Kerala tech architect proposes AI-driven system to curb paper leaks

KOCHI: Of late, question paper leaks have become a norm. The latest was the NEET 2026 leak that affected over 22 lakh students across the country and sparked protests that continue to rock the nation’s capital. As it turns out, such leaks can be prevented.

Santhosh Babu, who was pivotal in the development of K-SMART and in the success of Kerala’s public-funded broadband initiative KFON, said the answer lies in technology.

“The present system is vulnerable to a leak right from the outset,” said Santhosh, currently a special officer with the Travancore Devaswom Board.