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Summary
The article discusses the recommendations
put forth by an examination panel to introduce a digital platform and hybrid
model for conducting exams.
The panel suggests incorporating biometric
authentication to curb fraud, implementing multi-stage testing for exams like
NEET, and designating 1,000 government institutions as testing centers.
Additionally, restructuring the National Testing Agency and enhancing oversight of
coaching centers are proposed to improve the examination process.
My
Take
"The current push for a digital
platform and hybrid model in examinations resonates
with my earlier blog on safeguarding exam integrity.
Incorporating biometric
authentication aligns with the need for secure identity verification.
Moreover, the emphasis on restructuring
testing agencies mirrors the call for a Central Exam Conduct Board (CECB) as
previously discussed.
By addressing exam malpractices through
technological advancements, there is a potential to enhance credibility and
fairness in the examination process."
Extract :
HERE IS HOW :
Ø Launching its Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) driven Command Centre in Chennai, which will monitor in real time, 6000 of its examination venues, across the country
OBJECTIVE :
Ø Fair conduct of exams with transparency of the exam operations
METHODOLOGY :
Ø Monitor the exam process through a set of 150 parameters
Ø Prevent, predict and post incidents as alerts for efficient management of the exam
Ø Track movement and devices carried by every candidate at any exam centre, via a live CCTV feed
Ø Predict the readiness of the Centre based on past incidents and the current live feed of events in the exam centre
Ø Issue alerts about any malpractice attempts based on the learnings from the malpractice patterns of the past
Ø Track the readiness of all the devices being used for conducting the exam, by leveraging TCS’s IoT framework
Ø Issue proactive automated directions for any observations that warrant immediate action through instant alerts against anomalies like exam interruptions. Unusual behavior on server or candidate system and the performance of the devices being used for the exam process
It is possible that the administrators of Bhagath PU College ( Haveri-Karnataka ), never heard of TCS iON innovation for preventing cheatings in exams
They ordered all students appearing for first year science exam, “ to wear cardboard cartons on their heads “ – to prevent sideways glance !
Cannot believe ?
Read :
Karnataka: College students made to wear cardboard boxes at exams
Although, the news report does not spell out, I suppose that :
Ø Students appearing at TCS examination centers, do so on a computer screen
Ø No two students have the same questions in their exam papers and for each student, the exam paper is instantaneously / randomly generated on the fly, from a vast data bank of questions of similar “ Degree of Difficulty “
Ø There is a time limit for solving the online paper
Ø As soon as the time gets over, the SCORE [ result ] is flashed on the screen, along with a rejection letter or an ( provisional ) “ Appointment Letter “ – which, the selected student must “ accept “ online and immediately
In India, hardly a week passes without millions of students appearing in exams being conducted by schools / colleges / Institutes / Prof Bodies / Exam Boards etc
Then there is Railway Board conducting paper-based written exams in thousands of exam centers, all over India, for millions of job-aspirants
Ditto with Indian Association of Bankers
And each of these is susceptible for cheating / paper-leaking / heartburning and injustice to bright students
Lakhs of crores of rupees and billions of man-hours and millions of tons of papers are wasted
All of this wastage of National Resources can be saved, if only Shri Prakash Javadekarji, requests TCS
Ø To share its technology platform to the entire Education Industry , for FREE
Call to Action
To the examination panel and authorities:
Implementing the recommended digital platform
and hybrid model along with biometric authentication is a progressive step
towards enhancing the examination process.
However, it is crucial to ensure extensive
training for personnel, invest in robust infrastructure, and prioritize data
security to realize the full potential of these advancements.
Collaboration with stakeholders and
incorporating feedback from diverse backgrounds can further refine the proposed
changes for a more inclusive and secure examination environment.
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.My-Teacher.in
www.HemenParekh.ai
/ 31 Oct 2024
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