Computer‑based testing replaces OMR sheets in India’s exams
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In India, state and national exams are shifting from paper‑based OMR sheets to computer‑based testing (CBT). The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has approved uploading OMR sheets as a key measure while the broader system moves toward digital exams. This transition reflects a long‑term evolution from early computer‑assisted assessments to high‑stakes digital testing, affecting how candidates prepare and how results are processed.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- KPSC exams: Uploading OMR sheets among key measures approved — Deccan Herald (center)
- From OMR Sheets To Computers, Here’s How CBT Took Over Exams In India — Times Now (right-leaning)