Features Included

The package provides everything you need to launch quickly:

• /admin/ – Admin dashboard (exam creation, reports, and analytics)
• /student/ – Student portal (exam-taking interface)
• /database.sql – MySQL dump file (ready-to-import tables)
• README.txt – Step-by-step setup guide

Simply unzip the package on your computer or directly on your hosting panel (like cPanel, Plesk, or a VPS root folder).

Pro tip: Do not change folder names or paths. The directory structure is optimized for smooth operation and fast loading.

Step 1: Download and Extract the Source Code

Once you purchase the script, you will receive a ZIP file containing everything you need. Simply unzip the package and verify the folder structure listed above.

Step 2: Create Your MySQL Database

Next, log in to your hosting control panel (usually cPanel) and open phpMyAdmin. Follow these 3 steps:

1. Click “Create Database” → name it something like exam_portal_db.
2. Go to Import → upload the database.sql file from your script package.
3. Hit Go — and that’s it! All tables (tbl_users, tbl_questions, tbl_results, etc.) will be automatically created.

The database schema is pre-optimized, so there’s no need to build tables manually.

Step 3: Update the Database Configuration

Now connect your PHP application to the new database. Open: config.php and replace the default credentials with your actual hosting details:

$host = "localhost";
$user = "your_db_username";
$pass = "your_db_password";
$dbname = "exam_portal_db";

Save the file. Your PHP script is now linked to your MySQL database.

Step 4: Upload Files to Hosting

Use FTP software (like FileZilla) or your hosting File Manager to upload all extracted files into the public_html directory (or into a subfolder like /exam/).

Once uploaded, visit:

https://yourdomain.com/start.php

If everything was configured correctly, you will see your exam portal homepage live. 🎉

Note: Install it only at main directory of a domain or sub domain for consistent URL routing.

Step 5: Access the Admin Panel

Visit your admin login URL:

https://yourdomain.com/admin/

Default login credentials:

• Username: admin@domain.com
• Password: packagename

Once inside, you will see a clean dashboard that lets you:

• Create new exams
• Manage categories & subjects
• Add question banks
• Set marks and duration
• View analytics and results in real-time

Change your admin password immediately from Settings → Change Password to secure your portal. The dashboard is fully responsive and works perfectly on both desktop and mobile.

Step 6: Create Your First Exam

From your admin panel:

1. Click “Create Exam”.
2. Enter the exam title, duration, total marks, and passing percentage.
3. Add questions (MCQs, True/False, descriptive, etc.).
4. Assign the exam to a category (like “Math” or “Physics”).

Once you click Publish, the exam will automatically appear on the student dashboard. Students can log in, take exams in real time, and see auto-generated results instantly after submission with no manual checking needed.

Step 7: Customize the Look & Feel

Your portal should reflect your brand. You can easily modify:

• Logo & Favicon: Update branding via the myaccount.php page or replace the logo files.
• Header & Footer: Edit /includes/header.php and /includes/footer.php.
• Homepage Text & Banners: Edit index.php to add your own intro, tagline, or promotional message.

Since the script uses clean, commented PHP + Bootstrap 5, customization is beginner-friendly and fast. You can also localize the site into your language as the text strings are simple PHP variables, easy to translate.

Step 8: Secure Your Portal

The system is built with security in mind, but you can further harden it:

• Change default admin credentials
• Enable HTTPS with an SSL certificate
• Use .htaccess to block direct access to system files
• Set up daily database backups via cron jobs

Your data stays 100% private because the platform is self-hosted with no third-party access.

Optional Add-Ons to Boost Functionality

You can enhance your exam portal with simple add-ons:

• 💳 Payment Gateway Integration (PayPal, Razorpay, Stripe) for paid tests
• 🏆 Auto-Generated Certificates (PDF format)
• 📩 Email/SMS Notifications for exam alerts
• 🌍 Multi-language Support for global students

Each module plugs directly into the same PHP 8.4 + MySQL framework with no heavy coding required.

Who Can Use This Script?

Our online exam system is designed for multiple use cases:

• 🎓 Coaching Centers & Schools → Conduct online mock tests or entrance exams.
• 💼 Companies & Recruiters → Evaluate job candidates remotely.
• 🧑‍💻 Developers/Freelancers → Resell custom-branded versions to clients.
• 🚀 EdTech Startups → Build and launch their own online exam business instantly.

It is simple enough for non-tech users and powerful enough for enterprise deployments.

Why PHP 8.4 + MySQL Matters

The technology stack behind your system ensures long-term stability and performance.

PHP 8.4 brings:

• Just-In-Time compilation for faster speed
• Stronger type safety (fewer bugs)
• Modern syntax & security updates

MySQL adds:

• Lightning-fast queries
• Stable data storage
• Seamless scalability for large datasets

Together, they make your portal fast, lightweight, and future-ready. Works perfectly on shared hosting, VPS, or cloud environments.

Final Thoughts

In less than a single day, you can go from zero to a live online exam website with a fully branded, customizable platform under your complete control. All you need is:

• ✅ Basic web hosting
• ✅ A MySQL database
• ✅ And our ready-to-use PHP 8.4 + MySQL Online Exam Software

Whether you are an institute or an entrepreneur, this is your shortcut to owning a professional online testing platform.

👉 Stop renting - build your own.

🎓 Try Live Demo:
Online Exam Lite – Demo Link
Online Exam Pro – Demo Link

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