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= Add New Entrance Exam =
=Contributing to Indian Exams Wiki=


'''Quick and easy way to add a new exam to the wiki'''
Welcome! We're so glad you want to help make exam information more accessible. This guide will walk you through everything step-by-step.


== 🚀 One-Click Exam Creation ==
'''TL;DR:''' Find a red link → Click it → Copy the template → Fill it out → Save. That's it!


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


<div style="text-align: center; margin: 20px; padding: 20px; background: #e6f3ff; border: 2px solid #0066cc; border-radius: 10px;">
Your contributions help thousands of students discover opportunities they never knew existed. Every exam you add could change someone's career path. [[Why contribute|Read more about why this matters]].
<big>'''Ready to add a new exam?'''</big>


[{{fullurl:Special:CreatePage|wpTitle=New_Exam_Name&preload=Template:New_Exam_Template}} 📝 Create New Exam Page]
==One-Time Setup (Takes 2 minutes)==


<small>''This will open an editor with the complete template structure pre-filled''</small>
===Step 1: Create an Account===
</div>
# Click "Create account" in the top right corner
# Choose a username and password
# You're done! Now you can edit and create pages.


== 📋 Instructions ==
'''Why sign up?''' We can credit you for your awesome contributions, and you can track the pages you've worked on.


=== Before You Start ===
==How to Add a New Exam (3 Easy Ways)==
# '''Gather official information''' from the exam's official website
# '''Have the latest notification/brochure''' ready for reference 
# '''Choose a clear page name''' (e.g., JEE_Main, NEET_UG, CLAT)


=== After Clicking "Create New Exam Page" ===
===Method 1: Find Red Links (Easiest!)===
# '''Replace the page title''' from "New_Exam_Name" to your exam's name (e.g., GATE)
# '''Fill in all the [PLACEHOLDER TEXT]''' with real information
# '''Remove sections''' that don't apply to your exam
# '''Add official source links''' for verification
# '''Save the page'''


== ✅ What You'll Get Automatically ==
'''What are red links?''' Red links are exam names that don't have pages yet. They're waiting for someone like you to create them!


The template includes:
'''Step-by-step:'''
# Go to any of the subjects listed in the navigation bar (Eg:Engineering, Medical, etc...)
# Look for <span style="color:red">'''red exam names'''</span> - these need pages to be created!
# Click on any red link
# You'll see an editing screen with two panels (edit on left, preview on right)
# Open the [[Template:New_Exam_Template|exam template]] in a new tab
# Click "View source" and copy everything
# Paste it into your exam page editor
# Fill in the details (see "Filling Out the Template" below)
# Click "Publish changes"
# Celebrate! 🎉 You just created an exam page!


* ✅ '''Proper infobox''' with all necessary fields
===Method 2: Add to Category Lists===
* ✅ '''Standard sections''' for eligibility, dates, syllabus
* ✅ '''Category tags''' for organization
* ✅ '''Verification tracking''' system
* ✅ '''SEO-friendly structure''' for discoverability


== 🔧 Alternative Methods ==
'''Got an exam that's not listed anywhere yet?''' Add it to the right category first!


=== For Experienced Users ===
# Go to the relevant category page (links above)
* '''Direct creation:''' Go to any exam name (e.g., yourwiki.com/EXAM_NAME) and click "Create page"
# Click "Edit" at the top
* '''Copy existing exam:''' Use an existing exam page as reference and modify
# Find the right section (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral, etc.)
# Add your exam in this format: <code><nowiki>[[Full Exam Name]] (ACRONYM)</nowiki></code> Example: <code><nowiki>[[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test]] (NEET)</nowiki></code>
# Save the page
# Now click on the red link you just created and follow Method 1 steps 4-10!


=== Need Help? ===
===Method 3: Direct Link Creation===
* [[Indian_Exams_Wiki:Templates|Template Guide]]
* [[Indian_Exams_Wiki:Style_Guide|Style Guidelines]] 
* [[Indian_Exams_Wiki:Guidelines|General Guidelines]]


== 📝 Quick Tips ==
'''Know the exam name already?''' Use this magic link format:


{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
<pre>
! Tip !! Description
https://lalithakrishna.hackclub.app/index.php?title=Full_Exam_Name&action=edit&preload=Template:New_Exam_Template
|-
</pre>
| '''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 ==
'''Just replace''' <code>Full_Exam_Name</code> with your exam's full name (use underscores for spaces).


See these well-formatted exam pages for reference:
'''Examples:'''
* Joint Entrance Examination → <code>Joint_Entrance_Examination</code>
* Common Law Admission Test → <code>Common_Law_Admission_Test</code>
* National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance → <code>National_Institute_of_Fashion_Technology_Entrance</code>


* '''[[JEE_Main]]''' - Engineering entrance example
This automatically loads the template for you!
* '''[[NEET_UG]]''' - Medical entrance example 
* '''[[CLAT]]''' - Law entrance example


== 🎯 Step-by-Step Walkthrough ==
==Filling Out the Template==


==== Step 1: Click the Creation Link ====
The template has all the fields you need. Fill out the ones you know.
Click the blue "Create New Exam Page" button above
If you are not sure of a particular field, google and official notifications are your best friends.


