NEET to move to computer-based test ‘very soon’, says NTA DG: ‘It’s the future'
NTA director general Abhishek Singh said the Nandan Nilekani-led high-powered task force was “working on it.”
National Testing Agency director general Abhishek Singh has revealed that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will soon transition to a computer-based test (CBT), stating that CBT is the future of examinations. Currently, only NEET remains in the traditional pen-and-paper format among various Indian examinations, including JEE, UGC-NET, CUET, and NIFT, which are all conducted via CBT.
Singh explained that transitioning to CBT requires enhancing the testing infrastructure and implementing safeguards. The transformation to CBT is part of a broader plan to conduct Indian examinations fairly, transparently, and without errors. Once the domestic systems are robust, NTA aims to extend examinations to other global bodies.
Singh also highlighted the importance of conducting examinations in a secure manner, mentioning potential collaborations with BRICS countries in generating question papers. Furthermore, Singh emphasized the NTA's exploration of using artificial intelligence not just for testing but also for preventing fraud by analyzing logs, data, and analytics to ensure error-free conduct of examinations.
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