Updated on: Monday, January 04, 2016
In the February month, an online aptitude test will be conducted for students of Class 10 . The online test is being conducted for clearing any sort of confusion a student might face, while opting for subjects for higher studies. As many as 16 lakh students will take the test. As per newspaper reports, the test is being described as first-of-its-kind and it will be conducted online and also offline in schools without internet.
These tests were announced by the state school education department for schools affiliated to Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). The first online test is scheduled to be held in February, ahead of the board examinations. These online tests will make the career counseling of students pursuing higher studies or vocational education, easier. This responsibility of guiding students on their career choices post results is being entrusted upon the Institute of Vocational Guidance and Selection, Mumbai and its eight regional offices.
The online aptitude test portal is called "Kal Chachni" and over 90 per cent schools which are affiliated to the state board have registered for the same by the end of December. As per government's order, the aptitude test is to help SSC students make correct career decisions. The GR stated that as per National Policy of Education (NPE), it is important to have effective career guidance and counseling at the level of secondary school education.