Dashboard Overview

The dashboard serves as the central hub for accessing all platform features and viewing performance analytics.

Student Dashboard

Overview Section

The top section provides a personalized welcome and quick stats:

• Greeting: Personalized welcome message with your name
• Role Badge: Displays your account type (Student/Admin)
• Quick Stats: Summary of your activity and performance

Available Exams Section

Exam Cards

Each exam is displayed with:

• Exam Name: Title of the assessment
• Duration: Time limit in minutes
• Schedule: Start and end date/time
• Status Badge: Current state of the exam
  • Upcoming: Not yet started
  • Active: Currently available
  • Completed: Exam period has ended
• Attempt Status: Whether you've already attempted

Exam Actions

Depending on the exam state:

Upcoming Exams:

• View exam details
• See scheduled start time
• No action buttons (cannot attempt yet)

Active Exams:

• "Start Exam" button for first attempt
• "View Results" button if already attempted
• Entry form to begin the exam

Completed Exams:

• "View Results" button
• Access to detailed performance analysis
• Compare with other students (if enabled)

Quick Navigation

Access different sections of the platform:

• Companies: Browse questions by company
• Practice: Study mode for self-paced learning
• My Results: View all your exam attempts
• Profile: Manage account settings

Performance Summary

View your overall statistics:

• Total Exams Attempted: Number of completed assessments
• Average Score: Mean performance across all exams
• Best Performance: Highest score achieved
• Recent Activity: Latest exam attempts

Admin Dashboard

Overview Panel

High-level platform statistics:

• Total Users: Number of registered students
• Active Exams: Currently available assessments
• Total Exams: All exams in the system
• Pending Evaluations: Submissions awaiting review

Quick Actions

Frequently used admin functions:

• Create Exam: Launch exam builder
• Manage Users: Access user management
• View Analytics: Open detailed statistics
• Evaluate Submissions: Review student work

Recent Activity

Monitor platform usage:

• New Registrations: Recent student signups
• Ongoing Exams: Currently active assessments
• Recent Submissions: Latest exam completions
• System Alerts: Important notifications

Statistics Dashboard

Access comprehensive analytics:

• User Growth: Registration trends over time
• Exam Participation: Attempt rates and engagement
• Performance Metrics: Platform-wide score distributions
• Popular Content: Most accessed questions and exams

Navigation

Primary Navigation

The main sidebar provides access to:

For Students:

• Dashboard (Home)
• Companies
• Practice
• My Results
• Profile
• Logout

For Admins:

• Admin Dashboard
• Exams
• Questions
• Users
• Evaluations
• Analytics
• Settings
• Logout

Mobile Navigation

On smaller screens:

• Hamburger menu icon reveals sidebar
• Swipe gesture support
• Collapsible menu items
• Touch-optimized buttons

Breadcrumbs

Track your location in the platform:

• Shows current page hierarchy
• Click to navigate to parent pages
• Visible on most pages except home

Customization

Theme Toggle

Switch between light and dark modes:

• Light Mode: Default theme with light backgrounds
• Dark Mode: Reduced eye strain, power saving
• System: Match your operating system preference

Theme preference is saved and persists across sessions.

Display Preferences

Customize how content is displayed:

• View Mode: Card view or list view for questions
• Answer Visibility: Show or hide answers in practice mode
• Density: Comfortable, compact, or spacious layouts

Analytics and Reports

Performance Analytics

Track your progress over time:

Score Trends

• Line graph showing score progression
• Filter by date range
• Compare across different exam types
• Identify improvement patterns

Topic-wise Performance

• Breakdown by subject areas
• Identify strengths and weaknesses
• Percentage correct per topic
• Recommended areas for improvement

Time Management

• Average time per question
• Time distribution across sections
• Comparison with optimal time
• Efficiency metrics

Detailed Exam Reports

For each exam attempt:

• Overall Score: Total points earned
• Percentage: Score as a percentage
• Rank: Position among all participants
• Time Taken: Duration spent on exam
• Accuracy: Correct answer percentage

