# Exam Settings
## Exam Score Settings
The **Exam Score Settings** feature allows users to configure how exam scores are structured and recorded before uploading results. This ensures that scoring aligns with your institution’s specific evaluation criteria.
### Access and Navigation
You can access this feature by navigating to the **Exam Settings** menu.
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Contact your school’s system administrator to request view or edit access if you cannot access the rights management screen.
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### Create a New Configuration
* Click the **New Configuration** button on the upper-right side of the page
* Enter a **Configuration Description** that clearly identifies the scoring setup
* Click **Add Configuration** to save
### Edit an Existing Configuration
* To update a configuration, click the **Edit Configuration** button on the right side of the setup
* Make the necessary changes and save
### Add Exam Score Components
* Within the selected configuration, click **New Component** on the upper-right side of the page
* Fill out the required fields:
* **Code** – A short identifier for the component
* **Label** – The display name of the component
* **Type** – Determines how the score is obtained:
* **Lookup** – Scores are uploaded in bulk
* **Input** – Scores are entered manually
* **Computed** – Scores are calculated using a formula
* **Description** – (Optional) Additional notes or clarification
* Click **Add Component** to save
### Edit Score Components
* Click the **Pencil** icon beside a component to make changes
* Update the fields as needed: **Code**, **Label**, **Type**, and **Description**
* Click **Save** to apply the changes
### Delete Score Components
* Click the **Trash Bin** icon beside the component you want to remove
* Confirm the deletion to proceed
### Search for Score Components
* Use the **Search by** filter at the upper-right side of the page to narrow down results
* Click the **Magnifying Glass)** icon and type in the relevant keywords
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## Exam Score Lookup
The **Exam Score Lookup** feature allows you to configure and manage score computations for uploaded exam results. It works in conjunction with the **Exam Score Settings** to ensure that data is accurately processed based on pre-defined components.
### Access and Navigation
This feature can be accessed under the **Exam Settings** menu by selecting **Exam Score Lookup**.
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Contact your school’s system administrator to request view or edit access if you cannot access the rights management screen.
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### View Configurations
* Only **active configurations** set in **Exam Score Settings** will appear in this section
* To view a configuration:
* Click the **View Configuration** button located on the right side of the desired item
* This will open a new page displaying the existing lookup configurations
### Upload Scores
To upload or replace a score lookup configuration:
* Click the **Upload** button on the upper-right side
* Prepare your file using the following format:
* **File type:** `.xls` (Excel format only)
* **Headers:** Must match the **code** of each component defined in the corresponding **Exam Score Settings** configuration
* Select and upload the file
* Confirm the upload when prompted
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Ensure that the codes and file structure strictly follow the expected format to avoid upload errors.
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## Exam Permit Settings
The **Exam Permit Settings** feature allows administrators to customize the layout and content of the exam permit issued to applicants. This ensures that the permit reflects the school's branding and provides clear instructions for both the applicant and the institution.
### Access and Navigation
You can access **Exam Permit Settings** by navigating to the **Exam Settings** module.
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Contact your school’s system administrator to request view or edit access if you cannot access the rights management screen.
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### Configurable Fields
You may customize the following options within the Exam Permit Settings page:
* **Title**\
The main title of the exam permit. This appears on the permit issued to applicants
* **Sub Title** *(optional)*\
A secondary header displayed below the main title
* **Logo**\
The logo that will be included on the exam permit. This is reflected on the document sent to applicants
* **Layout**\
Select the layout or format used for the exam permit
* **Include School Copy** *(toggle)*
* When **enabled**, two copies will be generated: one for the applicant and one for the school.
* When **disabled**, only a single copy (applicant version) will be issued
* **Instructions (School Copy)**\
A text field for entering specific instructions shown on the **school’s copy** of the exam permit.\
\&#xNAN;*This field is only visible if "Include School Copy" is toggled on*
* **Instructions to Applicants**\
A text field for providing important guidelines or reminders for applicants
* **Include Applicant Signature** *(toggle)*
* When **enabled**, the exam permit will include a designated signature area for the applicant
* When **disabled**, no signature field will appear
* **Footer Note (for Applicant Copy)**\
Additional notes or disclaimers that appear at the bottom of the applicant’s copy of the permit
* **Footer Note (for School Copy)**\
Additional notes that appear at the bottom of the **school’s copy** of the permit.\
\&#xNAN;*This field is only visible if "Include School Copy" is toggled on*
### Save Changes
After making the necessary adjustments, click **“Save Changes”** to apply the new settings.
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## Exam Exemptions
The **Exam Exemptions** feature allows users to exempt selected applicants from taking the entrance examination. Once exempted, these applicants will **skip the “For Processing” stage** and proceed directly from **“For Recommendation”** to **“For Deliberation.”**
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#### **Pre-Requisite**
Only applicants **before the “For Processing” stage** can be exempted from the examination process.
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### Access and Navigation
Navigate to **Exam Settings** in the main menu and select **Exam Exemptions**.
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Contact your school’s system administrator to request view or edit access if you cannot access the rights management screen.
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### Set the Admission Setup
To configure which admissions cycle you are working on:
* Click the dropdown menu located in the **upper-left corner** of the page
* Select the appropriate admissions period or program
### Search for Applicants
To locate an applicant:
* Go to the **upper-right corner** of the page
* Use the **“Search by”** filter to choose your preferred search field (e.g., name, application ID)
* Click the **search (magnifying glass)** icon and enter the relevant keyword(s)
### Add Exempted Applicants
To exempt applicants from the exam:
* Click the **Add Applicants** button in the **upper-right corner** of the page
* Select the student(s) you wish to exempt from the list
* Click **Submit** to apply the exemption
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Note: Exempted applicants will automatically skip the “For Processing” stage and move from “For Recommendation” to “For Deliberation.”
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### Remove Exempted Applicants
To remove an applicant from the exemption list:
* Click the **Trash Bin** icon next to the applicant’s name
* Confirm the removal when prompted
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