What this is
SafeExam Platform embeds a coding workspace inside the timed exam interface. Students write code in a Monaco editor, run against sample test cases during the attempt, and submit for final grading against hidden cases.
This is not a standalone HackerRank replacement for hiring at scale — it is practical coding assessment inside institutional exam workflows with the same integrity signals as your MCQ papers.
Student experience
- Join via exam code in a modern browser — no IDE installation
- Problem statement, constraints, and I/O format shown in-panel
- Language selector (e.g. Python, JavaScript) per question configuration
- Run sample tests before final Submit solution
- Code autosaves while typing; session recovery on disconnect
Evaluation & security
- Submissions executed in sandboxed environments via Judge0 integration
- Sample test cases visible during the attempt; hidden cases used on final grade
- All runs scoped to active exam session — backend enforces authorization
- Results stored with session_id for educator review and export
- Same tab-switch and fullscreen integrity signals as MCQ sections
Educator workflow
- Author coding items manually, from the question pool, or with QIE drafts (review required)
- Configure languages, time limits, and test cases per problem
- Mix MCQ and coding in one exam for department tests
- Monitor live sessions and review submissions after the window closes
When to use SafeExam vs dedicated coding hire platforms
Use dedicated competitive programming or hiring platforms when you need large-scale public contests or deep plagiarism corpora across thousands of external candidates.
Use SafeExam Platform when your college or institute already runs internal exams and wants coding items in the same integrity shell as the rest of the paper — especially alongside MCQ and mixed formats.
Frequently asked questions
Which programming languages are supported?+
Educators configure allowed languages per coding question — commonly Python and JavaScript. Availability depends on your Judge0 deployment configuration.
Can students use an external IDE?+
No. Coding items are completed inside the exam browser shell so session integrity and submission authorization remain enforceable.
How are coding exams graded?+
Students run sample cases during the attempt. Final submit evaluates against hidden test cases in the sandbox; scores are stored with the exam session for educator review.
Do coding exams work with integrity monitoring?+
Yes. Tab switch signals, fullscreen expectations, and educator Live Control apply to mixed exams the same way they apply to MCQ-only papers.