How scheduled tests work
An institute sets a window, for example Saturday 10 a.m. to Sunday 10 p.m. You can start the test at any moment inside the window, and once you start, your timer runs for the test's duration. Outside the window, the test cannot be started. Upcoming scheduled tests are listed below, with their windows.
| Type | Start | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Practice test | Any time | Self-paced learning |
| Scheduled test | Any time within a window | Fixed-week mocks and fair comparison |
| Live test | One moment, the same for everyone | Exam-hall discipline; see live tests |
Why attempt scheduled tests
- They build a habit of sitting down at a set time.
- They mirror real administration: a fixed window and a fixed duration.
- Rankings are fairer: everyone had the same window, and results may stay hidden until it closes, depending on the creator's settings.
- They give you a deadline that open-access tests do not.
How to prepare for a scheduled test
- Put the window in your calendar and choose your slot early, ideally your exam's time of day.
- Check the test's details: duration, sections, marking and whether navigation is allowed.
- Prepare your space and device: a charged laptop, a stable connection and rough sheets. See how to practise for computer-based exams.
- Decide your plan: section order, time checkpoints and guess policy. See section-wise time management.
- Do not leave it to the last hour of the window.
During and after
Your answers save as you go and the timer is tracked on the server, so a disconnect does not cost you answers or time; reconnect and resume while the window is open. After the test, write your notes before the score and review properly: see how to revise after a mock test.
Find tests for your exam
Exam hubs list scheduled tests with their pattern guides: mock tests by exam. For open-access practice meanwhile, see practice tests and free mock tests.
Institutes can schedule tests for their students and for the marketplace: see create a mock test online and the online exam platform page.