Comparative Analysis of Students’ Satisfaction Regarding Online Vs Traditional Examination at Postgraduate Level in University of Agriculture Faisalabad

Abstract

An online exam (also called an electronic-Exam) is a good method of conducting papers and other types of important exams with help of the internet. An online exam needs a device capable of accessing the internet such as a computer or a smartphone. This can be either done at an examination centre or at home. This study aimed at making a comparative analysis of post graduate students’ satisfaction regarding online vs. traditional examinations at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The sample size for the study was 119. A questionnaire was designed and used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results showed that students were more satisfied with traditional exam setup as compared to online exams. Online exams affected students’ performances positively to a great extent. When respondents were asked about the effects of online exams on students’ performance, they perceived it as more positive as compared to the traditional examination system. This study concluded that students were satisfied with the traditional exam setup because of more learning. Satisfaction from online exams was lower. As online exams are also needed of the hour so some developments should be there to make this setup familiar and easy to understand for all students.