Virtual University Platform

Proctored Exams
Proctor’s Manual
 A proctor should know the supported platforms to guide test takers

LAPTOP/DESKTOP WITH WEBCAM & MIC MOBILE/TAB

WINDOWS 7 OR MAC LINUX ANDROID iOS

LATER
Google Chrome Google Chrome Google Chrome Google Chrome Safari

Version 13 series
Edge (Chromium) Version 14 does not
support video
proctoring due to the
latest changes Apple
introduced as part of
privacy settings. It
can be used for file
Note: Keep your browser updated for best user experience uploads.
 Login to
https://srmist.codetantra.com/login.jsp
 Step-1 : Login

Make sure that you are on

right URL

Your Univ. logo comes here.

Enter your email id to which

you would have received an
OTP.

Enter your password

Use Forgot Password link
if required
Click on the Submit button
Step 2- Change the role to Proctor

Change your role to Proctor.

Step-3 : Understanding the Home Page

Each row of the

table is for one
test.

Table Contains:
Test Schedule Name
Test Schedule ID (#)
Start Time
Duration
Students Started
Students Not Started
Step-3 : Understanding the Home Page

Click on Monitor
Live Button
Understanding the Layout.

This is the global header which

will have controls that work on
multiple students at a time.

Each grid is for one test taker you

are going to monitor. The grid has
controls which are applicable to
the single student.
Unde

As soon as a student is ready to

take a test. You will see a View
button here.
Understanding Grid Controls

Orange color indicates they

are muted

This button is for expanding the

grid.

Media Controls:
Turn on/off student’s audio
Turn on/off student’s webcam

NOTE: Even though the proctor

stops/ mutes students video or
audio still the activities of the
students are recorded.
 Understanding Grid Controls

Click on the “i” icon to see the

student information.
 Student Details:
Email
Roll Number
Email
Phone Number for emergency
OS & Browser Details

Click on the Close button to

close the dialog.
 Click on the icon to note
important observations during
proctoring.
 Select the Observation Type.

Write your observations.

Click on the Save button.

All the observations are stacked

here.
 Click on the unblock button to
unblock the student to write the
exam.
 Select the reason for
Unblocking and click on the
Unblock button

If Custom reason is selected

then the you can enter any text
and then click on Unblock.
Roll Number Student Proctor’s Unblock Student Student
Maximize
Name Information Observations Block Audio Video
Grid
button Control Control

Control to
Last updated Refresh the
Examinee Status
Current Status time in the test. examinees
Red with a cross – User Not present
Waiting When the test is window
Red – Present but steams not available
Ready to Start not started it
Orange – Some video stream is not User Activity of
Blocked will be shown as
coming the Student.
In Progress N/A Reload the grid
In extension control
Clicking on the expand window will make
the grid bigger.
Clicking on the reload the grid control,
will disconnect and go the default state.
 NOTE: Refresh examinee screen
will help when there is a loss of
audio / video from the student

You can refresh the examinees window

from your side by clicking here.
Select which window is to be
refreshed.
Proctoring Window- will just refresh
the camera and microphone streams
Test Window – will reload the
complete test page.

Select the reason and then click

on Refresh button
 View the student activity by clicking on
this icon.

Following activity of the

student is logged here
1. Navigation to Questions
2. Trying to connect /
disconnect
3. Uploading of answer sheets
4. Network Failures
5. Attempts to go out of test
window.
6. User attempting to reload
the page.
7. User attempting to turn off
webcam
8. User trying to deny
permissions
 Press this Icon (Human
Face) to see the list of
Users.

Click on the public chat to start

a chat between you and the
examinee.

To talk to an individual student

you can click on the red
microphone to unmute yourself
and start speaking.
Enter the chat text here and click
on the send button next to it.
 Unmute yourself in
all sessions and
Blocking all give Silence Click the bell
examinees at announcements. everyone so to Hide or
once. All examinees that you hear Show
connected would no one. Notifications.
hear you

Unsilence all the Search for your

Name of the Test ID users so that
Test Unblocking all examinee here.
examinees at you start
once. hearing every
Mute yourself in
one.
all grids after
making an
announcement
How to know who is Speaking among my examinees ?

Student from where the sound is coming is

shown in the header. Clicking on the blue pill
will take you to grid of that student.
Click on this to see the
Click the bell to Hide or Show
notification settings
Notifications.
(shown in the left)

Delete all
notifications Delete a
single
notification.
 End Test
After the student starts the
test, the proctor would have an
option of ending the test

When the test is going

on the last updated
information from the
student’s end is also
shown.
Enabling Permissions and checking Internet Speed
Enabling Camera, Microphone and Location – Laptops/ Desktop PC

If the permissions were not granted, permissions

can be given by clicking on the Lock Icon on the top
left area of the browser.

Make sure that the Camera, Microphone and

Location permissions when prompted are allowed.
Speed Test – Step 1

1. Visit
https://www.google.com

2. Type
Speed Test

3. Click
Google Search
Speed Test – Step 2

4 Click
RUN SPEED TEST
Speed Test – Step 3

Upload Speed

Important Note:.
For video and audio proctoring alone
the system need 50 Kbps upload
speed. We suggest the examinee to
have up to 100 Kbps upload speed
for a smooth experience.
Check your Microphone volume
Check you microphone volume - 1

2. Click
Change System Sounds

1. Type Sound on windows

search bar at the left bottom
corner
Check you microphone volume - 2

3. Click
Recording Tab

4. Double Click
Microphone Symbol
This opens a new dialog window
Check you microphone volume - 3

3. Click
Levels Tab

5. Ensure
The volume is not muted indicated by a red circle.
The current symbol shown is correct

4. Ensure
Microphone Volume Level is HIGH
Understanding Incorrect Setting

This is Incorrect setting.

You need to click on this to change
Checking Speaker Volume
Check you speaker volume - 1

2. Click
Change System Sounds

1. Type Sound on windows

search bar at the left bottom
corner
Check you speaker volume - 2

3. Click
Playback Tab

4. Double Click
Speakers (Default Device)
This opens a new dialog window
Check you speaker volume - 3

3. Click
Levels Tab

5. Ensure
The volume is not muted indicated by a red circle.
The current symbol shown is correct

4. Ensure
Speaker Volume Level is HIGH
Understanding Incorrect Setting

This is Incorrect setting.

You need to click on this to change