NEET –UG 2026 : Shape of Things to Come ?

 NEET –UG  2026 :  Shape of Things to Come ? 

 

Context :

“  Centre goes into Huddle to plan 2026 NEET UG Reboot “  ..  Eco Times ..  30 Jan 2024

Extract :

The HLC report has recommended a 'Multi-Stage Testing for NEET-UG', a computer-based and multi-session exam format for all exams with over 2 lakh candidates, creation of a 1,000 strong testing centre infrastructure down to every district, besides a major overhaul of the NTA.

It was widely anticipated that NEET-UG linked exam reforms would be initiated from this academic year, with a switch to a hybrid or computer-based testing mode to ensure a 'zero error' exam.

However, the NTA recently announced NEET-UG 2025 exam as the same single day/pen and paper test, with no change in format or mode.

My Take :

By a notice, NTA ( National Testing Agency ) has instructed :

Ø  Smart Phone  and  Smart Watches  are not allowed to be carried in Exam Halls

Ø  No other wireless communication device will be allowed in Exam Halls

Ø  Only item allowed is a transparent plastic box to carry PEN-PENCIL etc

Of course , these precautions will curtail copying to some extent

Only thing that can put a full stop to copying :

Ø  Each one of the 25 lakh examinees to get  a UNIQUE – but equally difficult – MCQ exam paper. No two examinee to ever get even one out of 200 questions as SAME / SIMILAR !

Those who cannot believe, are urged to generate a MOCK TEST ( NEET – JEE – CET -  Standard 9-10-11-12 ) by visiting >  www.My-Teacher.in

Incidentally , My-Teacher is totally FREE / needs no login / available in 26 languages / accessible on Smart Phones

 

Dear NTA :

Please implement my suggestion in NEET-UG 2026 , by asking all examinees to bring their Smart phones in exam halls.

Deliver UNIQUE exam papers on their mobiles and let them answer online from their mobiles ( - having taken repeated Mock Tests on their Mobiles, they are very comfortable with this method )  

Consider this :

By 2028 , as they enter the exam hall, you may be able to hand-out to each examinee, an AR-VR-AI enabled pair of Eye-Glasses, and deliver that MCQ exam paper on these glass-screen. They will select one of the 4 “ Answer Option “ by pressing a tiny button on the side-bar of that eye-glass  !

An AI - AGI – ASI , storm is on its way ( think DeepSeek – Qwen 2.5 – Kimi k 1.5 )

Do not try to hide your head under the sand !

 

With regards,

Hemen Parekh

www.My-Teacher.in  /  31 Jan 2025 

 

Students : Acquire Job Skills / Deepseek Advice

 Students : Acquire Job Skills / Deepseek Advice

 

Can you prepare outline and system architecture of a portal to teach various skills listed by CBSE of India , for students of 9 to 12 standards. It must be in the nature of programmed learning with a MCQ quiz at the end of each chapter

Certainly! Below is an outline and system architecture for a portal designed to teach various skills listed by CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) for students in grades 9 to 12. The portal will follow a programmed learning approach with multiple-choice question (MCQ) quizzes at the end of each chapter.

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Outline of the Portal

1. Portal Objectives

• Provide a structured, interactive learning platform for CBSE students (grades 9–12).
• Teach skills as per CBSE guidelines using programmed learning techniques.
• Assess student understanding through MCQ quizzes at the end of each chapter.
• Track progress and provide personalized feedback.

2. Key Features

• Skill-Based Learning Modules: Courses aligned with CBSE skill subjects.
• Programmed Learning: Step-by-step, self-paced learning with interactive content.
• MCQ Quizzes: End-of-chapter assessments to evaluate understanding.
• Progress Tracking: Dashboard for students to monitor their progress.
• Gamification: Badges, points, and leaderboards to motivate students.
• Discussion Forums: Peer-to-peer interaction and doubt resolution.
• Teacher Support: Tools for teachers to monitor student performance.

3. Target Audience

• Students in grades 9–12.
• Teachers and educators.
• Parents (for progress tracking).

4. Skills to be Covered

• Grade 9–10: Basic coding, financial literacy, AI basics, entrepreneurship, etc.
• Grade 11–12: Advanced coding, data science, digital marketing, robotics, etc.

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System Architecture

1. Frontend (User Interface)

• Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js or Angular.js.
• Features:
• Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
• Interactive UI with animations and visual aids.
• User-friendly navigation for students, teachers, and parents.

2. Backend (Server-Side Logic)

• Technologies: Node.js, Django, or Flask.
• Features:
• User authentication and authorization.
• Course content management.
• Quiz and assessment management.
• Progress tracking and analytics.

3. Database

• Technologies: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Features:
• Store user profiles, course content, quiz results, and progress data.
• Scalable and secure data storage.

4. Content Delivery

• Technologies: AWS S3, CloudFront, or similar.
• Features:
• Hosting of multimedia content (videos, PDFs, interactive simulations).
• Fast and reliable content delivery.

5. APIs and Integrations

• Technologies: RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
• Features:
• Integration with third-party tools (e.g., payment gateways, analytics).
• APIs for mobile app integration (if applicable).

6. Analytics and Reporting

• Technologies: Google Analytics, Tableau, or custom dashboards.
• Features:
• Track student performance and engagement.
• Generate reports for teachers and parents.

7. Security

• Technologies: SSL/TLS, OAuth, encryption.
• Features:
• Secure user data and transactions.
• Regular security audits and updates.

