Debugging the Workflow
- Oct 05, 2025
- 7 min read
Background
Established in 1958, The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is one of India’s foremost institutions for higher education and research across varied domains of science, technology, and the humanities.
Prof. Vinay Ribeiro, from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay, manages courses with class sizes ranging from about 100 to over 200 students. With frequent assessments, quizzes, and attendance tracking, managing logistics for such large classes can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
Vinay Ribeiro
Professor, Computer Science, IIT Bombay
Challenges
Handling administrative responsibilities, including assigning tasks to multiple Teaching Assistants (TAs), ensuring consistent grading, and maintaining transparency across submissions, requires significant coordination. Managing physical papers for large classes involves tracking who has each paper, coordinating distribution, and even arranging rooms for exam creation and evaluation. Prof. Ribeiro recognized that scaling paper-based systems for large cohorts was inefficient and prone to logistical challenges.
Solution
“I don’t have to worry about distributing hundreds of papers or booking a room to enable simultaneous grading and evaluation by TAs. I can create exams digitally, upload them, and the system handles everything. It really frees me from the whole administrative hassle.” He adds, “Scalability is the main advantage. I haven’t had to deal with paper-based grading for a few years now.”
Impact
Hundreds of assessments & quizzes
Reduced manual follow-ups
and error with attendance tracking
Collaborative grading with multiple TAs
Significant reduction in logistical effort
Automated grading
More faculty focus
“SAFE has transformed the way I manage my courses. It allows me to coordinate TAs, track attendance, and conduct assessments efficiently, all in one platform. This has given me more time to focus on teaching and engaging with students.”
Key Takeaway
Create your next secure exam with the same
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