byDinesh
Updated on - 12 Apr, 2024
The Combined Oversight Application Program (COAP) exam is a standardized assessment deployed by various government agency and department for prescreening of prospective candidates and applicants. The purpose of the job is to assess the competencies such as mental skills, writing skills, critical thinking, and decision-making that are a prerequisite for the civil service job positions. In contrast to the traditional essay and exam, the computer-based multiple choice exam format is applied for 3 hours.
The COAP test is based on the logic skills in the areas of logical analysis, interpretation, evaluation and transformation of information and firmly establishes ones behavioural aspects and interests and how they align with the demand of the public services. Applicants will get reports in which their given percentile of the competency areas tested in the examination would be shown to them. The score given is valid for three years and can reveal more about people to participating agencies for the purpose of background check or hiring.
At the same time, it is expected that COAP tests in the year 2024 will be made at the beginning of February, May, August and November, respectively. Often test results are released within 6 working weeks after placement testing. The exact examination dates of 2024 will be release in the official COAP website in November 2, 2023 together with the registration information, test centers, payment procedures, and other relevant details for the candidates who are eligible for the COAP 2024 exam.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of release | Tentative May 2024 |
| Availability | Available on COAP website |
| Format | PDF file |
| Contents | Correct answers for all questions in the COAP exam |
| Purpose | To help candidates assess their performance in the exam and identify areas where they need improvement |
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| COAP Registration | Tentative March 2024 |
| COAP Exam | Tentative May 2024 |
| COAP Answer Key Release | Tentative May 2024 |
| COAP Counselling Seat Allotment First Round | Tentative May 2024 |
| COAP Counselling Seat Allotment Second Round | Tentative June 2024 |
| COAP Counselling Seat Allotment Third Round (If Applicable) | Tentative July 2024 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| COAP Counselling Registration | Tentative March 2024 |
| COAP Counselling Choice Filling | Tentative April 2024 |
| COAP Counselling Seat Allotment First Round | Tentative May 2024 |
| COAP Counselling Seat Allotment Second Round (If Applicable) | Tentative June 2024 |
| COAP Counselling Seat Allotment Third Round (If Applicable) | Tentative July 2024 |
| Objection | Description |
|---|---|
| Incorrect answers | Some of the answers in the COAP answer key may be incorrect. This can happen due to human error or due to ambiguities in the questions. |
| Unclear questions | Some of the questions in the COAP exam may be unclear, making it difficult for candidates to determine the correct answer. This can lead to disagreements about the correct answer, even among experts. |
| Biased answer key | The COAP answer key may be biased in favor of or against certain candidates. This can happen due to the use of subjective criteria in the grading process. |
| Lack of transparency | The process of developing and releasing the COAP answer key is not transparent. This makes it difficult for candidates to challenge the answer key if they believe that it is incorrect. |