==== Step 2: Change the Page Name ====
===The template will have info like:===
In the page title field, replace "New_Exam_Name" with your exam's actual name
* '''Full Name:''' Complete official name of the exam
* '''Acronym:''' What everyone calls it (JEE, NEET, CAT, etc.)
* '''Conducted By:''' Organization that runs the exam
* '''Official Website:''' Must be the actual official site
* '''Description:''' What the exam is for in 2-3 sentences
* '''Eligibility:''' Who can take it (education level, age, nationality, etc.)
* '''Exam Pattern:''' Format, duration, number of questions, marking scheme
* '''Categories:''' Which category pages should list this exam


==== Step 3: Fill the Template ====
==Important: Using AI Assistance Responsibly==
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 ===
We know AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude can be helpful for research. That's totally fine! '''BUT you must:'''
Include links to:
* Official exam website
* Latest notification PDF
* Information brochure
* Application portal


=== Step 5: Review and Save ===
# '''Verify every single fact''' - AI can hallucinate or give outdated info
* Check all information is accurate
# '''Check all official website links''' - Click them to make sure they work
* Remove any unused sections
# '''Add your username in the template with '''<nowiki>[[User:yourusername]]</nowiki> - There's a field for "verified by" so we know who contributed to it.
* Update verification date to today: '''2025-10-02'''
# '''Use official sources only''' - The exam's official website, government sites, etc.
* Save the page


== ⚠️ Important Guidelines ==
'''The golden rule:''' You are responsible for the accuracy of what you add. If you used AI, you still need to double-check everything.


<div style="background: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeaa7; padding: 10px; margin: 10px 0;">
==Page Naming Rules==
'''Quality Standards:'''


* All information must be from official sources
* '''Use the full official exam name''' as the page title
* Include verification date and your username
* '''When Using the link mentioned above''' to create new page - Replace spaces with underscores in the link: National Eligibility Test → <code>National_Eligibility_Test</code>
* Use clear, concise language
* '''Use proper capitalization''' as it appears officially
* Follow the template structure
* '''No acronyms in page titles:''' Use "Joint Entrance Examination" not "JEE"
* Add appropriate categories
</div>


== 🆘 Troubleshooting ==
==Editing Existing Pages==


'''Problem:''' Template doesn't load properly
See something wrong or outdated? Fix it!
* '''Solution:''' Make sure Template:New_Exam_Template exists first


'''Problem:''' Don't know what to put in a field 
# Click "Edit" at the top of any page
* '''Solution:''' Look at existing exam pages for examples
# Make your changes in the editor
# Add a brief note in "Edit summary" explaining what you changed
# Click "Publish changes"


'''Problem:''' Can't find official information
==Need Help with Wiki Formatting?==
* '''Solution:''' Check the conducting body's main website and recent notifications


== 🤝 Get Help ==
'''Good news:''' You don't need to know any special formatting to add exams! The template handles everything.


Need assistance? Ask questions on:
'''Want to learn anyway?''' Check out our [[WikiText Tutorial]].
* [[Indian_Exams_Wiki_talk:Add_New_Exam|This page's discussion tab]]
* [[User_talk:Mrskrishna|Contact the admin]]


[[Category:Help]]
Common things you might want to know:
[[Category:Templates]]
* '''Bold text:''' <code><nowiki>'''your text'''</nowiki></code>
[[Category:Contribution Guidelines]]
* '''Italic text:''' <code><nowiki>''your text''</nowiki></code>
* '''Links:''' <code><nowiki>[[Page Name]]</nowiki></code>
* '''External links:''' <code><nowiki>[https://example.com Link Text]</nowiki></code>
* '''Bullet points:''' Start line with <code>*</code>
 
But again - '''you don't need to know this''' to contribute! The template does the heavy lifting.
 
==Quality Checklist==
 
Before publishing, quickly check:
* ✅ Official website link actually works
* ✅ Information is from official/reliable sources
* ✅ Your username is in the contributor field
* ✅ The exam is added to the right category
* ✅ Basic details (name, conducting body, eligibility) are filled
* ✅ Everything you added is factually accurate
 
==Got Questions or Stuck?==
 
'''Reach out to lalitha [[User_talk:Mrskrishna|here]]'''
 
'''Not sure about something?''' Ask! We're here to help, and there are no silly questions.
 
'''Found a bug or have a suggestion?''' Let us know - we're always improving!
 
==Community Guidelines==
 
* Be respectful and collaborative
* Assume good faith - we're all here to help students
* Don't add promotional content or biased information
* Stick to facts from official sources
* Help others who are learning to contribute
 
==Thank You!==
 
Every exam you add, every detail you verify, every link you check - it all makes a difference. You're helping students across India discover opportunities that could shape their futures.
 
Let's make higher education more discoverable, one exam at a time! 🔍📚
 
----
 
''Ready to start? Pick a category and look for those red links!''

Latest revision as of 14:43, 4 October 2025

Contributing to Indian Exams Wiki

Welcome! We're so glad you want to help make exam information more accessible. This guide will walk you through everything step-by-step.

