How to use the exam timetable generator

The exam generator handles rooms, invigilators, and date sheets in one pass — with capacity and overlap checks built in.

  1. 1

    Create an exam type

    From Exam Types, add the exam (e.g. 'Term 1 Finals 2026') and the academic year it belongs to.

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  2. 2

    List exam sessions

    On Exam Sessions, add one row per subject + class with date, time, room, and invigilator. Invalid combinations (double-booked rooms or invigilators) are blocked at save time.

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  3. 3

    Generate the date sheet

    Open Exam Timetable and click 'Generate'. The system places every session, flags any unplaced ones, and renders a printable date sheet.

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  4. 4

    Share with staff and students

    Export the date sheet to PDF, or share the read-only public link with your school community.

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