Are you looking to conduct an online exam in your Institution or Organization?  There are numerous software in the market all having different features. What should you consider while deciding which software to use for conducting online exams? 

There are various parameters to consider. In this blog,  we will discuss some of the key parameters associated with an online examination system.

Key parameters for Online Exam Software

Handle 1000’s of Students - The first important aspect while deciding on your online examination system would be its ability to handle concurrent exams in terms of thousands of concurrent sessions. Imagine if you are an educational institute with thousands of students who want to appear for online exams simultaneously. Some universities may want to conduct simultaneous exams for 5000 or even 100,000 students. Similarly, many schools or chains of schools may need to conduct exams for 10,000 students at once. The online examination system should support conducting exams in a concurrent manner, ensuring that thousands of students can take the exam simultaneously.


Yoctel EOA have been tried and tested for more than 10000+ concurrent proctored exam sessions. If you aim to conduct concurrent exams for 5000 or 10000+ students, you must ensure that your software supports such concurrency while conducting the online examination process.



Integration - Another critical parameter is the seamless integration of the online examination system with your existing ERP/ School Management System or other systems. Online examination systems involve significant data processing, such as uploading question banks, student data, and batch schedules. After the exams are conducted, results must be fetched and integrated into existing systems to generate results instantly. There should be a seamless application programming interface (API) to facilitate this integration.


Yoctel EOA platform provides APIs to integrate your existing ERP solution or similar systems with the online examination platform, simplifying the overall examination process. While choosing an online examination system, explore the possibilities and options for integrating it with your existing setup.


Device compatibility - Another consideration is device compatibility. The online examination system should work seamlessly across multiple devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, desktops, iOS computers, or tablets. Students may use various devices, including iPhones, Android phones, or iOS tablets, so the system should function efficiently on all these devices irrespective of the operating system or device version. 


Access System - Another key aspect of the Online Exam system is role-based access. Different stakeholders, such as paper setters, subject matter experts, examiners, administrators, and result viewers, require distinct roles and access levels. For example, paper setters upload question banks, moderators verify question papers, and examiners evaluate subjective exams. 


Security - Security is paramount when conducting online exams. Incidents of non-secure online examination processes highlight the need for secure platforms. Ensure the system is tested and certified by appropriate authorities. The should  should be secure against hacks, such as tampering with the timer or accessing exams outside the scheduled window. 


In conclusion, an ideal online examination platform should be easy to configure, work on multiple devices, ensure security, offer role-based access, and handle high concurrency. 



Yoctel EOA  platform meets all these requirements and has been successfully used by universities, schools, and colleges worldwide. If you are looking for an online examination platform and want to learn more about Yoctel EOA, feel free to connect with us for a demonstration.