Computer Based Tests using PHP and MYSQL

Abstract

In the current digital age, numerous recruitment bodies and educational institutions are transitioning from conventional paper examinations to Computer Based Tests (CBT).A Computer Based Test system is an online assessment platform where candidates take exams using computers rather than traditional pen and paper. The system autonomously assesses the responses and delivers immediate outcomes, guaranteeing precision, clarity, and efficacy. The goal of this project is to create a CBT (Computer Based Test) System that enables students to take exams online in a safe and easy-to-use setting. The platform offers features for both administrators and students — the administrator can generate exams, organize questions, and access results, whereas students can sign in, take the exam within a specified time frame, and immediately obtain their scores. Competitive exams are a type of examination conducted to test and rank candidate according to their grades, percentage, or percentile. These exams are mostly conducted at the central or state level. Competitive exams in India are conducted by UPSC and various State Public Service Commissions   for various fields like engineering, medicine, law etc. These exams are mostly conducted whenever needed and millions of individuals appear for these exams. The idea of such exams is to select deserving and worthy candidates by making them appear for the exam in a fair and unbiased setting. A multiple-choice question (MCQ) are composed of stem that identifies the question or problem, and a set of alternatives or possible answers that contain a key that is the best answer to the question, and a number of distracters that are plausible but incorrect answers to the question. Students respond to MCQs by indicating the alternative that they believe best answers or completes the stem. There are many advantages to using MCQs for assessment. One key advantage is that the questions are easy to mark and can even be scored by a computer, which makes the man attractive assessment approach for large classes. Well designed MCQs allow testing for a wide breadth of content and objectives and provide an objective measurement of aspirant ability.