How to create CBT questions

How to create CBT questions

How to create CBT questions


CBT is a computer-based test that substitutes for manual pen and paper exams. Questions are uploaded to the portal either one after the other or in bulk, to achieve either one of the above, follow the steps below

Bulk Upload

  1. Click on CBT on the side menu.

  2. Click Bulk Upload Question

  1. Click Download XLSX File to download the template.

  2. Enter your questions on the downloaded Excel sheet. Note: Option 1 represents all correct answers on the sheet. The system automatically reshuffles the options after upload. Option entries must have a minimum of two and a maximum of five.)

  3. Select a subject using the Select Subject drop-down.

  4. Select a class to upload the questions to from the Select Class drop-down

  5. Click on Browse File to select the completed template from your computer

  6. Click on Upload Excel File to upload the completed template to the selected subject and class.



Manual upload:

  1. Click Add Questions

  1. Select a subject using the Select Subject drop-down.

  2. Select a class to upload the questions to from the Select Class drop-down

  3. Type in the question manually in the space provided.

  4. Click on Add Image to browse and add an image from your computer if the question contains an image.

  5. Click on Add Option to add other options.

  6. Select Correct Answer for the correct answer.

  7. .Click on Preview to view the question.

  1. On the preview page, click on Add Question to create the question.


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