'Conflicker' virus blamed for CAT glitches

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have finally broken their silence. Three days after the computer-based Common Admission Test (CAT) came under fire for its technical glitches, the IIMs and Prometric and NIIT, the companies have revealed that 10-11 per cent of students have been affected so far.

Citing a virus 'Conflicker' being responsible for glitches in the computer-based test at some centres, they said necessary steps are being taken to repair the damage.

Image: Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Director Samir Barua addresses a press conference in Ahmadabad

Text: Business Standard

Image courtesy: AP / AFP / www.iimb.ernet.in

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