There has been a reinvention in the methodology of test management due to the advent of timed, supervised, and summative assessments conducted online. Exam authorities in educational institutions prefer assessing students by using open source online exam software over pen paper-based assessment.
The entire country came together in an unparalleled spirit of solidarity reacting to Prime Minister Modi’s Janata Curfew and ‘9 pm-9mins’ appeals as India battled and battles COVID-19. Nearly all parts of society were affected after the nationwide lockdown.
The advent of technological advancements over the years have lead to a shift in the education systems from traditional exams to e classes as well as online learning. The involvement of online examination software has resulted in the transformation of the mode of conducting even the exams at the national level.
The introduction of the online exam process because of its benefits has replaced the traditional exams. However, the complexities associated with this process often results in its effective conduction. The reason behind this is adopting certain practices by examination holding bodies that should be strictly avoided while assessing their students online.