Question-wise Analysis

• Your answer vs. correct answer
• Points earned per question
• Time spent per question
• Difficulty level comparison

Section-wise Breakdown

• Performance per exam section
• Time allocation per section
• Strong and weak areas
• Comparative analysis

Comparison Metrics

Compare your performance with:

• Batch Average: Mean score of all students
• Top Performers: Highest scoring students
• Percentile: Your position in the distribution
• Historical Data: Your past attempts

Notifications

Types of Notifications

Exam Related:

• Upcoming exam reminders
• Exam published notifications
• Schedule change alerts
• Result publication notices

System Updates:

• New features announcements
• Maintenance schedules
• Platform improvements
• Policy changes

Personal:

• Profile updates
• Achievement unlocks
• Milestone celebrations
• Performance insights

Notification Center

Access all notifications:

• Bell icon in the header
• Badge shows unread count
• Click to view all notifications
• Mark as read/unread
• Delete old notifications

Search Functionality

Global Search

Find content quickly:

• Search bar in the header
• Searches across:
  • Exams
  • Questions
  • Topics
  • Companies

Filters

Refine search results:

• Content Type: Exams, questions, topics
• Company: Filter by specific companies
• Difficulty: Easy, medium, hard
• Status: Active, upcoming, completed

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

Navigate without a mouse:

• Tab through interactive elements
• Enter to activate buttons
• Arrow keys for navigation
• Escape to close modals

Screen Reader Support

Content is accessible to screen readers:

• Semantic HTML structure
• ARIA labels and descriptions
• Alt text for images
• Proper heading hierarchy

Visual Accessibility

• High contrast mode option
• Adjustable font sizes
• Clear focus indicators
• Color-blind friendly palettes

Responsive Design

Desktop View

• Full sidebar navigation
• Multi-column layouts
• Expanded analytics graphs
• Detailed data tables

Tablet View

• Collapsible sidebar
• Two-column layouts
• Touch-friendly controls
• Optimized spacing

Mobile View

• Bottom navigation bar
• Single-column layout
• Swipe gestures
• Compact components

Performance Metrics

Platform Health

Monitor system performance:

• Load Time: Page load speed
• Uptime: System availability
• Response Time: API latency
• Error Rate: Failed requests

Usage Analytics

Track platform engagement:

• Daily Active Users: Students logging in daily
• Session Duration: Average time spent
• Page Views: Most visited pages
• Feature Usage: Popular functionalities

Data Export

Export Options

Download your data:

• Performance Reports: PDF or CSV
• Exam Results: Detailed scorecards
• Analytics: Statistical summaries
• Certificates: Achievement certificates (if available)

Export Formats

• PDF: Formatted reports for printing
• CSV: Spreadsheet-compatible data
• JSON: Programmatic access to data
• Excel: Advanced analysis in Excel

Tips for Effective Dashboard Use

Regular Check-ins

• Log in daily to check for new exams
• Review notifications regularly
• Track your progress weekly
• Set goals based on analytics

Prioritize Tasks

• Attempt upcoming exams first
• Focus on weak areas identified in analytics
• Review incorrect answers
• Practice regularly

Leverage Analytics

• Identify patterns in performance
• Adjust study strategy based on data
• Monitor time management
• Track improvement over time

Stay Organized

• Keep track of exam schedules
• Plan study time in advance
• Review dashboard before exams
• Archive old attempts for reference

Troubleshooting

Dashboard Not Loading

• Refresh the page
• Clear browser cache
• Check internet connection
• Try a different browser
• Verify you're logged in

Stats Not Updating

• Wait a few minutes for data sync
• Refresh the page
• Check if exam is fully processed
• Verify attempt was submitted successfully

Missing Exams

• Check exam schedule (start/end times)
• Verify you meet prerequisites
• Confirm exam is published
• Check filter settings

Navigation Issues

• Enable JavaScript in browser
• Update to latest browser version
• Disable browser extensions temporarily
• Check for console errors

For persistent issues, refer to the Troubleshooting guide or contact support.