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Build Exam (also called the Exam Builder) is an advanced tool that allows teachers and students to create customized exams by selecting questions from exam-mate’s vast database of past papers and topical questions.
It automatically formats the paper and generates a matching mark scheme and answer sheet.

You simply choose your curriculum (IGCSE, IB, A-Level, Edexcel), subject, and topics.
Then, select the number of questions or marks, and the system instantly builds a print-ready or online mock exam with corresponding answers.

Both students and teachers can use it:

  • Students create custom mock exams for revision.

  • Teachers design classroom tests, quizzes, and assessments tailored to their syllabus.
    Schools can also use the tool for official internal assessments.

The Build Exam service supports:

  • Cambridge IGCSE & O-Level

  • Cambridge AS & A-Level

  • IB MYP & IB Diploma

  • Edexcel International
    Each follows the original exam structure and command terms.

You can build exams in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Economics and more.
Each subject is organized by syllabus topics and paper types.

You can mix MCQs, structured questions, short answers, extended responses, and data-response questions — depending on your chosen subject.

✅ Yes. Every custom exam comes with a matching official mark scheme, so you can assess answers exactly as examiners would.

Absolutely. The system lets you combine questions from different years, variants, or paper types into one custom exam.

Yes. You can download your exam and mark scheme as PDFs or print them for classroom use, homework, or offline practice.

Yes. Each time you generate an exam, the system can randomize questions to create unique papers for different students or attempts.

✅ You can preview the full question paper and mark scheme in-browser before downloading to ensure topic balance and question quality.

Free users can try a limited demo version.
Full functionality—including saving and exporting—requires an exam-mate Plus subscription or a school license.

Yes. Teachers can share a unique exam link or assign the paper directly to student dashboards for timed online completion with automatic grading.

Yes. All relevant diagrams and visuals from original papers are included automatically to preserve question context and accuracy.

Yes. Saved templates let you regenerate or modify the same paper anytime, saving hours of re-creation work for teachers.

All exams are stored in your private account space, and teacher exams can be shared only through secure, permission-based links.

The Build Exam draws from exam-mate’s continuously updated database — refreshed after every May/June and Oct/Nov session across all subjects.

Yes. Each custom paper includes a separate blank answer sheet formatted for handwriting or typed input.

Yes. Please check the subscription fees in the left menu.

Yes. You can filter by year range (e.g., 2015–2024) to ensure questions align with your syllabus coverage.

Not at all. The interface is designed for teachers and students—simple selection menus handle the setup.

✅ Yes. The tool lets you combine MCQs, structured questions, and essays in one mixed exam format.

A full exam (Question Paper + Mark Scheme) is generated in under 2 minutes, ready for download or assignment.

Yes. Teachers can auto-shuffle question order or create multiple randomized sets for academic integrity.

Yes. School license users can add logos, headers, and watermarks for customized professional-looking exam documents.

Teachers can share exams using a unique share link.

Because it saves time, ensures authentic formatting, topic balance, and automatic mark schemes, and integrates seamlessly with the rest of the exam-mate ecosystem (Topical, MCQ, and Yearly).

Yes. Step-by-step video tutorials are available on the exam-mate YouTube channel and embedded within the platform.

The service works on Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox, and on all major devices — desktop, tablet, and mobile.