Jaxay Shah Chairman Quality Council of India provided some inputs to students through his tweets when the preliminary exam for the post of Examiner Patent and Design under Controller general Patent Design and trade marking (CGPDTM) was cancelled in September and later the information was provided that the exam will now be re conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) instead of Quality Council of India.
Please see the following tweets by Chairman QCI Mr jaxay Shah:
“Some Irregularities/ Technical Glitches have been observed in the Online Examination Conducted on 3rd September 2023 for recruitment of Examiners of Patents & Designs (Group ‘A’ officers) for the Office of CGPDTM”.
“The Competent Authority has decided to cancel the examination to ensure fairness, credibility and transparency in the said recruitment process. The new schedule for examination shall be announced in due course”.
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“Following discussions with CGPDTM, the competent authority has decided that the Preliminary Examination for the recruitment of Examiners for Patents & Designs (Group A officers) at the Office of CGPDTM will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Further details regarding the examination will be shared by NTA in the coming days”.
National Testing Agency (NTA)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an Indian government agency established in November 2017 to conduct entrance examinations for educational institutions. It is an autonomous and self-sustained organization that is responsible for conducting a number of important entrance examinations, including:
• Joint Entrance Examination – Main (JEE Main)
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG)
• National Eligibility Test (NET)
• Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
• Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT)
• Common University Entrance Test (CUET)
• All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET)
The NTA was established with the aim of improving the efficiency, transparency, and fairness of entrance examinations in India. It has also been tasked with developing new testing methods and technologies, and with providing training and assistance to educational institutions in the field of testing.
The NTA conducts all of its examinations in Computer-based Test (CBT) mode. This is done to ensure that all candidates have a fair and equal opportunity to perform, and to reduce the risk of error and fraud. The NTA also uses a number of advanced security measures to protect the integrity of its examinations.
The NTA has played a significant role in improving the quality of entrance examinations in India. It has also made it easier for students to apply for and take these examinations. The NTA is a valuable asset to the Indian education system, and it is helping to ensure that all students have a fair and equal opportunity to succeed.
National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established as a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.
To assess competence of candidates for admissions and recruitment has always been a challenge in terms of matching with research based international standards, efficiency, transparency and error free delivery. The National Testing Agency is entrusted to address all such issues using best in every field, from test preparation, to test delivery and to test marking.Prof. (Retd.) Pradeep Kumar Joshi, (Former Chairman, UPSC) is Chairman of NTA. Three Directors of IITs in their ex-officio capacity's the present, preceding and succeeding Chairpersons of JEE (Advanced).
Quality Council of India (QCI)
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is a national body for accreditation. It was established in 1997 as a public-private partnership between the Government of India and the Indian industry. QCI's mission is to promote quality and excellence in all spheres of activity. It does this by providing accreditation services to organizations in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and public services.
QCI is also responsible for developing and maintaining national quality standards. It works with stakeholders from all sectors to develop standards that are relevant to the Indian economy and society. QCI also provides training and capacity building programs to help organizations implement quality management systems.
QCI has played a significant role in improving the quality of products and services in India. It has also helped to increase India's competitiveness in the global market. QCI is a trusted partner for businesses and organizations that are committed to quality.
Here are some of the key initiatives undertaken by QCI:
• National Quality Campaign: This campaign aims to promote quality by enabling manufacturers and suppliers of goods/services to apply quality standards and tools and simultaneously empowering consumers to demand quality goods/services.
• Industry Connect: This initiative is designed to support industries in emerging areas where standards and regulations are not yet well-developed.
• Quality City: This initiative aims to develop a holistic quality ecosystem in Indian cities.
• Sarpanch Samvaad: This initiative aims to instil a sense of quality in the DNA of the people, starting with the village level.
• ONDC: QCI is working with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to develop a quality framework for the e-commerce sector.
QCI is a leading organization in the field of quality promotion in India. It is playing a vital role in helping India become a global leader in quality.
Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks (CGPDTM)
CGPDTM stands for Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks. It is an Indian government agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry that is responsible for administering the laws relating to patents, designs, and trademarks in India. CGPDTM also has the power to grant patents, register designs, and register trademarks.
CGPDTM's mission is to promote innovation and economic growth in India by providing a robust and efficient system for the protection of intellectual property. It does this by:
• Examining and granting patents for inventions that are new, useful, and non-obvious.
• Registering designs that are new and original.
• Registering trademarks that are distinctive and capable of being represented graphically.
• Providing information and assistance to inventors, designers, and trademark owners.
CGPDTM plays an important role in the Indian economy. It helps to promote innovation and creativity, and it attracts foreign investment. CGPDTM also helps to protect the rights of inventors, designers, and trademark owners.
CGPDTM is headquartered in New Delhi and has regional offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. It also has a number of patent examination centers throughout India.
CGPDTM is a member of a number of international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Bureau of Intellectual Property (IBIP).
Prelim of Examiner Patent Design and Trade Marking Cancelled
Preliminary for the post of Examiner Patent Design and Trade Marking conducted by Quality Council of India for Controller General Patent Design and Trade Marking was conducted on September 3, 2023 but due to mismanagement at couple of centers was cancelled. Many students are asking when will the exam be re conducted. YourPedia is continuously providing students the update regarding the Preliminary exam for the post of Examiner Patent Design and Trade Marking conducted by Quality Council of India for Controller General Patent Design and Trade Marking. Mentors are in continuous contacts with some people in CGPDTM and are taking the updates.. As per the latest information NTA is given responsibility to conduct the exam instead of Quality Council of India and NTA may soon fix the test centers and intimate students for the preliminary exam for post of Examiner Patent Design and Trade Marking conducted by Quality Council of India for Controller General Patent Design and Trade Marking and prelim may be conducted in November or December of 2023. Difference between prelim and mains was less than a month as per the earlier exam schedule announced by CGPDTM at the time of notification. .As per our understanding once NTA comes out with preliminary dates for the Preliminary exam for the post of Examiner Patent Design and Trade Marking conducted by Quality Council of India for Controller General Patent Design and Trade Marking, the time provided between prelim and mains will be again less than a month.
NTA must answer some very important queries from students
• When will the preliminary for exam of examiner patent design and trade marking be re conducted once cancelled
• Will the syllabus for exam examiner patent design and trade marking remain same or change for preliminary and mains
• Can new students who have not filled the form earlier also fill form this time for the exam of examiner patent design and trade marking
• How many days will be provided between preliminary and mains for the examiner patent design and trade marking exam to be conducted by CGPDTM
• Will exam be conducted CBT computer-based test in test centres
The job of Examiner Patent Design and Trade marking under Controller General Patent Design and Trade Marking (CGPDTM) is prestigious job and students must prepare for its preliminary to be now conducted by National Testing Agency NTA soon.
