Telangana bats for online exams

metro india news I hyderabad

Telangana has strongly advocated the adoption of secure, technology-driven online examinations to prevent question paper leaks and eliminate malpractices in the conduct of competitive and recruitment examinations. Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju emphasised the need to strengthen examination systems through technology while ensuring transparency, accountability and fairness at every stage of the process.

Sanjay Jaju and senior State officials held a consultative meeting with Amrit Lal Meena, a member of the Union Ministry of Education’s High-Powered Task Force on Exam Reforms, at the Secretariat on Friday. The meeting focused on measures to strengthen the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and explore reforms to make the country's examination system more efficient, secure and reliable.

During the interaction, the Chief Secretary pointed out that transitioning to online examinations would significantly reduce the possibility of question paper leaks and other examination-related irregularities. He stressed the importance of adopting robust technological mechanisms to safeguard the integrity of examinations and build confidence among students and candidates.

State officials briefed the visiting delegation on the standard operating procedures, policies and technological interventions currently being implemented in Telangana to prevent malpractices. They explained the measures adopted to ensure transparency across all stages of the examination process, including the preparation, conduct and monitoring of examinations.

The officials also highlighted the State's efforts to strengthen institutional mechanisms and improve the delivery of education through technology-based interventions. The discussions provided an opportunity to share Telangana's experiences and practices with the national-level panel, which is examining possible changes to the existing examination framework.

Commending the State government for its extensive residential school network, Amrit Lal Meena observed that Telangana's model had considerable potential for replication in other parts of the country. He appreciated the State's initiatives in expanding access to quality education through residential institutions.

Constituted by the Union Ministry of Education and comprising domain experts, the High-Powered Task Force is touring various States to gather feedback from stakeholders, educational institutions and government officials on reforming the national examination framework. The exercise is aimed at identifying gaps in the existing system and recommending measures to improve its credibility, efficiency and transparency.

The panel is expected to submit its final recommendations to the Centre by the end of December. The recommendations are likely to guide future reforms in the functioning of examination agencies and the conduct of national-level tests.