> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aichanakya.in/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Tests

> Create a test from curriculum settings or upload an existing paper.

# Create a test

Open **Tests**, select **New Test**, and choose a mode.

## Create Test mode

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/chanakya-ai/HcgktiXYhl3FcOMC/images/app/teacher/create-test.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HcgktiXYhl3FcOMC&q=85&s=4caff236168f392ef28b5f63eb2f5946" alt="Create Test mode with class, batch, subject, question count, optional name, date, and chapter." width="920" height="650" data-path="images/app/teacher/create-test.png" />

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose the audience">Select class, section, and subject. Later fields can remain unavailable until the earlier selection is complete.</Step>
  <Step title="Set the assessment">Choose the number of questions, optional display name, date, and chapters.</Step>
  <Step title="Open advanced options">Set difficulty, syllabus scope, and question-type distribution when the default mix is not suitable.</Step>
  <Step title="Generate and wait">Submit the request once. Generation can take time; monitor its status in the Tests list.</Step>
</Steps>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/chanakya-ai/HcgktiXYhl3FcOMC/images/app/teacher/advanced-test-options.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HcgktiXYhl3FcOMC&q=85&s=d4018d9cc15f7a4549d2f09bc6418f12" alt="Advanced test options for difficulty, topic or chapter scope, and question distribution." width="824" height="464" data-path="images/app/teacher/advanced-test-options.png" />

## Upload Paper mode

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/chanakya-ai/CmYJgSCEW0gEi0r8/images/app/teacher/upload-test-paper.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CmYJgSCEW0gEi0r8&q=85&s=e6a0e38ced7fbafa1f7a619d88163a57" alt="Upload Paper form with assessment details, required question-key PDF, and optional answer-key PDF." width="920" height="830" data-path="images/app/teacher/upload-test-paper.png" />

* Upload the **Question Key** as a PDF.
* Add an **Answer Key** when available; verify extracted answers before grading.
* Use a clear scan with readable text, upright pages, and complete diagrams.
* Do not upload a learner’s answered paper as the master question key.

<Warning>
  Creating or uploading does not replace review. Extraction and generation can misread notation, diagrams, options, or marks.
</Warning>


## Related topics

- [Content Creation](/teacher-guide/content-creation/overview.md)
- [Teacher First Steps](/getting-started/teacher-registration-workflow.md)
- [Administrator Guide](/admin-guide/overview.md)
- [Viewing Assigned Batches](/teacher-guide/batch-management/viewing-assigned-batches.md)
- [User Management](/admin-guide/user-management.md)