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TutorDesk · Test & Assessment

Coaching Centre
Test Management Software

Create tests for any batch, let students attempt them on their phone, auto-grade MCQs instantly, and send results to parents on WhatsApp — all from TutorDesk. No separate exam software needed.

How the Full Test Lifecycle Works in TutorDesk

1
Create Test
Build from the question bank or add questions manually. Set time limit, batch, and date.
2
Assign to Batch
Students in that batch get a notification on their TutorDesk app automatically.
3
Students Attempt
Online on phone or offline on paper — both supported. Timed, with tab-switch tracking.
4
Auto-Grade MCQs
Objective answers graded the moment the student submits. Enter marks for subjective answers.
5
Publish Results
Results sent to parents via WhatsApp with score and batch rank automatically.

What is Coaching Centre Test Management Software?

Coaching centre test management software is a platform that handles the complete test lifecycle for tuition institutes — creating tests for specific batches, delivering them to students online, auto-grading objective answers, entering marks for subjective questions, generating batch result reports, and sharing scores with parents via WhatsApp. TutorDesk includes all of this within its main platform, so coaching centres do not need a separate exam tool.

TutorDesk Assessment handles what happens on test day — creation, delivery, grading, and result publication. For tracking how a student's marks trend across multiple tests over weeks or months, see the Student Progress Tracking module. Marks entered here feed directly into that module automatically.
Feature Breakdown
Everything That Happens Around a Test, Handled

Four modules covering the full journey from building a question to sending results.

Test Creation & Question Bank

Build tests in minutes by pulling tagged questions from your bank, or add fresh questions directly. Every question you create is saved for reuse across batches and future tests — so you never start from zero.

  • Question types: MCQ, True/False, Fill-in-the-blank, Match the following, Short answer, and numerical input — all supported.
  • Tag every question: Tag by subject, topic, chapter, and difficulty so you can filter and reuse precisely.
  • Set A / Set B randomisation: Shuffle question order across sets to reduce copying in batch tests.
  • Bulk import: Upload existing questions from a Word or Excel file directly into the question bank.
  • Image support: Add diagrams, graphs, or maps to questions — ideal for Physics, Biology, and Geography.
New Test — JEE Mains Batch A Draft
Question Bank 247 questions
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Hard
Medium
A block of mass 2kg on a frictionless surface...
Physics Hard MCQ
State Newton's third law and give two examples.
Physics Short Ans
Velocity of a particle if displacement is 4sin(2t)...
Physics Hard
Add 2 Selected Questions →

Online Test Delivery for Students

Students receive test notifications on the TutorDesk app and attempt directly from their phone. No WhatsApp links, no separate platforms — everything is inside TutorDesk. For centres running offline tests, you can still use TutorDesk for marks entry and result publication.

  • One-tap start: Students see the test in their app, tap to begin, and the timer starts automatically.
  • Works on low-end Android: Optimised for budget smartphones common across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
  • Tab-switch tracking: Logs if a student leaves the test screen during an online attempt — visible to the teacher.
  • Image upload for subjective: Students photograph handwritten answers and upload them within the app.
  • Auto-submit on timeout: Test submits automatically when the set time is up, preventing late attempts.
Physics · Question 7 of 20 28:14
A projectile is launched at 45° with velocity 20 m/s. What is the maximum height reached? (g = 10 m/s²)
(A) 5 m
(B) 10 m
(C) 20 m
(D) 40 m
📵 Tab switch detected — 1 time

Auto-Grading & Marks Entry

MCQs, True/False, and numerical answers are graded the moment the student submits — no teacher action required. For subjective or descriptive answers, the teacher enters marks in one clean interface with all student submissions in one list.

  • Instant MCQ grading: Objective questions graded automatically against the answer key you set when creating the test.
  • Partial marks support: Set partial marks for questions where method matters, not just the final answer.
  • Bulk marks entry: Enter marks for all students in a batch on a single screen — no switching between student profiles.
  • Marks override: Teacher can adjust any auto-graded score before results are published.
  • Negative marking: Configure negative mark deductions for wrong MCQ answers for JEE/NEET pattern tests.
Marks Entry — Physics Test 3 JEE Mains A
Student MCQ Subj. Total
Arjun Mehta 36 14 50
Priya Sharma 28 _
Rohan Iyer 32 10 42
✓ MCQ auto-graded Subjective pending for 1 student

Result Publication & Parent WhatsApp Alerts

Once marks are finalised, publish results to the student app with one click. TutorDesk simultaneously sends each student's score to their parent's WhatsApp — with the test name, score, and batch rank. No manual copying, no group broadcasts.

