If I can apply online, then why I cannot attempt paper online?

Date: November 28, 2015

2015 is about to say goodbye and we have already stepped in digital world where technology is changing life and making it more comfortable and cozy. But this is only happening in the most developed countries like it starts from United States and goes beyond the borders. But it is not happening all around the world at that speed. Those countries are super successful where technology is improving. The most developed countries of the world depend on their technology, because technology is the one with which they can beat others. This is the era of tech war. Human dependency on work is getting less demanded because technology makes work more precisely and more quick and it is less time consuming. But every ground has its own dynamics. Like Pakistan, an underdeveloped country. It has been said at numerous points and times that Pakistan is fighting for its survival. There was always a lack of true and pure leadership in Pakistan. Everyone says that there is no lack in Pakistan but in contrast no one is ready to harness this talent. As a result it spoils. The same is the case with Pakistan technical improvement. Despite being a pool of amazing technical geniuses, Pakistan is still improving its technology to get appeared in the maps. But apart from seeing the glass half empty, Pakistan has adopted some good technical achievements. The most common example is distance education and education on internet.

As the clock is ticking books are becoming old fashioned. Today is a day of E-Books. You can carry your book in your mobile or tablet on in computer. There is no need to carry a 5 pound bag filled with thick books. Colleges and specially universities are offering online facility to get enrolled in their institution. So that they don’t have to go to main campus and take guide about the course. They just have to open the website and see the guidelines and outlines of the course. If they found it useful they can fill the online, and apply online for admission in university. This makes less pressure on universities and students too because of the kind of technology which is making you able to do something at your home rather than going to institution and face the crowd. This technology is making real progress because it is very much time saving.

Besides Universities and colleges govt. institutions are also using this technology as their ease of access.  Govt. institutes has to meet large number of people regardless of their origin. NADRA is the most notable govt. institution which deals with thousands of visitors daily. From this online application system people can for jobs online which is considered as one of the best factor of this system. This technology has lessen the burden of paper work. Paper work is hectic and time consuming.

Talking about universities and the system of online application. There is a pretty weak or should I say neglected side of this system. The point I am trying to raise is if a person can apply online then why he cannot take exams online. What is the thing that is stopping universities and other institutions to take exams online rather than taking on papers? If there is a facility to apply then why there is no option to take papers online? Is the institution is not ready to new technology or it does not have the technology? These are some mine questions.

How the online exams system will work without compromising integrity.

CSS,PMS and PPSC are some of the most important exams in Pakistan and these all exams are held on paper while to take these exams one must have to apply online on their related websites. CSS exams are held once in every year and it catches a huge amount of candidates. These exams are considered very tough. The ration of success in CSS exams is in single digit while the ratio of candidates that applied take exams is in thousands. CSS exams are held by Federal Public Service Commission of Pakistan.

The reasons why I think that the exams should be held online rather than on papers are:

Exams on Paper 1-     In 2013 after the CSS exams the answer sheets of exams were disappeared from Faisalabad raising the question mark on credibility of CSS exams. These exams are the most prestigious exams of Pakistan.   2-     Paper work is hectic and is more time taking for both the student and institute. 3-     Paper work is becoming old trend. 4-     In paper work there are hundred percent of chances of spoofing and cheating because papers are not directly sent to head office but they travel from different mediums to reach final destinations. In this process there are chances that there papers are compromised. 5-     On economic point of view, the paper exams are costly. 6-     To check the papers there is a need for staff who will check the papers.

Exams on Internet 1-     There are almost zero chances of corruption in online exams because the exams files are directly submitted to head office so there is no cycle which transfers the exams to head office. Candidates answer the questions on computer and when they submit their exams the exams file automatically sent to head office. 2-     This system makes exams more easy and feasible. 3-     Less time and man effort is utilized. 4-     This system is economically sound because there will be minimal need of exams staff. 5-     These papers will be saved in cloud so that the credibility of exams is not compromised. 6-     The institute don’t have to hire new staff to run this system because every organization has its own IT staff who can do this work very well. 7-     Using this exams system will surely present a positive image on other institutions and will also motivate them to adapt this kind of system.

Virtual University Exams software. This is server based exams in which only exams run. 

Ahead there is all tech era and one nation cannot survive using old school techniques. Education is the best possible way to start and step in tech war. Giving exams online the best option and choice rather than going for papers.