- Reduce examiner workload by up to 60% while maintaining evaluation quality
- Provide detailed analytics and feedback for each student
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