A Legacy of Excellence in Exam Processing

 

 

For over five decades, TCS Japan has been a trusted leader in high-stakes exam processing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for some of the most critical assessments in the country. As a key distributor of Scantron solutions, their expertise in Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) technology has played a pivotal role in Japan’s education and certification landscape.

 

A Strong Partnership with Scantron

TCS Japan’s journey with Scantron (formerly National Computer Systems) began in 1975, marking the start of a long-standing collaboration built on innovation and reliability. Their unwavering commitment to excellence has positioned them as the go-to provider for large-scale examination solutions across the nation.

 

 

Who They Serve

TCS Japan provides advanced exam processing services for a wide range of institutions, including:

  • DNC (National Center for University Entrance Examinations)
  • Ministry of Education (MOE)
  • Top private universities
  • Preparatory schools for university exams
  • Certification exams conducted by government and public institutions

 

Milestones in Excellence

  • 1964 – Established as Mitsubishi Office Machinery
  • 1975 – Partnership with Scantron begins
  • 1976 – First installation of 14 OMR units for DNC, marking the beginning of a 48-year relationship
  • 2014 – Formation of Tata Consultancy Services Japan (TCS Japan) as a joint venture between Mitsubishi and Tata
  • 2017 – Deployment of 14 iNSIGHT 1900 units at DNC

 

Powering Japan’s Largest University Entrance Exam

TCS Japan recently took on one of its most ambitious projects yet: processing the National Center Test for University Admissions, a critical exam shaping the futures of thousands of students. The sheer scale of this endeavor is remarkable—9 million answer sheets processed in just 5 days—with unwavering precision and efficiency. 

To achieve this, TCS Japan relied on Scantron’s iNSIGHT 1900 scanners, a powerful hybrid OMR and image-scanning solution. This cutting-edge technology enabled lightning-fast processing, enhanced accuracy through hybrid scanning, error reduction and validation, and seamless digital integration for real-time data analysis. 

The flawless execution of this high-stakes operation underscores the synergy between Scantron’s industry-leading technology and TCS Japan’s operational expertise, ensuring a seamless, secure, and reliable assessment process for students across the nation.

 

Powering the Future of Education with Scantron

With a rich history of delivering cutting-edge exam solutions, TCS Japan continues to set the standard for precision and reliability in the industry. Their expertise, combined with Scantron’s advanced assessment technology, ensures that institutions across Japan have the tools they need to conduct fair and efficient examinations.