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== 📋 Instructions ==
== 📋 Instructions ==

Revision as of 12:05, 2 October 2025

Add New Entrance Exam

Quick and easy way to add a new exam to the wiki

🚀 One-Click Exam Creation

Click the button below to create a new exam page with all the proper template structure already filled in:

Ready to add a new exam?

📝 Create New Exam Page

This will open an editor with the complete template structure pre-filled

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📋 Instructions

Before You Start

  1. Gather official information from the exam's official website
  2. Have the latest notification/brochure ready for reference
  3. Choose a clear page name (e.g., JEE_Main, NEET_UG, CLAT)

After Clicking "Create New Exam Page"

  1. Replace the page title from "New_Exam_Name" to your exam's name (e.g., GATE)
  2. Fill in all the [PLACEHOLDER TEXT] with real information
  3. Remove sections that don't apply to your exam
  4. Add official source links for verification
  5. Save the page

✅ What You'll Get Automatically

The template includes:

  • Proper infobox with all necessary fields
  • Standard sections for eligibility, dates, syllabus
  • Category tags for organization
  • Verification tracking system
  • SEO-friendly structure for discoverability

🔧 Alternative Methods

For Experienced Users

  • Direct creation: Go to any exam name (e.g., yourwiki.com/EXAM_NAME) and click "Create page"
  • Copy existing exam: Use an existing exam page as reference and modify

Need Help?

📝 Quick Tips

Tip Description
Use official names Use the exact official name of the exam
Verify everything Always link to official sources
Keep it current Focus on the latest exam cycle information
Be consistent Follow the same format as existing exam pages

📚 Examples

See these well-formatted exam pages for reference:

  • JEE_Main - Engineering entrance example
  • NEET_UG - Medical entrance example
  • CLAT - Law entrance example

🎯 Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Click the blue "Create New Exam Page" button above

Step 2: Change the Page Name

In the page title field, replace "New_Exam_Name" with your exam's actual name

Step 3: Fill the Template

Replace all text in [square brackets] with real information:

  • [EXAM NAME HERE] → Joint Entrance Examination Main
  • [ACRONYM HERE] → JEE Main
  • [Engineering/Medical/Law...] → Engineering
  • And so on...

Step 4: Add Official Sources

Include links to:

  • Official exam website
  • Latest notification PDF
  • Information brochure
  • Application portal

Step 5: Review and Save

  • Check all information is accurate
  • Remove any unused sections
  • Update verification date to today: 2025-10-02
  • Save the page

⚠️ Important Guidelines

Quality Standards:

  • All information must be from official sources
  • Include verification date and your username
  • Use clear, concise language
  • Follow the template structure
  • Add appropriate categories

🆘 Troubleshooting

Problem: Template doesn't load properly

  • Solution: Make sure Template:New_Exam_Template exists first

Problem: Don't know what to put in a field

  • Solution: Look at existing exam pages for examples

Problem: Can't find official information

  • Solution: Check the conducting body's main website and recent notifications

🤝 Get Help

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