Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that India will phase out OMR sheet-based exams starting in 2027, with major national entrance tests moving entirely to computer-based tests (CBT). The government says the shift targets persistent problems such as question paper leaks, impersonation, cheating, and logistical hurdles tied to paper transport. Officials claim CBT will improve security and surveillance, reduce human intervention in evaluation, speed up results, and standardize testing across examination centres.
IIT Roorkee has announced that JEE Advanced 2026 will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The exam will be conducted in computer based test (CBT) format and will include two mandatory papers covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The test is designed to evaluate candidates’ conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills for IIT admissions.
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