Student guide
Everything you need to join an exam, stay compliant during the test, and avoid accidental auto-submit.
1. Sign in
Students use Google — not the educator email/password form.
Open student login
Go to the Student login page from the homepage or your instructor’s link.
- Use your college Google account when prompted
- Pop-ups must be allowed for OAuth
Land on your dashboard
After sign-in you’ll see your student home. From here you can join new exams or resume in-progress ones.
Wrong login page?
Educator login is separate. If you use educator credentials on the student page, you won’t be able to join exams.
2. Join with exam code
Your instructor shares a short code (e.g. DS2026) or a join link.
Enter the code
Open Join exam and type the code exactly as given (letters are usually uppercase).
Register if required
Some exams ask for extra details (roll number, branch, etc.) before you can enter the lobby.
- Fill all required fields
- Click Register & join exam
Open the lobby
You’ll see exam title and duration. Click Go to exam lobby — or Resume if you already started.
Direct link
If your teacher sent a link like /student/join-exam?code=XXXX, the code may already be filled in.
3. Exam lobby (before the timer)
Three short steps: instructions, tech check, then agreement.
Read instructions
Review general rules, navigation, and how autosave works.
Camera & microphone
When prompted, allow access in the browser. This is often a local preview only — not a live recording unless your institution says otherwise.
- Chrome or Edge recommended
- Stable Wi‑Fi
Agree and start
Check I agree, then Start exam. A short countdown runs — the timer begins when the exam loads.
Timer cannot pause
Once you start, the clock keeps running until you submit or time expires.
4. During the exam
MCQ, coding, or mixed — same secure shell for all types.
MCQ questions
Select one option per question. Use Next/Previous or the question palette.
- Green palette marks = answered
- Answers save automatically
Coding questions
Problem statement on the left; Monaco code editor on the right.
- Pick your language from the dropdown
- Run sample tests before final Submit solution
- Code autosaves while you type
Fullscreen
The exam runs in fullscreen. If you exit, you’ll see a warning — return to fullscreen as soon as possible.
Submit when done
Use the submit button if you finish early. Don’t rely only on the clock.
5. Violations & auto-submit
Tab switches are the main rule that ends your attempt early.
- 1st tab switch → Warning on screen
- 2nd tab switch → Flagged (instructor may see you in Live Control)
- 3rd tab switch → Exam auto-submits — you cannot continue
- Other events (blur, leaving fullscreen) may warn you but don’t add to the 3-strike count by default
Accidental switch?
Treat every tab change as costly. Close extra tabs before starting and focus one window only.
6. After submit
What happens when you finish or are auto-submitted.
Submission confirmed
You’ll see a toast and return to the student dashboard.
Results
Scores appear when your instructor releases results — not always instant.
Integrity rules — read before you start
- 1.Stay in fullscreen for the entire attempt.
- 2.Do not switch tabs or open other windows — each tab switch counts as a violation.
- 3.After 3 tab switches, your exam is submitted automatically.
- 4.Do not use the same exam on two devices at once.
- 5.Allow camera/microphone if your instructor requires proctoring checks.
- 6.Answers autosave — but always submit before time runs out.
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