Computer Aided Paperless Examination System (CAPES)

1. Computer Aided Paperless Examination System (CAPES) National Informatics Centre’s Web based E-Examination Application System Rama Nangpal, Senior Technical Director, NIC.

2. 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. National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

3. 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. National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

4. The Variable Applications The Knowledge and Skill Test :It has an applicationwhich 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. National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

5. CAPES Architecture RDBMS Apache Tomcatwith Java Script Internet Hub Java CAPES Client (Win 9x alone Java CAPES Client (Win 9x alone) Java CAPES Client (Win 9x alone C1 C1 C1 Numerous Client m/c Participating in Exam National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

6. The Client ConfigurationA. Hardware RequirementPentium 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 RequirementAny 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. Platform Requirements National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

7. Login Screen National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

8. Verify Candidate Details National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

9. REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON-SCREEN National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

10. Actual Test Begins National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

11. The End Test Screen National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

12. 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 In a nutshell Taking CAPES Test is National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

13. CAPES Centers all over India National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

14. Typing Speed Test S/w National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

15. Typing Speed Test S/w National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

16. 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 National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

17. Benefits & Advantages National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

18. 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.Continuing Governments E-Governance CAPES can be widely used for Selection Procedures and Education & Training. Thank You National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.