  • One-click publish: Results go live on the student app and parent app simultaneously when you click "Publish".
  • Personalised WhatsApp message: Each parent gets their own child's score — not a class-wide broadcast.
  • Batch rank included: Message shows the student's rank in the batch so parents can contextualise the score.
  • Topic-wise breakdown: If questions are tagged by topic, the result report shows which topics the student struggled with.
  • Results feed into Progress Tracking: Scores are automatically added to the student's long-term performance history in the Progress Tracking module.
Results — Physics Test 3 Published ✓
Karthik R. 48/50
Arjun Mehta 50/50
Priya Sharma 31/50
Sneha Pillai 19/50
✓ WhatsApp sent to 24 parents · Avg score: 38.5/50

TutorDesk Assessment vs. Google Forms / WhatsApp Tests

Most coaching centres use Google Forms or WhatsApp to run tests. Here's what they're missing.

Capability TutorDesk Assessment Google Forms / WhatsApp
MCQ grading Automatic, instant on submit Manual tallying required
Negative marking Configured per test Not supported
Batch assignment Send to specific batch only Anyone with the link can attempt
Parent notification Personalised WhatsApp per student Manual, group broadcast
Question bank Reusable, tagged library None — rebuild every time
Progress history Auto-feeds into student record Isolated spreadsheet, no history
Anti-cheat Tab-switch tracking, Set A/B None
Who Uses This
Built for Every Kind of Coaching Centre

From single-tutor setups to multi-branch institutes.

🎯

JEE & NEET Coaching Institutes

Run weekly mock tests with NTA-style negative marking. Track which Physics, Chemistry, and Maths topics your batch is weakest on after every test.

📚

School Subject Tuition Centres

Create chapter-end tests batch-wise. Parents receive their child's score on WhatsApp automatically — no more "how did my child do?" calls to the centre.

🌐

Online & Hybrid Coaching Institutes

Students in different cities attempt the same test online simultaneously. Tab-switch tracking gives you visibility into attempt integrity without physical invigilation.

🏗️

Multi-Batch, Multi-Subject Institutes

Assign different tests to different batches on the same day. The question bank keeps your reusable questions organised so teachers don't rebuild from scratch.

✏️

SSC, Banking & Government Exam Coaching

Create Quant, Reasoning, English, and GK sections with time limits per section. Set A/B randomisation reduces copying in large-batch tests.

📊

Individual Tutors Tracking Multiple Students

A solo tutor managing 30–50 students across subjects can create quick 10-question tests, auto-grade them, and share individual results with parents — in minutes, not hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions coaching owners ask before switching to TutorDesk for tests.

What is coaching centre test management software?
Coaching centre test management software handles the complete test lifecycle for tuition institutes — creating tests for specific batches, delivering them to students online, auto-grading objective answers, entering marks for subjective questions, generating result reports, and sharing scores with parents via WhatsApp. TutorDesk includes all of this within its main platform, so no separate exam tool is needed.
Can students take online tests from their phone?
Yes. Once a test is assigned to a batch, students get a notification on the TutorDesk student app (Android and iOS). They attempt MCQ, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions directly from their phone. For subjective answers, students can upload a photo of handwritten work. The test interface is optimised for low-end Android devices common across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
Does TutorDesk auto-grade tests?
Yes, for objective questions — MCQs, True/False, Fill-in-the-blank with fixed answers, and numerical inputs — TutorDesk grades automatically the moment the student submits. For descriptive or subjective answers, the teacher enters marks manually in a bulk marks entry screen. Negative marking for wrong MCQ answers is also configurable, making it suitable for JEE and NEET pattern tests.
Can I send test results to parents via WhatsApp?
Yes. After publishing results, TutorDesk sends each student's score to their parent's WhatsApp number automatically. Each parent receives a personalised message with the test name, their child's score, and the child's rank in the batch. This is not a group broadcast — each parent receives only their child's result.
How is Assessment different from Student Progress Tracking?
Test & Assessment Management covers what happens on test day — creating the test, delivering it to students, grading answers, and publishing results. Student Progress Tracking aggregates marks from multiple tests over time to show improvement trends, attendance patterns, and parent-facing progress reports. The two modules work together: marks entered in Assessment automatically feed into Progress Tracking. They serve different decisions — Assessment is for the teacher managing today's test; Progress Tracking is for the coordinator reviewing a student's journey.
Can I reuse questions across different batches?
Yes. TutorDesk has a Question Bank where every question you create is saved and tagged by subject, topic, chapter, and difficulty. When creating a new test, you filter the bank and select questions to add. You can also randomise question order to generate Set A and Set B versions of the same test automatically.
Can I track which topics a batch is weak in?
Yes, if questions are tagged by topic when added to the bank (e.g., Physics > Optics), TutorDesk generates a topic-wise performance breakdown after each test — showing which topics the batch collectively found difficult. For individual student topic trends over multiple tests, the Analytics module provides deeper batch-level insights.

Run Your Next Test in TutorDesk.

Create, assign, grade, and share results — without leaving the platform your coaching centre already uses.

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