TL;DR: Find a red link → Click it → Copy the template → Fill it out → Save. That's it!

Why Contribute?

Your contributions help thousands of students discover opportunities they never knew existed. Every exam you add could change someone's career path. Read more about why this matters.

One-Time Setup (Takes 2 minutes)

Step 1: Create an Account

  1. Click "Create account" in the top right corner
  2. Choose a username and password
  3. You're done! Now you can edit and create pages.

Why sign up? We can credit you for your awesome contributions, and you can track the pages you've worked on.

How to Add a New Exam (3 Easy Ways)

What are red links? Red links are exam names that don't have pages yet. They're waiting for someone like you to create them!

Step-by-step:

  1. Go to any of the subjects listed in the navigation bar (Eg:Engineering, Medical, etc...)
  2. Look for red exam names - these need pages to be created!
  3. Click on any red link
  4. You'll see an editing screen with two panels (edit on left, preview on right)
  5. Open the exam template in a new tab
  6. Click "View source" and copy everything
  7. Paste it into your exam page editor
  8. Fill in the details (see "Filling Out the Template" below)
  9. Click "Publish changes"
  10. Celebrate! 🎉 You just created an exam page!

Method 2: Add to Category Lists

Got an exam that's not listed anywhere yet? Add it to the right category first!

  1. Go to the relevant category page (links above)
  2. Click "Edit" at the top
  3. Find the right section (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral, etc.)
  4. Add your exam in this format: [[Full Exam Name]] (ACRONYM) Example: [[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test]] (NEET)
  5. Save the page
  6. Now click on the red link you just created and follow Method 1 steps 4-10!

Know the exam name already? Use this magic link format: 

https://lalithakrishna.hackclub.app/index.php?title=Full_Exam_Name&action=edit&preload=Template:New_Exam_Template

Just replace Full_Exam_Name with your exam's full name (use underscores for spaces).

Examples:

  • Joint Entrance Examination → Joint_Entrance_Examination
  • Common Law Admission Test → Common_Law_Admission_Test
  • National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance → National_Institute_of_Fashion_Technology_Entrance

This automatically loads the template for you!

Filling Out the Template

The template has all the fields you need. Fill out the ones you know. If you are not sure of a particular field, google and official notifications are your best friends.

The template will have info like:

  • Full Name: Complete official name of the exam
  • Acronym: What everyone calls it (JEE, NEET, CAT, etc.)
  • Conducted By: Organization that runs the exam
  • Official Website: Must be the actual official site
  • Description: What the exam is for in 2-3 sentences
  • Eligibility: Who can take it (education level, age, nationality, etc.)
  • Exam Pattern: Format, duration, number of questions, marking scheme
  • Categories: Which category pages should list this exam

Important: Using AI Assistance Responsibly

We know AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude can be helpful for research. That's totally fine! BUT you must:

  1. Verify every single fact - AI can hallucinate or give outdated info
  2. Check all official website links - Click them to make sure they work
  3. Add your username in the template with [[User:yourusername]] - There's a field for "verified by" so we know who contributed to it.
  4. Use official sources only - The exam's official website, government sites, etc.

The golden rule: You are responsible for the accuracy of what you add. If you used AI, you still need to double-check everything.

Page Naming Rules

  • Use the full official exam name as the page title
  • When Using the link mentioned above to create new page - Replace spaces with underscores in the link: National Eligibility Test → National_Eligibility_Test
  • Use proper capitalization as it appears officially
  • No acronyms in page titles: Use "Joint Entrance Examination" not "JEE"

Editing Existing Pages

See something wrong or outdated? Fix it!

  1. Click "Edit" at the top of any page
  2. Make your changes in the editor
  3. Add a brief note in "Edit summary" explaining what you changed
  4. Click "Publish changes"

Need Help with Wiki Formatting?

Good news: You don't need to know any special formatting to add exams! The template handles everything.

Want to learn anyway? Check out our WikiText Tutorial.

Common things you might want to know:

  • Bold text: '''your text'''
  • Italic text: ''your text''
  • Links: [[Page Name]]
  • External links: [https://example.com Link Text]
  • Bullet points: Start line with *

But again - you don't need to know this to contribute! The template does the heavy lifting.

Quality Checklist

Before publishing, quickly check:

  • ✅ Official website link actually works
  • ✅ Information is from official/reliable sources
  • ✅ Your username is in the contributor field
  • ✅ The exam is added to the right category
  • ✅ Basic details (name, conducting body, eligibility) are filled
  • ✅ Everything you added is factually accurate

Got Questions or Stuck?

Reach out to lalitha here

Not sure about something? Ask! We're here to help, and there are no silly questions.

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Let us know - we're always improving!

Community Guidelines

  • Be respectful and collaborative
  • Assume good faith - we're all here to help students
  • Don't add promotional content or biased information
  • Stick to facts from official sources
  • Help others who are learning to contribute

Thank You!

Every exam you add, every detail you verify, every link you check - it all makes a difference. You're helping students across India discover opportunities that could shape their futures.

Let's make higher education more discoverable, one exam at a time! 🔍📚

Ready to start? Pick a category and look for those red links!

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