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video cameras for CET invigilators CCTVs at all examination centres
Extract
from the article:
The Maharashtra CET Cell is set to revolutionize the way
exam admissions are monitored by deploying a suite of fortified security
measures aimed squarely at eliminating malpractices. Notably, the plan
incorporates CCTV cameras equipped with live streaming capabilities to provide
continuous oversight during examinations. Additionally, invigilators will be
outfitted with body cameras, while dedicated cameras will also be installed to
closely supervise examiners themselves. The comprehensive integration of these
technologies signals a robust commitment to transparency and fairness in
admissions.
Moreover, the CET Cell is deliberating additional strategies
beyond surveillance technology to bolster examination integrity. These
forward-thinking initiatives recognize that cheating is a multifaceted
challenge and require dynamic responses tailored to evolving tactics. The
overarching goal remains steadfast: to ensure that every deserving candidate
receives admission on merit, untouched by dishonesty or manipulation. This
proactive stance highlights how technology, when thoughtfully harnessed, can restore
trust in educational assessments.
My
Take:
A. Exam
Malpractices No More
The ideology underscored in this earlier blog resonates profoundly with
Maharashtra CET Cell’s new measures. I had posited back then that leveraging
live CCTV feeds and real-time event monitoring could dramatically reduce
cheating incidences. The parallel is striking; both describe a paradigm where
technology is not just reactive but predictive — capable of identifying
anomalies based on past patterns and issuing instant alerts. This early vision
of harnessing AI and IoT to autonomously oversee exam venues anticipated the
very ecosystem Maharashtra is now cultivating.
Looking back, I vividly recall highlighting how some
institutions resorted to archaic and ineffective measures – like cardboard
boxes on students’ heads – underscoring the disconnect at the time between
available technology and its practical application in exam security. The CET
Cell’s step to arm invigilators with body cameras is a quantum leap from those
desperate, symbolic actions. It is gratifying to see my foresight about
automated, technology-driven exam integrity checks gradually becoming mainstream
practice, signaling an evolution from mere hope to actionable reality.
B. If
Students Copy, So Should Chief?
This blog discussed the critical role of combining human vigilance with
technological advancements, advocating for bans on electronic devices and
employing stringent security apparatus, such as metal detectors and AI-driven
facial recognition. The Maharashtra CET Cell’s approach encompasses many of
these principles, extending beyond simple prohibitions to the proactive use of
live monitoring and recording tools. The melding of human invigilators equipped
with body cams and surveillance technology creates a hybrid security model — a
double helix of oversight that redefines exam governance.
In hindsight, I emphasized raising student awareness about
academic integrity alongside implementing cutting-edge detection tools. While
the CET Cell’s present announcements predominantly spotlight technological
tools, I hope concurrent educational efforts accompany this technical leap.
Technology can illuminate deceit, but fostering a culture where merit and
honesty are valued requires more than cameras; it demands human empathy and
persistent ethical engagement. My reflections here underscore that securing
admissions fairly is as much a social challenge as it is a technological one.
Call to
Action:
To the authorities at the Maharashtra CET Cell and related
education governance bodies: The strides you are making to fortify exam
integrity are commendable and transformative. I urge you to continue expanding
these innovations by integrating advanced AI analytics to actively interpret
live streaming data, and to institutionalize comprehensive training for
invigilators on ethical monitoring practices. Furthermore, I call upon you to
pair technological vigilance with robust student sensitization programs emphasizing
values of fairness and integrity. By doing so, the CET Cell can truly set an
exemplar standard — not only securing fair admissions but nurturing a culture
that prizes merit above all.
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
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