Computer Aided Paperless Examination
System (CAPES)
National Informatics Centre’s
Web based E-Examination Application System
Rama Nangpal, Senior Technical Director, NIC.
NIC Profile
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It is extremely effective automated, multi-user software to help the organizations
meet their varied examination needs with a competitive edge.
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Capes ensures scientific, rational method for conducting the examinations in
addition to the requisite confidentiality and security features.
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Its GUI based Software with Twin Architectures, for Web and Client/Server
environment provides cost, time & administrative benefits for examinations.
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The Knowledge & Skill Test with its comprehensive and constantly updated
question bank helps assess and retain the best talents in industry.
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The Online Data Entry/Typing Speed Test helps clients monitor and judge
accurate performances.
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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.
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It provides Immediate Automatic Result Processing, showing total number of
Right and Wrong Key depressions .
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It has a Practice Test for 2 minutes to acquaint the applicants with test.
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The parameters of Test Duration and Text material of are fully customizable.
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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
Apache Tomcat with Java
RDBMS
Script
Internet
Hub
Java CAPES
Client
(Win 9x alone)
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Java CAPES
Client
(Win 9x alone
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Numerous Client m/c Participating in Exam
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Java CAPES
Client
(Win 9x alone
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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 Configuration
A. 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
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OS - Windows 2000 server/Linux.
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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
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.
Advantages
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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 frontend.
• 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.
• No malpractice of Question Paper / Results
Leakage or Cheating in examination.
• Different questions to different Candidates
• Encrypted Storage of Q-Bank.
• Confidentiality and Security in examination.
• Same software can be used for Recruitment at
different times.
Paperless, Fully Computerized
Tests.
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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.
• Q-Bank is Multipurpose with its usage for
assessment at various levels of screening.
• NIC can also customize Q-bank for the customer
if asked for.
• Updated, Relevant Tests available.
Minimal Stationary required.
Candidates are not schedule bound.
Instant Result Processing
Better Management
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Cost Saving & Cost Justifiable.
Flexibility in Test Conduction.
Time Saving.
Operational efficiency
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 that’s 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.
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Continuing Governments E-Governance CAPES can be widely
used for Selection Procedures and Education & Training.
Thank You
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