What does a "fixed schedule" mean for an online exam?
An exam can be configured in two ways on Eklavvya: as a fixed schedule or as an availability window. Candidates frequently confuse the two.
Fixed schedule
The exam starts at one specific time. Every candidate begins together at the configured start time and ends at the configured end time. Example: "Exam starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 12:00 PM". If a candidate logs in at 10:30 AM, they only have 90 minutes — the clock does not restart.
Availability window
The exam is available across a longer window. Candidates can start any time during that window, and once they start, they get the full allocated duration from that moment. Example: "Available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, duration 2 hours".
| If you start at… | And the exam duration is 2 hours… | Your exam runs until |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 2 hours | 11:00 AM ✓ |
| 6:00 PM | 2 hours | 8:00 PM ✓ |
| 8:30 PM | 2 hours (but window closes 9:00 PM) | 9:00 PM only — 30 minutes ✗ |
Tip: Always start the exam early in the availability window. Starting late means the window can close on you before you've used your full duration.
How to tell which one your exam uses
- Look at your exam schedule email or admit card.
- If it shows a single start time (e.g. "10:00 AM start"), it is a fixed schedule.
- If it shows a range (e.g. "9:00 AM to 9:00 PM"), it is an availability window.
- If still unclear, ask your institution's exam coordinator — Eklavvya support cannot change the schedule type.
Exam dashboard status meanings
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Proceed | Exam is ready — you can start now. |
| Completed | You finished and submitted the exam. |
| Auto Complete | Timer expired; the system auto-submitted your responses. |
| Expired | The availability window has closed. |
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