New Delhi, 10 Oct 2025

Many schools in India are using psychometric tests to help students choose careers. These tests try to find out what jobs fit a student's personality. But some people say the tests may not work well for young students.

How schools are using the tests

The Punjab government gave money to test Class 10 girls. Rajasthan tested over 2000 students on the Prime Minister's birthday. Maharashtra is using new computer tests in nearly 2000 schools. The tests are part of new education plans. They want to use science to help students pick jobs. The Punjab government gave money to test Class 10 girls. Rajasthan tested over 2000 students on the Prime Minister's birthday. Maharashtra is using new computer tests in nearly 2000 schools. The tests are part of new education plans. They want to use science to help students pick jobs. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Today's Cache Your download of the top 5 technology stories of the day. Science For All The weekly…

Problems with the tests

Some parents say the tests are too simple. They don't show new information about their child. The tests may not work well for young students who are still growing up. Taking the test many times over years might be better. Some experts say the tests are popular because they seem easy. But knowing a student takes more time and work.

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Schools and parents should think carefully about how they use these tests for students. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.

Updated 10 Oct 2025, 15:34 IST; source: link