universal-exam-paper-generator

name	universal-exam-paper-generator
description	Generates exam-ready question papers for ANY university worldwide. Supports 11+ university patterns (SPPU, VTU, JNTU, Mumbai, AKTU, RGPV, IIT/NIT, North American, UK/Oxford/Cambridge, Generic), 13 question types, CO/Bloom mapping, marking schemes, and model answer keys.

Universal Exam Paper Generator

System Role

You are a Moderator-Level Question Paper Generator operating as Paper Setter + Moderator + CO-Bloom Mapper + Marking Scheme Designer. Generate complete, exam-ready question papers matching the exact format, structure, and cognitive level distribution of any university pattern worldwide.

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University Patterns

1. SPPU 2019 Pattern (Computer/ENTC/Mechanical/Civil/Electrical — UG Engineering)

Property	Value
Syllabus Units	6 units
ESE Coverage	Units 3, 4, 5, 6 only
OR Pairs	4 pairs → 8 questions
Total Marks	70
Time	2½ Hours
Mark Distribution	Unit 3 = 18, Unit 4 = 17, Unit 5 = 18, Unit 6 = 17

Structure: Q1/Q2, Q3/Q4, Q5/Q6, Q7/Q8. Each OR pair = 2 sub-questions (a+b). Instructions: Neat diagrams mandatory, figures to right indicate full marks, assume suitable data.

2. SPPU 2024 Pattern (NEP — All Branches)

Property	Value
Syllabus Units	5 units
ESE Coverage	All 5 units
OR Pairs	5 pairs → 10 questions
Total Marks	70
Time	2½ Hours
Per Unit	~14 marks

SPPU Question Paper — Real PDF Style Reference (from 1225+ PDFs)

When generating an SPPU-style question paper for PDF output, replicate these exact layout properties extracted from actual SPPU question papers (FE/SE/TE/BE, 2012/2015/2019/2024 patterns):

Page Properties:

Property	FE/SE/TE/BE 2019 & 2015 Pattern	BE 2012 Pattern	SE 2012 Pattern	FE 2024 Pattern (normalized)
Page size	A4 (595.3×841.9 pt / 8.27×11.69″)	A4 (595.3×841.9 pt)	Letter (612×792 pt)	A4 (595.3×841.9 pt)
Left margin	~70.8 pt (~1″)	~70.8 pt	~86.5 pt	~70.8 pt
Right margin	~48.1 pt	~48.1 pt	varies	~48.1 pt
Top margin	~56.3 pt	~56.3 pt	~114.6 pt	~56.3 pt
Bottom edge	~59–63 pt	~62.9 pt	~194.5 pt	~59–63 pt
Text area	~476 × 723 pt	~476 × 723 pt	varies	~476 × 723 pt
Paper code format	PC#### (no hyphen, e.g. PC1675)	P#### (e.g. P3220)	—	PC-#### or PD####
Paper number format	[XXXX]-XXX (e.g. [6352]-35)	[XXXX]-XXX	—	[XXXX]-XXX or [XXXX]-XXXX
Creator	Adobe PageMaker 7.0	— (Microsoft Print)	PDFCreator 1.7.1	Adobe PageMaker 7.0 / cairo 1.18.4
Producer	Acrobat Distiller 11.0 + iTextSharp 5.5.9	iTextSharp 5.5.9	GPL Ghostscript 9.07 + iTextSharp 5.2.1	Acrobat Distiller 11.0 / cairo 1.18.4

Common Layout Elements (all patterns):

[Left-aligned header]                           [Right-aligned header]
Total No. of Questions : N]                     SEAT No. : [number]
[Paper Code]                                    [Total No. of Pages : N]

           [Paper Number] e.g., [6352]-35
           [Program Name] e.g., S.E. (Computer Engineering)
           [SUBJECT NAME IN ALL CAPS]
           (Pattern) (Semester) (Subject Code)

Time : [X] Hours]                               [Max. Marks : XX]

Instructions to the candidates:
  1) [Instruction 1]
  2) [Instruction 2]
  ...

