ICT Based Examination Reform: An Ultimate Solution to Conduct CBCS Pattern of Assessment in India

Examination is a fundamental instrument to assess the level of acquisition of knowledge and intellectual competence of a student for a particular course or program. The present study highlights a comparative account of annual mode of examination and semester pattern of examination under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) mode. The study also indicates notable constrains faced in conduction of examination i.e., data management for pre- examination works like preparation of eligible students’ details, examination center management, accurate question statistics, evaluation of answer scripts, marks processing, preservation of grade reports etc. through manual intervention. The ultimate solution is to develop a dedicated examination management system by integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for transformation of the traditional education system to the Outcome Based Education (OBE) system by way of the reformation of examination process.