In our current world, transparency and accountability are required in every aspect for societies to flourish adequately. However, even the conception of a corruption-free society crops up criticism, and the understanding of realities and functionalities of todays world become even more critical. The youth of our nation needs to be prepared. Even a small step in this direction can be fruitful. An example of such a step is the transformation of the examination system which has recently taken place.
Recently, the Punjab government introduced online examinations for matriculations. This year alone 907,380 students appeared for the matriculation examinations through a computerised system.
This is a strong step towards educational transparency, accountability and an appreciation for hard-working students. The new system allowed the students to use computers and submit their forms online rather than taking trips to banks and paying admission fees. The old system was prone to the mafia tactics. Students were paying off staff for marks. The results also take at least three months to compile.
The new computerised system allows easy accessibility, allowing students to access their registration at anytime and without any fine. Additionally, the students are asked to submit their forms along with 2 photo IDs for authentication purposes. The students are then divided among different examination centres. A computer number is provided to each student which can only be scanned by the computer, minimising interference with the records. Those papers are then shuffled and sent to different teachers.
There cannot be two opinions about the fact that an examination is meaningless without credibility. Use of unfair means and cheating in the examinations in the past put a big question mark on the authenticity of this process as well as the validity of this whole exercise. This situation not only jeopardised the entire examination system but was also highly unfair to the hard working students who had burnt the midnight oil.
It is true that some problems have been faced this year due to changes made in the examination system. Only a negligible 0.02 per cent students could not receive their roll number slips in time but they have were allowed to sit in the examination under special arrangements.
The hue and cry over the online system of examination raised this year made one feel as if a disaster had struck and brought down the whole set up. Remedial measures are being taken and the things will gradually improve. While we live in the present day world we cannot ignore the benefits and advantages that the new inventions, especially the computer and internet have brought for mankind. Furthermore, through online system of examination an authentic database will be established which will help in short and long term planning for the reformation of education system as a whole and upholding the rights of intelligent and hard working students.
ARIFA KHALID
Lahore
This is the best examination system on this remarkable work, I would like pay homage to the Punjab education department and educationist who suggested computerized system of examination. Still lot of reforms would be needed to improve our education system to compete the world. We must appreciate the efforts taken by the government of Punjab in this regard.
Noor Ahmed Soomro
From Guddu barrage
i want to proposal of this system plz help me thanks.
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