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The concept of exams in India was introduced by the British during their rule. They implemented a formal education system with written exams to select candidates for administrative jobs.

The British education model was inspired by the Chinese civil service exams and aimed to train Indians for government services.

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The concept of exams in India can be traced back to ancient times, particularly during the Gurukul system, where oral and practical assessments were conducted by gurus. However, the modern examination system was introduced by the British during their colonial rule. In 1853, Lord Macaulay and the British government implemented a formal exam-based system for civil services recruitment, which later extended to education. This system was designed to standardize evaluations and select candidates based on merit. Over time, it influenced school and university examinations, shaping India's current academic structure, including board exams and competitive entrance tests.

Hello,

I am hoping that you are absolutely fine. As per your query, the concept of exams were introduced by the British in India. And during their colonial rule , the first major exam they introduced was Civil Service Examination in 1855 . And then the exam system was reformed after the independence of India.

I hope this helps you!!

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