National Informatics Centre

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Computer Aided Paperless Examination
System (CAPES)

• National Informatics Centres
  
  
  
  
  
  Web based E-Examination Application System

Rama Nangpal, Senior Technical Director, NIC.
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NIC Profile

• National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the
  Department of Information Technology is providing
  network backbone and e-Governance support to
  Central Government, State Governments, UT
  Administrations, Districts and other Government
  bodies.
• It offers a wide range of ICT services including
  NICNET, the Nationwide Communication Network for
  decentralized planning, improvement in Government
  services and wider transparency of national and
  local govts.
• NIC assists in implementing Information
  Technology Projects, in close collaboration with
  Central and State Governments, in the areas of
  (a) Centrally sponsored schemes and Central
  sector schemes, (b) State sector and State
  sponsored projects, and (c) District
  Administration sponsored projects.
• NIC endeavors to ensure that the latest
  technology in all areas of IT is available to
  its users.

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Capes The Online Evaluation Software

• CAPES is a successful, state of the art,
  rational, online evaluation system.
• It is extremely effective automated, multi-user
  software to help the organizations meet their
  varied examination needs with a competitive edge.
• Capes ensures scientific, rational method for
  conducting the examinations in addition to the
  requisite confidentiality and security features.
• Its GUI based Software with Twin Architectures,
  for Web and Client/Server environment provides
  cost, time administrative benefits for
  examinations.
• The Knowledge Skill Test with its comprehensive
  and constantly updated question bank helps assess
  and retain the best talents in industry.
• The Online Data Entry/Typing Speed Test helps
  clients monitor and judge accurate performances.
• Our mission is to make CAPES a premier technology
  enabled Online Evaluation and Examination
  software solution in the IT world.

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The Variable Applications

• The Knowledge and Skill Test It has an
  application which covers objective, multiple
  choice type tests to judge the knowledge
  skill level of IT Professionals. The PCs are
  networked on Internet /Intranet with a server
  computer connected to many client (desktop)
  computers.
• This application can also be used for
  education evaluation Trainings.
• The Typing Speed Test It measures the
  Data Entry Speed as well as the accuracy in
  spellings as judged by the number of Right
  key depressions vis-à-vis the Time factor.
• It provides Immediate Automatic Result
  Processing, showing total number of Right
  and Wrong Key depressions .
• It has a Practice Test for 2 minutes to
  acquaint the applicants with test.
• The parameters of Test Duration and Text
  material of are fully customizable.
• The test also uses has a sound Feature in use
  as a Beep when the wrong Key is pressed.

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CAPES Architecture

RDBMS
Apache Tomcat with Java Script
Internet Hub
Java CAPES Client (Win 9x alone
Java CAPES Client (Win 9x alone)
Java CAPES Client (Win 9x alone
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Numerous Client m/c Participating in Exam
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Platform Requirements

• The Client Configuration A. Hardware
  Requirement Pentium III Client machine with
  Minimum  64 MB RAM or above 10/100 MBPS
  network card and Free HD space 500 MB
• B. Software Requirements
• OS - Windows 98, Windows 2000
  Professional, Windows XP / Linux with latest
  Service Pack installed. The Server
  ConfigurationA. Hardware Requirement Any
  Pentium Pentium III Server with Minimum 512 MB
  RAM or above with 100 MBPS network card and
  Free HD space 2GB.
• B. Software Requirement
• OS - Windows 2000 server/Linux.
• Database - RDBMS.
• All the Server and client Machines are to be
  Virus Free.

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Login Screen

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Verify Candidate Details
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REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON-SCREEN
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Actual Test Begins
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The End Test Screen
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In a nutshell Taking CAPES Test is

• Enter Your Roll Number
• Confirm your details
• Review the Instructions on-screen
• Start the Test
• Move through the Questions
• Re-check and Change the answers
• Ending The Test

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CAPES Centers all over India
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Typing Speed Test S/w
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Typing Speed Test S/w
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NIC Support Services for Capes

• NIC uses NICNET (Its Satellite based
  Communication Network with VSAT connectivity in
  every district) to conduct CAPES over LAN, Wan
  and Internet.
• Our area of responsibilities under the CAPES
  approach are -
• Infrastructure Support.
• Technical Manpower support.
• Question Bank Database support.
• Software Support.
• The NIC provides before-during- after
  examination complete support and coordination
  in form of a support website in which gives
  insight into the procedures, schedules,
  operating instructions, software usage, downloads
  exam instructions, instruction for candidates
  and post test operations etc

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Benefits Advantages
Product Feature Benefits Advantages
Infrastructure is LAN or WEB based with Client Sever Architecture. Can be conducted at various locations using LAN/ Internet administered from a Central Hub. Can be administered at any time from any location. Cost Effective Time Saving. Instant Result Processing.  Multi-location recruitment easy.
It Can be run on different Operating System (Win 95,97,NT). Compatibility Flexibility No additional Investment needed.
Database resides on Windows NT, SQL Server and uses Java as front-end. Data stored in Encrypted form. Time tested Robust Software. Portability Security and Fairness. Data Confidentiality.
Large, Updated Question Bank on various IT related topics like, (Windows, Networking, Internet, Computer Fundamentals etc.) Random Selection of questions. Different questions to different Candidates Encrypted Storage of Q-Bank. Same software can be used for Recruitment at different times. No malpractice of Question Paper / Results Leakage or Cheating in examination. Confidentiality and Security in examination.
Paperless, Fully Computerized Tests. Minimal Stationary required. Candidates are not schedule bound. Instant Result Processing Better Management Cost Saving Cost Justifiable. Flexibility in Test Conduction. Time Saving. Operational efficiency
Question Entry Tool available to modify the Question Bank as and when needed. Customization of Question bank by customer through a User-friendly Interface possible. NIC can also customize Q-bank for the customer if asked for. Q-Bank is Multipurpose with its usage for assessment at various levels of screening. Updated, Relevant Tests available.
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The future

• CAPES evaluation software has begun to make mark
  in the arena of Examination with the following
  features
• Speed and operational efficiency.
• Simplicity (just know how to use a mouse thats
  all!).
• Compatibility (can run on different operating
  systems).
• Data security (encrypted database resides on
  secure server).
• User friendliness (GUI based) customized
  question bank.
• Instant result processing .
• Better management and fully computerized
  environment.Continuing Governments E-Governance
  CAPES can be widely used for Selection Procedures
  and Education Training.
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  Thank You