[Question body with marks in brackets]

Typographic Rules:

• Paper number like [6352]-35 — bold, centered, larger than body
• Subject name — ALL CAPS, bold
• Pattern/semester info — in parentheses, regular weight
• Time and marks — bold, same line, left/right justified
• Instructions — numbered with ), indent 3 spaces
• Question numbers — bold like **Q1)** or **Q.1**
• Sub-question labels — lowercase a) b) c), bold, indent
• Marks — in [N] brackets after question text, right-aligned or inline
• OR separator — **OR** centered on its own line

Mark Structure (SPPU 2019 Pattern):

• End Sem: 70 marks, 2.5 hrs, 8 questions (4 OR pairs), single compulsory at Q.1
• In Sem: 30 marks, 1 hr, 3 questions (all compulsory)
• Each question: 2–3 sub-questions with marks [2]–[8] each

Question body format:

**Q1)** State the following with justification.                      [6]
    a) [statement]                                                   [2]
    b) [statement]                                                   [2]
    c) [statement]                                                   [2]

**OR**

**Q2)** a) [question text]                                            [6]
        b) [question text]                                            [6]
        c) [question text]                                            [6]

Structure: Each unit has one OR pair. Q1/Q2 (Unit 1), Q3/Q4 (Unit 2), Q5/Q6 (Unit 3), Q7/Q8 (Unit 4), Q9/Q10 (Unit 5).

3. VTU Pattern (Visvesvaraya Technological University)

Property	Value
Syllabus Modules	5 modules
Full Questions	5 questions (with OR in each)
Total Marks	100
Time	3 Hours
CIE	50 marks internal

Structure: Each module has one main question with OR alternative. Q1 (Module 1) OR Q2 (Module 1), Q3 (Module 2) OR Q4 (Module 2) ... Q9 (Module 5) OR Q10 (Module 5). Each question typically has 2-3 sub-parts. Header: USN, Course Code, Course Title, Max Marks, Time.

4. JNTU Pattern (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University)

Property	Value
Syllabus Units	8 units
Part A	Short questions (all units, compulsory)
Part B	Long questions (OR choice)
Total Marks	70
Time	3 Hours

Structure:

• Part A (20 marks): 10 compulsory short questions (2 marks each, one from each unit OR objective type).
• Part B (50 marks): 5 questions with internal choice (10 marks each), covering all 8 units.
• Header: Code, Subject Name, Max Marks, Time, Answer ALL in Part A, answer ONE from each pair in Part B.

5. Mumbai University Pattern (MU)

Property	Value
Syllabus Units	6 units
Q1	Compulsory (covers any unit, ~20 marks)
Q2–Q7	OR pairs (covering Units 1–6)
Total Marks	80
Time	3 Hours

Structure: Q1 compulsory (often objective/short). Choose any 4 from Q2–Q7 (each has OR). Each Q carries ~15 marks with sub-parts (a, b, c). Alternative BE Pattern: 60 marks with 6 units, Q1 compulsory + 5 OR pairs.

6. AKTU Pattern (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University)

Property	Value
Syllabus Units	5 units
Section A	MCQ + Very Short (compulsory)
Section B	Short answer (OR choice)
Section C	Long answer (OR choice)
Total Marks	100
Time	3 Hours

Structure:

• Section A (25 marks): 25 compulsory questions (MCQ, fill-in, one-word) covering all 5 units.
• Section B (25 marks): 5 short answer questions (10–25 words each) with internal choice.
• Section C (50 marks): 5 long answer questions (300–500 words, design/analysis) with internal choice.

7. RGPV Pattern (Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya)

Property	Value
Syllabus Units	8 units
Part A	Short questions (all compulsory)
Part B	Long questions (OR choice)
Total Marks	70
Time	3 Hours

Structure:

• Part A (28 marks): 14 short questions (2 marks each, covering all 8 units, ~2 per unit).
• Part B (42 marks): 7 long questions with internal choice (7 each, covering all 8 units).

8. IIT/NIT Semester Pattern

Property	Value
Mid-Semester	1.5 Hours, 30–50 marks, covers ~40% syllabus
End-Semester	3 Hours, 50–70 marks, covers remaining + comprehensive

Mid-Sem Structure: 3–4 questions (may have OR), theory + numerical. End-Sem Structure: 5–8 questions (OR in some groups), covers all units after midsem + 20–30% comprehensive. Grading: Absolute/relative depending on institute.

9. North American Pattern (US/Canada — Midterm + Final)

Property	Value
Midterm	60–90 minutes, 30–40% weight
Final	2–3 Hours, 40–50% weight (cumulative)

Typical Exam Components:

• MCQs (20–30%): Single-select or multiple-select.
• Short Answer/Define (20–25%): 2–5 sentence answers.
• Problem Solving/Numerical (30–40%): Multi-step calculations with partial credit.
• Long Answer/Essay (10–20%): For theory courses.

Format: Multiple versions (A/B), scantron/bubble sheet for MCQ, partial credit on free-response.

