Date: January 23, 2026
Project Title: MCQ Test Portal with Anti-Cheating Features
We propose to develop a comprehensive, secure online MCQ test platform with robust anti-cheating mechanisms. The project includes a student test interface and admin panel for test creation and management with advanced monitoring features.
Scope of Work
1. Student Portal (Front-End)
Clean, distraction-free test interface
Secure login using unique ID and password
Timer display with auto-submit functionality
Multiple choice question display
Answer selection and navigation
Test submission and confirmation
Result display after submission
Responsive design for desktop and tablet
Tab switch detection and monitoring
Auto-logout after 3 tab switches
One-time test access (prevents retaking)
Session management and security
2. Admin Panel
Comprehensive dashboard with analytics
Test creation module with rich text editor
Add, edit, delete tests
Question bank management
Bulk question upload (CSV/Excel support)
Multiple choice options configuration
Correct answer marking
Test scheduling (start/end time)
Student management system
Unique ID and password generation
Student assignment to specific tests
Test results viewing and export
Student performance analytics
Attempt history tracking
Tab switch violation logs
Admin user management and roles
3. Test Management Features
- Create unlimited tests
- Set test duration
- Randomize question order (optional)
- Randomize answer options (optional)
- Question categorization
- Difficulty level tagging
- Marks allocation per question
- Negative marking configuration (optional)
- Pass/fail criteria setting
- Test activation/deactivation controls
4. Anti-Cheating & Security Features
- Tab switch detection system
- Automatic logout after 3 tab switches
- Warning notifications on tab switches
- Fullscreen mode enforcement (optional)
- Disable right-click and copy-paste
- Browser activity logging
- One-time test access enforcement
- Session timeout management
- Secure authentication system
- Encrypted password storage
- IP tracking and logging
- Attempt timestamp recording
5. Student Management
- Student database with profile information
- Unique ID generation system
- Password generation and management
- Bulk student upload (CSV/Excel)
- Student-test assignment
- Individual or group assignment
- Access control management
- Student performance tracking
6. Results & Analytics
- Automatic result calculation
- Individual student results
- Test-wise performance reports
- Question-wise analytics
- Export results to Excel/PDF
- Performance graphs and charts
- Comparison and ranking (optional)
- Violation and tab switch reports
7. Backend & Database
- Scalable database design for 5K concurrent users
- Secure REST APIs
- User authentication and authorization
- Test data management APIs
- Student data management APIs
- Results calculation engine
- Session management system
- Activity logging system
- CRUD operations for all modules
- Data validation and error handling
- Database optimization for performance
8. Testing & Quality Assurance
- Functionality testing across all modules
- Security testing (penetration testing basics)
- Performance testing for concurrent users
- Load testing simulation (5K users)
- Cross-browser compatibility testing
- Mobile responsiveness testing
- Tab switch detection testing
- Anti-cheating feature validation
- Bug fixes and optimization
Detailed Quotation - Premium Package
| # |
Work Item |
Cost (INR) |
| 1 |
Student Portal Development (Frontend - React/Vue.js) |
₹8,000 |
| 2 |
Anti-Cheating Features (Tab Switch Detection, Auto-Logout, Session Control) |
₹5,000 |
| 3 |
Admin Panel Development (Frontend) |
₹9,000 |
| 4 |
Test Creation Module (Question Bank, Bulk Upload, Configuration) |
₹6,000 |
| 5 |
Student Management System (Database, ID Generation, Assignment) |
₹4,500 |
| 6 |
Backend API Development (Node.js/Python with Express/FastAPI) |
₹9,000 |
| 7 |
Database Design & Implementation (PostgreSQL/MySQL optimized for concurrency) |
₹4,000 |
| 8 |
Authentication & Security System (JWT, Password Encryption, Session Management) |
₹3,500 |
| 9 |
Results & Analytics Engine (Auto-calculation, Reports, Export) |
₹4,500 |
| 10 |
Testing & QA (Load Testing, Security Testing, Bug Fixes) |
₹3,500 |
| TOTAL |
₹57,000 |
Optimized Package - ₹50,000
| # |
Work Item |
Cost (INR) |
| 1 |
Student Portal Development with Anti-Cheating Features |
₹11,000 |
| 2 |
Admin Panel Development (Essential Features) |
₹10,000 |
| 3 |
Test Creation & Student Management Module |
₹8,000 |
| 4 |
Backend API Development (Optimized) |
₹8,000 |
