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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. The Pre-Create Wizard opens (see below) — set the board, grade, and one or more subjects before you land on the exam builder.
  4. Enter exam details:
    • Exam Name: e.g., "Physics Chapter 1 Test"
    • Duration: 60 minutes
    • Total Marks: 100
    • Instructions: Guidelines for students

Create Online Exam

The Pre-Create Wizard​

Every new paper, online exam, OMR exam, or answer-sheet exam opens with the Pre-Create Wizard so the new item is tagged correctly from day one. Tags decide which folder the item lands in and which filter chips (board, grade, subject) surface it later.

You pick:

  • Board — CBSE, ICSE, state board, etc.
  • Grade — class / level.
  • Subjects — one primary subject plus any number of additional subjects. For single-subject tests pick one; for competitive-style papers (NEET = Physics + Chemistry + Botany + Zoology, JEE = Math + Physics + Chemistry) pick all of them. The primary subject is used for folder grouping.

Multi-subject support is backed by the subject_ids[] column on papers and exams, so a single item can legitimately span multiple subjects.

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