About exams
At the University of Auckland, there are five different modes of exams.
When we use mode, mode means the way in which you will complete your exam such as online or in-person.
Most exams are online and non-invigilated. There are, however, a number of exams that are taking place:
- In-person, on campus; both paper-based and Inspera Assessment
- Online using digital invigilation (Inspera Integrity Browser, previously Inspera Exam Portal)
How you will access your exam depends on the mode of your exam. It’s important that you check the mode used for each of your exams.
To check the mode of your exam
You can find your exam mode on the semester exam timetable below:
You can find more information regarding invigilated examinations below:
Exam modes
The five exam modes:
- Exam mode A - Remote online non-invigilated exam on Inspera
- Exam mode B - Remote online invigilation through Inspera Integrity Browser (IIB)
- Exam mode C - In-person invigilated exam on paper
- Exam mode D - In-person invigilated exam on computer
- Exam mode E - In-person invigilated exam on computer through Inspera Integrity Browser (IIB)
Please note, you will receive a text message the day before your exam takes place. If you have an on-campus exam, this will include your exam room number.
You can find more detailed information further down the page.
Summary of the exam modes
| Exam mode A | Exam mode B | Exam mode C | Exam mode D | Exam mode E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| You need a computer to take your exam | ✓ | ✓ | x | ✓ | ✓ |
| You must take a demo assessment or practice test online | ✓ | ✓ | x | ✓ | ✓ |
| You will be writing on a paper exam booklet | x | x | ✓ |
x | x |
| You will need your campus card | x | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sitting your exam in an allocated room on City Campus | x | x | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| You can sit your exam at home or suitable space | ✓ | ✓ | x | x | x |
| You will need to bring pens, pencils and other stationery with you | x | x | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ |
| Need a computer with a working camera and microphone | x | ✓ | x | x | ✓ |
| Will need to download software onto your computer | x | ✓ | x | x | ✓ |
Exam mode A – Remote online non-invigilated exam on Inspera
Exam mode A is for if you are completing your exam online remotely through Inspera and are non-invigilated.
You can find Exam mode A FAQS by clicking on the button below:
Exam mode B – Remote online invigilation through Inspera Integrity Browser (IIB)
Exam mode B is for if you are completing your exam online remotely through Inspera Integrity Browser (IIB, previously IEP - Inspera Exam Portal). These exams are invigilated.
You can find Exam mode B FAQS by clicking on the button below:
Exam mode C – In-person invigilated exam on paper
Exam mode C is for if you are completing an exam on-campus in-person and on paper. These exams are invigilated.
You can find Exam mode C FAQS by clicking on the button below:
Exam mode D – In-person invigilated exam on computer
Exam mode D is for if you are completing an exam on-campus in-person and on a computer. These exams are invigilated.
You can find Exam mode D FAQS by clicking on the button below:
Exam mode E – In-person invigilated exam on computer through Inspera Integrity Browser (IIB)
In Semester One 2024, the university will be piloting an Exam mode E, which will be run through Inspera Integrity Browser (IIB) for some in-person exams on a computer.
You can find Exam mode E FAQs by clicking on the button below:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can check out our General FAQs page for more information about exams:
Where to check for your exam information
To find more information about how your exams are going to be sat, please:
- Look out for announcements on your Canvas page
- Check emails sent to you by the University about your upcoming exams. These are sent to your student email. To access your student email, please see Student email
- Refer to the exam timetable PDF to check your exam mode