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

National Informatics Centre’s Web based E-Examination Application System

Computer Aided Paperless Examination Computer Aided Paperless Examination SystemSystem (CAPES) (CAPES)

Rama Nangpal, Senior Technical Director, NIC.

National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.

NIC ProfileNIC 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.


Capes – The Online Evaluation SoftwareCapes – 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.


The Variable ApplicationThe Variable Applications s

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.


CAPES ArchitectureCAPES Architecture

RDBMSApache TomcatApache Tomcat with with

Java ScriptJava 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 Numerous Client m/c Participating in ExamExam


Platform RequirementsPlatform RequirementsThe 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

• OS - Windows 2000 server/Linux.

• Database - RDBMS.

• All the Server and client Machines are to be Virus Free.


Login ScreenLogin Screen

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Verify Candidate DetailsVerify Candidate Details


REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON-SCREENREVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON-SCREEN


Actual Test BeginsActual Test Begins


The End Test Screen The End Test Screen


In a nutshell Taking CAPES Test is In a nutshell Taking CAPES Test is

Enter Your Roll NumberEnter Your Roll Number

Confirm your detailsConfirm your details

Review the Instructions on-screenReview the Instructions on-screen

Start the TestStart the Test

Move through the QuestionsMove through the Questions

Re-check and Change the answersRe-check and Change the answers

Ending The TestEnding The Test


CAPES Centers all over IndiaCAPES Centers all over India


Typing Speed Test S/wTyping Speed Test S/w


Typing Speed Test S/wTyping Speed Test S/w


NIC Support & Services for CapesNIC 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


Benefits & AdvantagesBenefits & AdvantagesProduct 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.


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

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