{"id":302731,"date":"2024-06-28T19:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T14:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=302731"},"modified":"2024-06-29T14:15:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T08:45:47","slug":"reasons-for-the-failures-of-the-current-exam-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/reasons-for-the-failures-of-the-current-exam-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons for the Failures of the Current Exam System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-302819 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reasons-for-the-Failures-of-the-Current-Exam-System.png?resize=653%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reasons for the Failures of the Current Exam System\" width=\"653\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reasons-for-the-Failures-of-the-Current-Exam-System.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reasons-for-the-Failures-of-the-Current-Exam-System.png?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reasons-for-the-Failures-of-the-Current-Exam-System.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reasons-for-the-Failures-of-the-Current-Exam-System.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>: The post reasons for the failures of the current exam system has been created, based on the article \u201c<strong>NEET\/NET fiasco: It\u2019s time for technology to step in where the exam system has failed<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201c<strong>Indian express<\/strong>\u201d on 28th June 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> <strong>GS Paper 2<\/strong>-governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector\/Services relating to Education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context<\/strong>: The article discusses the failures of the current exam system, suggests continuous assessment, online testing, AI-based proctoring, and internships for admissions. It emphasizes reforms to reduce fraud and improve education quality, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 goals. <strong>Reasons for the Failures of the Current Exam System.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For detailed information on <strong>Revision of Competitive Examination<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/revision-of-competitive-examination\/\">read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the main issues with the current exam system?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> High-Stakes Exams<\/strong>: Exams like NEET and UGC NET are single high-stakes tests that push students towards cramming. Coaching centers flourish, focusing on passing exams rather than understanding subjects.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Impact on School Education<\/strong>: Grades 11 and 12 are overshadowed by coaching institutions, compromising holistic personality development outlined in the National Education Policy 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Drop in Engineering Graduates<\/strong>: In the last five years, the number of engineering graduates has decreased by 40%, indicating a lack of student interest after securing admission.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Outdated Assessment Methods<\/strong>: School boards use outdated and non-standardized assessment methods, focusing on rote learning. The 2022-23 deadline for implementing competency-based assessments from NEP 2020 has been missed.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Exam Conduct Issues<\/strong>: The inability to conduct large-scale exams professionally is troubling. Despite the NTA&#8217;s establishment in 2017, pen and paper exams prone to fraud are still used.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>What should be done?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Change Selection Process<\/strong>: Introduce continuous assessment over two years for higher education admissions, reducing reliance on single high-stakes exams.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Implement Continuous Online Assessments<\/strong>: Assign 40% weightage to eight quarterly online assessments using a standardized question bank. These tests ensure critical thinking and conceptual understanding and are taken within school premises.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Promote Social and Professional Aptitude<\/strong>: Allocate 40% weightage to internships and participation in NSS\/NCC or social upliftment programs. These experiences enhance practical skills and social awareness through two six-week long internships.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Conduct Final Exams with Reduced Weightage<\/strong>: Assign 20% weightage to a final online exam like NEET\/JEE, conducted twice a year, allowing students to choose the best score.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Use Technology for Integrity<\/strong>: Employ AI-based proctoring and robust question banks to prevent fraud. Collaborate with institutes like IITs and the Indian Statistical Institute to design secure exam protocols.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Examine the impact of high-stakes exams and coaching centers on student learning and educational outcomes in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: The post reasons for the failures of the current exam system has been created, based on the article \u201cNEET\/NET fiasco: It\u2019s time for technology to step in where the exam system has failed\u201d published in \u201cIndian express\u201d on 28th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/reasons-for-the-failures-of-the-current-exam-system\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Reasons for the Failures of the Current Exam System<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":302819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,9],"tags":[300,212,10500],"class_list":["post-302731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-public","tag-governance","tag-gs-paper-2","tag-indian-express","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reasons-for-the-Failures-of-the-Current-Exam-System.png?fit=1280%2C853&ssl=1","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=302731"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302731\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/302819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=302731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=302731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=302731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}