OMR OCR ICR Modules and Features

The Addmen OMR Software Solutions are totally modular.

We have kept the solution modular because if a regular user has simple requirements, then we do not want to load the user with extra price and extra learning because of extra features, which are not relevant for him. So the price of the solution is based on the modules you select.

Modules for MCQ Test Scoring

A0- OMR Test Sheet Reader (Base Component)

A0 is used as basic reader in case of OMR Answer Sheet Checker process, where certain types of OMR blocks like Question, Rollno and Test ID have to be treated differently for further processing. If other OMR fields like Name and other information are also to be read from the OMR Sheet, then B0 must be added.

A1- MCQ Test Scoring with Basic Reporting

A2- MCQ Test Scoring with Advanced Reporting (includes A1)

Extended reporting interface for detailed reports like Question Paper Analysis, Student Assessment Report (each test), Student Progress Graphs (multiple tests), Batch Comparison Graphs and Charts etc.

A3- Feedback and Survey Analysis

A4- Online Score Board (Result on Website)

Interface is added to website where Student login to see: Score Chart (all tests), Advanced Student Assessment Report (each test), Student Progress Graphs (multiple tests). Cloud or local server with IIS and SQL is required to host the module.

A5- Olympiad Ranking and Multi-tier Report Generation (A2 is required)

Olympiad/Scholarship Type MCQ Test Scoring require multilevel ranking as per class, institution, city, state, country etc. So they need more detailed planning of Roll nos and report generation features beyond regular OMR result processing.

A6- SAT/ACT/PSAT Solution (includes A1+A2+A4)

SAT or other examinations held outside India have a different pattern than the regular MCQ based tests. These Test patterns involve more detailed definition and reporting, so they need extended result processing Features. In case of the SAT solution, the regular functionality of OMR Answer Sheet Checker remains intact while addon Features are activated, which according to these SAT like test pattern enables the software to accept scaled scores and club multi-part tests taken on multiple sheets into one and prepare reports accordingly.

Modules for Optical Reading and Data Collection

B0- Basic OMR Reader (Base Component)

B0 is used where primary objective is data extraction from OMR forms, it simply provides data in Excel as it is without applying any post reading logic. Reads OMR blocks only.

B1- Image Capture

Can capture one or more image from a sheet and save as file or in database. Used for Design of new OMR sheet

B2- Barcode Reader

B3- QCode Reader

B4- Lithocode Reader

B5- Multipage Forms Reading

PC- OCR & ICR Reader

OCR (for pre-printed numbers) and ICR (for handwritten) are only used as supportive tools to help in data collection because technology wise they are not 100% accurate like OMR. Manual interpretation and correction is required in some rare cases. Applicable for English language only.

Standard and Professional Variants

Standard variant (SA0/SB0) runs on MS Access.
Professional variant (PA0/PB0) runs on MS SQL

Professional variant is useful where there is requirement to fast process high volumes or read multiple folders continuously. It has added features for high-end user like provision to run parallel-instances (multiple-license) on single computer.

Both variants are Standalone Desktop Application.

Modules for OMR Sheet Design and Printing

SD- Standard OMR Sheet Designer

Used for Design of new OMR sheet

PD- Advanced OMR Sheet Designer

Used for Design of calibration of externally designed sheet and design of new sheet with speciality blocks, special Cell conditions.

PE- Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Used for printing variable data using input given in Excel or Access. Used for Generation of Lithocode and Printing of Text, OCR or Barcode fields. Creation of single sheet or multi-page merged PDF. Selective printing of a series.

Third Party Integration Features

OMR-OCR-ICR API Integration

There is an API available for reading OMR & ICR. You pass sheet image and some parameters in API, and it returns text string of read data or it returns a pre-defined error code if sheet input is invalid.

PF- Server Connectivity

Forms or Tests created at HO can be used by all branches. Branches have Login based access and can only read sheets and upload data to server. Branch can work independently or be bound to the server. One license of Professional version is necessary for server connectivity feature. User will need to have SQL server with Static IP at HO.

SMS- Result on Bulk SMS & Email (Free Desktop SMS Utility)

Send SMS for Test Schedule, Results and any other purpose using excel sheet, SMS credits must be purchased additionally. Email facility works with Online Score Board.

OMR Answer Sheet Checker

The OMR Answer Sheet Checker is a standard combination of modules (A0+A1+SD) with a primary objective of scoring of MCQ Answer Sheets. It allows the user to design their own OMR answer sheet templates and then reads them to provide various merit lists and basic graphs, charts, analysis etc.