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Building Exams

Learn how to create online and offline exams using your question bank.

Types of Exams​

Online Exams​

Students take exams on the platform with automatic grading.

Best for:

  • Quick assessments
  • Automatic grading
  • Instant results
  • Remote learning

Offline Exams​

Generate printable question papers and answer keys.

Best for:

  • Traditional classroom tests
  • Board exam practice
  • Printed materials

Creating an Online Exam​

Step 1: Start New Exam​

  1. Click "Exams" in sidebar
  2. Click "Create Online Exam"
  3. Enter exam details:
    • Exam Name: e.g., "Physics Chapter 1 Test"
    • Duration: 60 minutes
    • Total Marks: 100
    • Instructions: Guidelines for students

Create Online Exam

Step 2: Add Questions​

Method A: Browse Question Bank

  1. Click "Add from Question Bank"
  2. Filter by subject, chapter, topic
  3. Select questions
  4. Click "Add Selected"

Browse Questions

Method B: Search Questions

  1. Use search bar
  2. Filter by difficulty, type
  3. Preview questions
  4. Add to exam

Method C: Generate with AI

  1. Click "AI Generate"
  2. Specify requirements
  3. Review generated questions
  4. Add to exam

Step 3: Organize Questions​

Arrange Order

  • Drag and drop to reorder
  • Group by difficulty
  • Organize by topic

Set Marks

  • Assign marks per question
  • Total should match exam marks

Add Sections (Optional)

  • Create multiple sections
  • Different instructions per section
  • Different time limits

Exam Structure

Step 4: Configure Settings​

Timing

  • Set start date and time
  • Set end date and time
  • Duration per student

Access Control

  • Select student groups
  • Individual student access
  • Password protection (optional)

Exam Behavior

  • Shuffle questions
  • Shuffle options
  • Allow review before submit
  • Show results immediately

Proctoring (Optional)

  • Enable webcam monitoring
  • Prevent tab switching
  • Disable copy-paste
  • Full-screen mode

Exam Settings

Step 5: Preview & Publish​

  1. Click "Preview" to see student view
  2. Check all questions display correctly
  3. Verify settings
  4. Click "Publish"
  5. Share exam link with students

Publish Exam

Creating an Offline Exam​

Step 1: Start Paper Builder​

  1. Click "Exams" → "Create Offline Paper"
  2. Choose paper type:
    • Question Paper
    • Question Paper + Answer Key
    • OMR Sheet

Paper Builder

Step 2: Add Questions​

Same as online exam - browse, search, or generate questions.

Step 3: Customize Layout​

Header Section

  • School/Institution name
  • Exam title
  • Subject, Class, Date
  • Maximum marks, Duration

Question Layout

  • Single column or two columns
  • Question numbering style
  • Spacing between questions

Footer Section

  • Page numbers
  • Instructions
  • Marking scheme

Paper Layout

Step 4: Generate PDF​

  1. Click "Preview"
  2. Check formatting
  3. Click "Download PDF"
  4. Print and distribute

Multi-Section Exams​

Create complex exams with different sections.

Example Structure​

Section A: Multiple Choice (20 marks)

  • 20 MCQs × 1 mark each
  • All questions compulsory

Section B: Short Answer (30 marks)

  • 10 questions × 3 marks each
  • Attempt any 8

Section C: Long Answer (50 marks)

  • 5 questions × 10 marks each
  • Attempt any 3

Creating Sections​

  1. Click "Add Section"
  2. Name the section
  3. Set section instructions
  4. Add questions to section
  5. Set marks and rules

Multi-Section

Exam Settings Explained​

Timing Options​

Fixed Schedule

  • Exam starts at specific time
  • All students start together
  • Ends at specific time

Flexible Window

  • Students can start anytime within window
  • Duration counted from start
  • Example: Available 9 AM - 5 PM, 60 min duration

No Time Limit

  • Students take as long as needed
  • Good for practice tests

Question Randomization​

Shuffle Questions

  • Each student gets different order
  • Prevents copying
  • Same questions, different sequence

Shuffle Options

  • MCQ options randomized
  • Correct answer position changes
  • Reduces cheating

Question Pool

  • Create pool of 50 questions
  • Each student gets random 30
  • Different students, different questions

Grading Options​

Auto-Grading

  • MCQ, True/False graded automatically
  • Instant results
  • No manual work

Manual Grading

  • Subjective questions
  • Review student answers
  • Assign marks

Partial Marks

  • Award marks for partially correct
  • Custom rubrics
  • Detailed feedback

Proctoring Features​

Basic Proctoring

  • Full-screen mode
  • Disable right-click
  • Prevent copy-paste

Advanced Proctoring

  • Webcam monitoring
  • Screen recording
  • Tab switch detection
  • AI behavior analysis

Proctoring Settings

Managing Active Exams​

During Exam​

Monitor Progress

  • See who's taking exam
  • Track completion status
  • View time remaining

Student Support

  • Answer queries
  • Extend time if needed
  • Handle technical issues

Live Dashboard

  • Real-time statistics
  • Submission count
  • Average score (if visible)

After Exam​

Review Submissions

  • View all student responses
  • Grade subjective answers
  • Add feedback

Publish Results

  • Release scores to students
  • Show correct answers
  • Enable answer key

Download Reports

  • Export to Excel
  • Student-wise performance
  • Question-wise analysis

Best Practices​

Before Creating Exam​

✅ Plan Structure

  • Decide exam format
  • Balance question types
  • Set appropriate duration

✅ Test Questions

  • Verify all questions work
  • Check images load
  • Test LaTeX rendering

✅ Set Clear Instructions

  • Explain marking scheme
  • Clarify rules
  • Provide examples if needed

During Exam​

✅ Be Available

  • Monitor for issues
  • Respond to queries
  • Watch for technical problems

✅ Fair Conduct

  • Apply rules consistently
  • Handle issues promptly
  • Document problems

After Exam​

✅ Grade Promptly

  • Review subjective answers quickly
  • Provide constructive feedback
  • Release results on time

✅ Analyze Results

  • Identify difficult questions
  • Check for patterns
  • Improve future exams

Common Issues​

Students Can't Access Exam​

  • Check exam is published
  • Verify start time has passed
  • Ensure students are in assigned group
  • Check password is correct

Questions Not Displaying​

  • Verify questions are added
  • Check images are uploaded
  • Test LaTeX syntax
  • Preview before publishing

Timing Issues​

  • Confirm timezone settings
  • Check duration is set
  • Verify start/end times
  • Test with sample student

Grading Problems​

  • Ensure correct answers marked
  • Check partial marking rules
  • Verify subjective questions flagged
  • Review grading rubric

Tips for Better Exams​

Question Selection​

  • Mix difficulty levels (30% easy, 50% medium, 20% hard)
  • Include variety of question types
  • Test different cognitive levels
  • Cover all important topics

Time Management​

  • Allow 1-2 minutes per MCQ
  • 5-10 minutes per short answer
  • 15-20 minutes per long answer
  • Add buffer time

Student Experience​

  • Clear instructions
  • Logical question order
  • Appropriate difficulty progression
  • Fair marking scheme

Next Steps​

Need Help?​

Contact support at support@edukali.ai