Government sources said the decision was taken to ensure full technical soundness of the portal before opening it to students. A team of experts from IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras are closely assessing the portal system to assess vulnerabilities in the OSM and CBSE portals to address all technical gaps fully before it goes live on June 1, sources added.
NEET paper leak: The proposed shift comes amid heightened scrutiny of the examination process after allegations of paper leaks, irregularities and concerns over the integrity of competitive exams triggered nationwide debate. The NEET-UG examination has been at the centre of controversy since last year, prompting judicial intervention and demands for systemic reforms in the conduct of entrance tests.
Central Board of Secondary Education's new digital answer sheet evaluation process encountered challenges. Around 20 answer sheets were mixed up, and nearly 13,000 required manual review due to scanning quality. Experts are now working to improve the system.
Leading AI figures like Nvidia's Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman are now downplaying fears of mass job losses due to artificial intelligence. They argue that recent layoffs are not AI-driven and that earlier doomsday predictions were exaggerated or disingenuous.
A recent survey reveals that only 29% of Indian employees are satisfied with their current pay, with 81% planning to seek salary hikes in the next 12 months due to rising living costs. Millennials show the strongest intention to ask for raises, and Indian employees expect higher increases than the global average.
This fiscal year, global capability centres are gearing up to boost their fresh graduate hiring by 12 percent, a notable uptick amid the IT services sector's deceleration. Entry-level salaries at GCCs are anticipated to soar, while counterparts in IT services remain stagnant.
A retirement economist expresses concern over AI's use in financial advice, noting its limitations despite providing basic guidance. The article emphasizes understanding investments, diversifying across various assets, avoiding speculative ventures, and paying low fees. It cautions that time doesn't always mitigate market risk, highlighting the inherent link between risk and return.
According to the status bulletin as of 6 pm on May 26, CBSE said a total of 4,04,319 applications by students have been received for obtaining scanned copies of 11,31,961 answer books.
Central Board of Secondary Education has denied reports of a security breach in its On Screen Marking system. The board stated that a social media claim about a compromised portal was based on a testing platform. This platform contained only sample data and was not linked to the live evaluation system.
The Central Board of Secondary Education is actively addressing student concerns regarding re-evaluation. Cases of mismatched answer sheets are being prioritized. Senior officials are engaging with students and parents to resolve grievances. Teams from IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur will examine technical issues. Public sector banks will assist in strengthening the payment gateway system.