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Workflow of the Portal

1. User Registration and Login:
• Students, teachers, and parents register and log in to the portal.
2. Course Selection:
• Students select courses based on their grade and skill interests.
3. Programmed Learning:
• Students progress through chapters with interactive content (videos, simulations, text).
• Each chapter ends with an MCQ quiz.
4. Quiz and Assessment:
• Students take quizzes and receive instant feedback.
• Results are stored for progress tracking.
5. Progress Tracking:
• Students and parents can view progress reports.
• Teachers can monitor class performance.
6. Discussion and Support:
• Students can ask questions in forums or chat with teachers.
7. Gamification:
• Students earn badges and points for completing chapters and quizzes.

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Sample Module Structure

Chapter 1: Introduction to Coding (Grade 9)

1. Learning Objectives:
• Understand basic programming concepts.
• Write simple code snippets.
2. Content:
• Video lecture: "What is Coding?"
• Interactive simulation: "Write Your First Python Program."
• Text-based explanation: "Variables and Data Types."
3. MCQ Quiz:
• Question 1: What is a variable?
• A) A data type
• B) A container for storing data
• C) A programming language
• D) None of the above
• Question 2: Which of the following is a data type in Python?
• A) Integer
• B) String
• C) Boolean
• D) All of the above
4. Feedback:
• Correct answers: Explanation and reinforcement.
• Incorrect answers: Redirect to relevant content for revision.

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Technology Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Bootstrap.
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js.
• Database: MongoDB.
• Hosting: AWS or Google Cloud.
• Analytics: Google Analytics or Mixpanel.

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This outline and architecture provide a comprehensive framework for building a CBSE-aligned skill-teaching portal. Let me know if you need further details or specific implementation guidance!

 

Educational Reforms : Here comes the great Leveler

 Educational Reforms :  Here comes the great Leveler

 

Dear Shri Pradhanji :

Eco Times ( 11 Jan 2024 ) carried your following interview :

Educational reforms must be paced  …

-          Where you said :

Ø  We need to shift to Computer Based Test ( CBT ) as it is more scientific … here too, we need to involve the full state machinery besides reputed educational institutes to ensure team work at all level

Ø  Please also note the age group of the segment taking the exams conducted by NTA – JEE, NEET , CUET. Nearly ONE CRORE school students participate in these. We must ensure them the best possible level of comfort and give assurance of a ZERO ERROR , TRANSPARENT exam

Ø  We have two key exams, both of different nature. JEE involves about 13 – 14 lakh students , at NEET , the number swells to 25 lakhs…. Reforms must be done in a manner that that they do not create or increase fear in the minds of children. No action should be a knee-jerk one for the students.

Ø  CBT and pen and paper have pros and cons

Ø  The answer is to strengthen the formal school education system. Our responsibility is to ensure that school based education should be able to take children ahead in competitive exams.

Ø  Of the 19,000 students who make it to JEE Advanced – 5 % are from KVs and Navodayas – without any coaching

Ø  At the same time, we certainly need an organized public debate on coaching – is this desirable and does it have that kind of success rate ? There is also economics of this model. Private schools also take some fee for imparting education but ( for coaching centres ) to “ commoditize “  and “ commercialize “ it like this !

 

Dear Shri Pradhanji :

In my email of 9^th Dec 2024 , I brought to your notice that I have launched >  www.My-Teacher.in  < portal , which offers the CBT ( Computer Based Test ) in the HYBRID MODEL , suggested by Radhakrishnan committee

Yesterday , I came across a news report which says that MUHS ( Maharashtra University of Health Sciences ) , have decided to implement this HYBRID MODEL for its forthcoming exam

Following tabulation compares how closely MUHS proposed method follows my suggestion to you in my email of 9^th Dec

In your above-mentioned interview , you said :

Ø  NTA will change-over to this Hybrid System

Ø  Reforms must be done in a manner that that they do not create or increase fear in the minds of children.

Absolutely

And the easiest / simplest way to “ ensure that school based education should be able to take children ahead in competitive exams “ , is to enable them to take MOCK TESTS ( for all subjects of Standards 9^th – 10^th – 11^th and  12^th ) , on their own , on their Mobiles , any time , any where !

That is precisely what www.My-Teacher.in , would let them do ( 24 X 365 ) , without any payment or even login !

 

With regards,

Hemen Parekh

www.HemenParekh.ai 

 

Salient Feature	Precise Method Suggested in My Email to Shri Pradhan 09 Dec 2024	Extent to Which MUHS Proposal Follows My Suggestion 12 Jan 2025
Digital Transmission of Question Papers	Use special software to securely transmit question papers to exam centers shortly before the exam.	MUHS plans to send question papers to exam centers using special software, eliminating physical transportation.
On-site Printing of Question Papers	Authorized personnel at exam centers print the question papers using high-end printers provided by the examination authority.	MUHS will have invigilators download and print question papers at exam centers using high-end printers provided by the university.
Biometric Authentication	Implement biometric checks (face, fingerprint, voice) for students, invigilators, and printing operators to ensure authorized access.	MUHS's plan does not mention biometric authentication measures.
CCTV Surveillance	Install CCTV cameras to monitor exam centers, with live feeds to a central command center for real-time monitoring.	MUHS's plan does not mention the use of CCTV surveillance.
Timing of Question Paper Release	Authorized personnel download and print question papers 30 minutes before the exam starts.	MUHS invigilators will download the question papers 30 minutes before the exam begins.
Secure Email Transmission	Send question papers via secure email to authorized personnel at exam centers.	MUHS plans to use special software for transmission, not specifically email.
Limit on Number of Printed Copies	Printing software ensures strict limits on the number of copies and prevents unauthorized forwarding.	MUHS's plan does not specify controls on the number of printed copies or measures to prevent unauthorized distribution.
Provision of High-End Printers	Examination authority provides high-end printers to all exam centers for on-site printing.	MUHS will provide high-end printers to all exam centers for printing question papers.