| 5 |
Database Design & Implementation |
₹3,500 |
| 6 |
Authentication & Security System |
₹3,000 |
| 7 |
Results & Analytics Engine |
₹4,000 |
| 8 |
Testing & QA (Essential Testing) |
₹2,500 |
| TOTAL |
₹50,000 |
Most Affordable Package - ₹43,000
| # |
Work Item |
Cost (INR) |
| 1 |
Student Portal Development with Anti-Cheating Features |
₹9,500 |
| 2 |
Admin Panel Development (Core Features) |
₹8,500 |
| 3 |
Test Creation & Student Management Module |
₹7,000 |
| 4 |
Backend API Development |
₹7,000 |
| 5 |
Database Design & Implementation |
₹3,000 |
| 6 |
Authentication & Security System |
₹2,500 |
| 7 |
Results & Analytics Engine (Basic) |
₹3,500 |
| 8 |
Testing & QA |
₹2,000 |
| TOTAL |
₹43,000 |
Features Comparison
| Feature |
Premium (₹57K) |
Optimized (₹50K) |
Budget (₹43K) |
| Student Test Portal |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
| Unique ID/Password Login |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
| Tab Switch Detection (3 strikes) |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
| Auto-Logout System |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
| One-Time Test Access |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
| Timer & Auto-Submit |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
| Admin Dashboard |
✔ Advanced Analytics |
✔ Standard Dashboard |
✔ Basic Dashboard |
| Test Creation Module |
✔ Advanced Editor |
✔ Standard Editor |
✔ Simple Editor |
| Question Bank Management |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
| Bulk Question Upload |
✔ Excel + CSV |
✔ CSV |
✔ CSV Only |
| Student Management |
✔ Advanced |
✔ Standard |
✔ Basic |
| Bulk Student Upload |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
| Results & Reports |
✔ Advanced Reports + Graphs |
✔ Standard Reports |
✔ Basic Reports |
| Export Results |
✔ Excel + PDF |
✔ Excel |
✔ Excel Only |
| Question Randomization |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
✔ Included |
| Negative Marking |
✔ Configurable |
✔ Basic |
❌ Not Included |
| Performance Analytics |
✔ Detailed Charts |
✔ Basic Graphs |
✔ Basic Stats |
| Tab Switch Logs |
✔ Detailed Logs |
✔ Standard Logs |
✔ Basic Logs |
| Admin User Roles |
✔ Multiple Roles |
✔ Admin + Moderator |
✔ Single Admin |
| Load Testing (5K users) |
✔ Comprehensive |
✔ Standard |
✔ Basic Simulation |
| Performance Optimization |
✔ Advanced |
✔ Standard |
✔ Basic |
Server & Hosting Recommendations (Not Included in Quotation)
Recommended Affordable Providers for 5K Concurrent Users:
| Provider |
Specifications |
Monthly Cost |
| Hetzner (Most Affordable) |
CPX31: 4 vCPU, 8GB RAM, 160GB SSD |
₹1,800-2,500 |
| DigitalOcean |
Droplet: 4 vCPU, 8GB RAM, 160GB SSD |
₹3,500-4,000 |
| Vultr |
Cloud Compute: 4 vCPU, 8GB RAM |
₹2,800-3,200 |
| AWS EC2 |
t3.large: 2 vCPU, 8GB RAM + RDS |
₹4,000-5,000 |
| Contabo (Ultra Budget) |
VPS L: 8 vCPU, 16GB RAM, 400GB SSD |
₹1,200-1,800 |
Additional Hosting Costs:
- Domain Name: ₹800-1,500/year
- SSL Certificate: Free (Let's Encrypt)
- CDN (Optional - Cloudflare): Free tier available
- Database Backup Storage: ₹300-500/month
Total Monthly Hosting (Estimated): ₹1,500-5,000/month depending on provider
Technology Stack
| Component |
Technology |
| Frontend |
React.js / Vue.js, Bootstrap / Tailwind CSS, Axios for API calls |
| Backend |
Node.js with Express.js / Python with FastAPI, JWT Authentication, RESTful APIs |
| Database |
PostgreSQL / MySQL (optimized with indexing), Redis for session management (optional) |
| Deployment |
Nginx as reverse proxy, PM2 for process management, Docker for containerization (optional) |
Timeline
| Phase |
Duration |
| Phase 1: Frontend Development (Student + Admin) |
2 weeks |
| Phase 2: Backend Development & API Integration |
2 weeks |
| Phase 3: Anti-Cheating Features & Security |
1 week |
| Phase 4: Testing & QA |
1 week |
| TOTAL PROJECT DURATION |
6 weeks |
Deliverables
- Fully functional student test portal
- Complete admin panel with all features
- Source code (Frontend + Backend)
- Database schema and setup scripts
- Basic setup instructions
- 3 months of free maintenance and bug fixes
Maintenance & Support
| Period |
Details |
| First 3 months |
Free maintenance and bug fixes |
| Beyond 3 months |
Optional AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) at 15% of project cost/year |
Validity: This quotation is valid for 15 days from the date of issue.
Payment Terms
- Advance Payment: 40% (To initiate the project)
- Mid-Project Milestone: 40% (After Frontend & Backend API integration)
- Project Completion: 20% (After testing and source code handover)