Arunachal becomes first state to conduct Computer-Based Tests for ITI students Arunachal Pradesh becomes nation's first state to conduct CBT for All India Trade Test (AITT) for ITI students in the state during 9-20 December | 21 Dec 2020 7:55 AM GMT Itanagar: In a first of its kind, Arunachal Pradesh becomes the first state to conduct Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for All India Trade Test (AITT) for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) students. Conducted between 9th and 20th December, the Computer-based tests replaced the earlier OMR-sheet arrangement and aimed at producing accurate results in a shorter time. The examinations were held exclusively for applicants from Arunachal Pradesh in a special arrangement approved by the Government of India. Due to restrictions in the Covid lockdown, the exams were long due although they were finally conducted by the state government in December, keeping the students' welfare in mind. According to reports, the CBTs were conducted by the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, New Delhi and Chennai-based National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) through the state's Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (SDE) Directorate. Officials released that a total of 795 students appeared for the examinations held for 21 trades in the discipline. Also the exam centres were all confined to the 5 Government ITIs in the state: Yupia, Roing, Dirang, Balinong & Tabarijo.