CBT and paper

Rule-reading checklist

1. Equivalence: CBT and paper share content, difficulty and scoring. Presentation does not change ranking.
2. Time and marks: 60 minutes, 100 marks per preliminary track.
3. Item types: multiple choice, true/false, image identification, table/chart analysis, short answer. Interactive CBT scenes appear as static figures, tables or text on paper.
4. Choice: schools chose a form from available equipment. CBT is not an easier paper.
5. Status: 2026 registration closed 15 April 2026 23:59. No official 2027 dates are published.