Ajmer : Ajmer Even in the era of hi-tech IT and 5G technology, educational and recruitment institutions including UPSC-RPSC have less confidence in online examinations. The biggest challenge is the ban on paper leak cases and lack of arrangements like hi-tech computer labs. UPSC-RPSC, Railway Recruitment Board, Banking Service Board, Staff Selection Commission conduct recruitment examinations and universities and colleges conduct annual/semester examinations. 85 percent of the examinations are conducted offline. Only 10 to 15 percent of the institutes are conducting online examinations and checking of copies.
These are the obstacles in online examination
Not enough online connectivity in 50 percent villages
Mistakes in answer keys of 30 to 40 percent papers
There are not even 35 percent hi-tech computer labs.
45 percent paper is not made safely
40 percent OMR-answer sheet not checked, foolproof
Forms are filled online
UPSC All India-Subordinate Examination – 35 to 45 lakhs
RPSC RAS-Subordinate and other exams-10 to 25 lakhs
Staff Selection Commission examinations-15 to 30 lakhs
Subordinate boards of states – 20 to 30 lakhs
Banking services-30 to 40 lakhs
Five-six years ago some examinations were conducted online. Computer lab and online connectivity and security are the first requirements for major examinations. If desired arrangements are in place then steps should be taken towards online mode.
