Supported Exam Types

Flexible examination modes and question formats to suit all your assessment needs

Exam Modes

Choose from multiple exam modes designed to accommodate different assessment scenarios and requirements

Self Mode

Students can take exams from anywhere with flexible timing and location. Perfect for remote learning, online courses, and flexible assessment schedules.

Key Features:

  • Take exams from any location
  • Flexible timing within exam window
  • Remote proctoring support
  • No physical center required
  • Ideal for online learning

Best For:

Online courses, distance learning, flexible assessment schedules, remote students

Exam Center Mode

Conduct exams at designated physical centers with capacity management, location-based allocation, and centralized administration.

Key Features:

  • Physical exam center management
  • Capacity planning and allocation
  • Automatic seat assignment
  • Multi-center support
  • Location-based selection

Best For:

High-stakes exams, certification tests, entrance examinations, standardized assessments

Access Types

Control who can access and participate in your examinations

Public Exams

Open registration for public candidates with automatic center allocation. Perfect for competitive exams, entrance tests, and large-scale assessments.

Key Features:

  • Open registration for all
  • Automatic center allocation
  • Capacity management
  • Registration deadline control
  • Self-service registration

Use Cases:

Entrance tests, competitive exams, scholarship tests, government examinations, certification programs

Private Exams

Restricted access for assigned students with controlled enrollment. Ideal for institutional exams, course assessments, and internal evaluations.

Key Features:

  • Restricted to assigned students
  • Direct student assignment
  • Controlled enrollment
  • Institution-level access
  • Enhanced security

Use Cases:

Semester exams, course assessments, internal evaluations, institutional tests, class quizzes

Supported Question Types

Comprehensive question formats to assess different skills and knowledge areas

Multiple Choice (MCQ)

Single correct answer from multiple options

  • • Auto-graded
  • • Negative marking support
  • • Customizable options

True/False

Binary choice questions for quick assessment

  • • Auto-graded
  • • Simple format
  • • Quick evaluation

Coding

Programming questions with code execution

  • • Code execution support
  • • Test case validation
  • • Multiple languages

Writing/Essay

Long-form written responses and essays

  • • Manual evaluation
  • • Rubric-based scoring
  • • Rich text editor

Multiple Select

Select multiple correct answers

  • • Auto-graded
  • • Partial credit support
  • • Flexible scoring

Numeric

Numeric answer input with validation

  • • Auto-graded
  • • Range validation
  • • Precision control

Voice

Audio recording for spoken responses

  • • Audio recording
  • • Manual evaluation
  • • Playback support

Scheduling Modes

Flexible timing options to accommodate different exam requirements

Time Window Mode

Students can start the exam anytime within a specified time window. Once started, they have a fixed duration to complete it.

Features:

  • Flexible start time within window
  • Fixed duration once started
  • Deadline enforcement
  • Auto-submission on expiry

Fixed Duration Mode

Students have a fixed amount of time to complete the exam from the moment they start. Perfect for standardized timed assessments.

Features:

  • Fixed time limit
  • Timer countdown
  • Automatic submission
  • Fair time allocation

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