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Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capability

  • ET CONTRIBUTORS--The Times of India
  • published date: 2026-06-12 19:33:35 UTC

Recent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over essential capabilities. This approach compromises physical security, cybersecurity, personnel quality, and real-time moni…

The NEET and CBSE fiascos represent the biggest opportunity to completely overhaul India's examination ecosystem. Computer-based tests have been running for years, yet organised 'solver gangs' contin… [+4650 chars]