In earlier years, OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheets were expensive and difficult to procure. They required special thick paper, two-color printing, and specialized inks that could only be handled by professional printers in major cities.
This made the entire OMR procurement process slow, costly, and complicated — especially for institutions located in smaller towns.
Examination bodies had to order OMR sheets in bulk, well in advance, based on estimates. Late changes were nearly impossible due to long printing and shipping lead times.
Earlier OMR technology relied on thick, high-quality paper and two-color offset printing for readability.
Only a few specialized vendors had the equipment and expertise to produce these sheets, creating a monopoly that inflated prices.
Institutions faced:
High production and transportation costs
Long procurement times
Wastage due to over-ordering
Dependence on external suppliers
As a result, the price of OMR sheets was significantly high, often several rupees per sheet, depending on color and quantity.
With the advancement of Addmen OMR Software and digital OMR reading technology, the cost of OMR sheet production has dropped drastically.
Now, institutions can design and print their own OMR sheets using regular printers and standard A4 white paper — without needing any special ink or paper.
You can now print black-and-white OMR sheets or even colored OMR sheets on your own using:
Laser printers for sharp, cost-efficient prints.
Inkjet printers (in draft mode) for small quantities or colored formats.
Offset printing for large-scale, professional production.
This makes the process faster, cheaper, and fully independent, saving both time and money.
| Factor | Impact on Cost |
|---|---|
| Quantity Ordered | Higher quantity = lower price per sheet |
| Printing Method | Laser (cheap for small batches), Offset (best for bulk) |
| Paper Thickness | Standard 70–80 GSM is economical; thicker paper adds cost |
| Color Usage | Two-color sheets cost slightly more than black & white |
| Local Printing Availability | Local resources reduce shipping and handling costs |
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