Exam Sittings – XamPro Help

➕ Create a sitting 📋 Manage sittings ✏️ Edit a sitting 🗑️ Delete a sitting 🔵 Sitting statuses ❓ FAQ

Creating a single sitting

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Required permission You need the Manage Sittings permission to create, edit, and delete sittings.

Go to Exam Sittings

From the dashboard, click Exam Sittings in the navigation menu, or click the Exam Sittings card on the dashboard.

Click "Create Sitting"

Click the Create Sitting button (top right of the page). The sitting creation form will open.

Enter candidate details

Fill in Forename, Surname, Exam Number (e.g. 12345A), and Paper Name (e.g. "English Literature Unit 1").

Set the exam times

Enter the Exam Date, Start Time, and End Time. The candidate's session locks automatically at the end time — make sure times match the official timetable.

Assign to a Collection

Select a collection from the dropdown. If you have not created one yet, create one first.

Set ID verification (optional)

Toggle ID Verification Required on if this exam requires the candidate to submit a photo of their ID before starting.

Save the sitting

Click Save Sitting. XamPro generates a unique sitting code automatically. The sitting now appears in your list.

Print or share the sitting slip

Click the sitting to view it, then click Print Sitting Slip. This contains the candidate's name, exam details, and unique access code. Give it to the candidate before exam day.

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Registering multiple candidates? Use the Bulk Sitting Import to upload a CSV and create dozens of sittings at once.

Managing sittings

The Exam Sittings page shows a searchable, sortable table of all sittings. Search by candidate name, exam number, or paper name. Filter by collection. Click any row to view full sitting details or the sitting slip.

Editing a sitting

Find the sitting

Use the search box to find the sitting by candidate name or exam number.

Click the edit button

Click the Edit icon (pencil) in the action column. The edit form opens with current values pre-filled.

Make changes and save

Update any fields, then click Save.

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Editing active sittings Changing the end time of a sitting currently in progress affects the candidate's remaining time immediately. Always double-check before saving.

Deleting a sitting

Click the Delete icon on the sittings list. You will be asked to enter your account password to confirm. This is permanent — the sitting and its access code will be removed.

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Deletion is permanent Once deleted the candidate's access code stops working immediately. Only delete sittings that have not been used or are no longer needed.

Sitting statuses

Status	Meaning
Upcoming	The exam date is in the future. The candidate cannot start yet.
Active	Within the scheduled start and end time. The candidate can access the exam.
Locked	The end time has passed. The session is closed.
Not started	The window was active but the candidate never entered their code.

Frequently asked questions

Can a candidate re-enter after submitting? ▾

No. Once submitted or the end time has passed, the session is locked. Contact your XamPro account manager for exceptional circumstances.

What happens if the candidate's internet drops mid-exam? ▾

Answers are saved as the candidate responds. If the connection drops, they can re-enter their sitting code (while the exam is still active) to resume from where they left off.

Can I change the sitting code? ▾

No — codes are generated automatically and cannot be manually changed. If a code has been compromised, delete the sitting and create a new one.

How does the quota / credit system work? ▾

Each sitting created deducts one credit from your account quota. View your remaining quota on the dashboard. Contact your account manager to purchase additional credits.