When your tests outgrow Google Forms
Google Forms is fine for a quick check. Real exams need more: timed sections, question shuffling, negative marking, live proctoring, LaTeX math that renders properly, per-question analytics and a gradebook. Edukali Online Exam is a full NTA-style exam engine — and it pulls from a 1 Million+ board-aligned question bank so you rarely start from a blank page.
What Google Forms does well
Google Forms is a general-purpose form builder often used for quick class quizzes.
- Free, instantly familiar, great for quick surveys and low-stakes checks.
- Simple sharing within Google Workspace schools.
Why teachers pick Edukali
- Exam-grade features: timers, sections, shuffling, negative marking, resume-safe attempts, live proctoring.
- Proper math: KaTeX rendering for equations in questions and options — no pasted screenshots.
- Auto-grading with per-question, per-student analytics and exportable results.
- Board-aligned for CBSE, ICSE and State boards out of the box — chapters, topics and blueprints, not just generic content.
- One platform: the same account runs courses, question papers, online exams, live quizzes, OMR and AI grading — results land in one gradebook.
- India-first pricing in ₹ with a free tier for individual teachers; white-label available for institutions.
Side by side
| Feature | Edukali | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Timed exams with sections | Yes | Add-ons/workarounds |
| Negative marking & shuffling | Yes | No |
| Proctoring | Live camera + activity monitoring | No |
| Math rendering | Full KaTeX | Images only |
| Question bank | 1 Million+ board-tagged | — |
| Analytics | Per-question difficulty + student reports | Response summary |
Comparison reflects typical capabilities of each product category as of August 2026. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Frequently asked
Can students take exams on phones?
Yes — the exam player is mobile-first and resume-safe on flaky connections.
Can I import my existing questions?
Yes — CSV/Excel import with a review step, or generate fresh questions with AI.
Is there a free tier?
Yes — individual teachers can run online exams free within monthly limits.