How to create CBT questions

How to create CBT questions

To create CBT questions, follow these steps;


Bulk upload questions

  1. Select CBT

  2. Click Bulk upload question 

  1. Click Download XLSX File to download the template.


  1. Enter your questions. 

Note: Option 1 represents all correct answers o the sheet. The system automatically reshuffles the option after upload). Option entries must have a minimum of two and a maximum of five.)

  1. Click on Browse File to select the completed template

  2. Click on Upload Excel File to upload the completed template




To Add questions manually


  1. Click Add questions


  1. Select a subject and class

  2. Enter your question

  3. Select Correct Answer

  4. Click on Add option to add other options.

  5. Click on Preview to view the question


7) Select Add Question to save the question.


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