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Is CBT preferable than PBT? Coz of lesser exam centres in CBT than PBT.To score better is CBT preferable than PBT??


Somya kapoor 4th Feb, 2019
Answer (1)
Madhuvanthi Sridharan 14th Feb, 2019

Hi Somya !


Let me lay down some important points that you might want 

to consider before deciding which mode of the test you want to take :


Paper Based Test :


Time-Consuming : In case you make a mistake , erasing the oval and 

attempting that answer might be time-consuming.


Marking Correctly : It can be confusing and might be easy to mark 

the wrong answer due to shading of the large number of tiny circles for

 each answer in the OMR Sheet .


Reading Skills : Some people find it easier to read faster on paper than 

on a computer screen . This can vary from person to person. 


Computer Based Test :


Software device familiarity : You need to be familiar with using devices 

such as keyboard and mouse . 


Technical Glitches : There are chances there might be technical failure

 in which case you might lose time having to attempt the test again .

 If there are any issues , you will need to contact the invigilator immediately .


CBT Centers : Fewer Computer-aided centers available so please ensure 

you choose one which has good computer infrastructure so that there are

 fewer chances of technical or electrical failures.


Difficulty-wise , it’s the more or less the same for both modes . 


So you might want to take mock CBTs and mock PBTs to assess 

which is easier for you and choose accordingly . 

This will help you figure out whether you can attempt more questions 

easily and accurately in which mode and which mode helped you score more marks .


Hope this helps, all the best!


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