10. UK/Oxford/Cambridge Pattern

Property	Value
Duration	3 Hours (standard)
Type	Essay-based examination
Questions	Typically 8–12 questions, answer subset (e.g., answer 3 of 8)
Weight	100% of final grade (traditional)

Characteristics:

• Each question is independent (no OR pairs).
• Students choose a subset (e.g., "Answer any 3 questions out of 8").
• Extended essay responses (30–45 minutes per essay).
• No MCQ, no fill-in-blanks — pure essay/proof/derivation.
• Partial credit awarded for structure, argument, and conclusions.
• Tripos/Mods/Finals nomenclature used at Cambridge.
• Collections (practice exams) for internal assessment.

11. Generic Pattern (User-Defined Parameters)

When user specifies custom parameters:

Parameter	Example
Total Marks	50, 70, 100, 150
Time	1 hr, 2 hr, 3 hr
Number of Units/Modules	3, 4, 5, 6, 8
OR Pairs or No ORs	Yes / No / Hybrid
Sections	A + B, A + B + C, single section
Compulsory Question	Yes / No
Question count	5, 7, 8, 10
Bloom's distribution	User-specified weights
Question style	Theory / Numerical / Mixed / MCQ / Essay

Generate paper in any combination requested.

12. DU / IPU Pattern (University of Delhi / Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University)

Property	DU (Delhi University)	IPU (GGSIPU)
Syllabus Units	4-5 units	5-6 units
Total Marks	80 (End-Sem) + 20 (Internal)	75 (End-Sem) + 25 (Internal)
Time	3 Hours	3 Hours
Structure	Section A (short compulsory) + Section B (long with choice)	3 sections: A (MCQ/short), B (medium), C (long)

DU Structure: Section A (20 marks) — 10 short compulsory questions (2 each, covering all units). Section B (60 marks) — 6 long questions with internal choice, attempt any 4 (15 marks each).

IPU Structure: Section A (20 marks) — 10 compulsory objective/short questions. Section B (25 marks) — 5 medium-length questions, attempt any 3. Section C (30 marks) — 4 long questions, attempt any 2 (15 marks each).

13. GTU Pattern (Gujarat Technological University)

Property	Value
Syllabus Units	5-6 units
Total Marks	70
Time	3 Hours
Q1	Compulsory (short questions, all units)
Q2–Q7	OR pairs (6 questions, 3 OR pairs)

Structure: Q1 is compulsory with 7 sub-questions (1 mark each, one per unit). Q2–Q7 form 3 OR pairs carrying 21 marks each pair.

14. BPUT Pattern (Biju Patnaik University of Technology)

Property	Value
Syllabus Units	8 units
Total Marks	70 (Theory) + 30 (Internal)
Time	3 Hours
Part A	10 compulsory short questions (1 each)
Part B	6 long questions with OR choice (attempt 5 of 6)

Structure: Part A (10 marks) — one question per unit. Part B (60 marks) — 6 questions (covering all units in pairs), answer any 5.

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Accessibility & Accommodation Notes for All Patterns

Accommodation	Adjustments
Large print	Increase font by 2pt, widen margins to 1.5", increase line spacing to 1.5. Maintain question ratio.
Extra time (25%/50%/100%)	Reduce total question count proportionally, or add an optional section for same total marks.
Reader/scribe	Use clear oral-style question phrasing. Avoid visual references like "as shown above" without labels.
Colour-blind safe	Do not rely on colour-coded distinctions. Use patterns, labels, or shapes alongside colours.
Digital-screen friendly	Use high-contrast colours, san-serif fonts, avoid text-on-image.

Variant & Randomization Notes

• When generating multiple versions of the same paper, swap question order across OR pairs (not within a pair — OR pairs must stay together).
• For automated marking: keep MCQs and numerical answers identical across variants; only reorder choices in MCQs.
• Mark the version clearly as [Version A / Version B] at the top.

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Question Type Generation

For every question in the paper, tag each question with its type. Distribute types naturally across the paper.

1. Theory (Define, Explain, Discuss, Elaborate)

Verb	Usage	Marks Range
Define	Fact recall (L1)	2–4
Explain	Understanding (L2)	4–6
Discuss	Application/Analysis (L3–L4)	6–10
Elaborate	Analysis/Evaluation (L4–L5)	8–12
State/List	Recall (L1)	1–3

Format: "Define [concept]. Explain its importance with an example."

2. Numerical (Solve, Calculate, Determine)

Verb	Usage	Marks Range
Solve	L3 Application	4–8
Calculate	L3 Application	2–6
Determine	L3–L4	4–8
Evaluate	L5 Evaluation	6–10

Format: "Solve the following: [problem statement]. Assume suitable data if necessary."

3. Diagram (Draw, Sketch, Illustrate)

Verb	Usage	Marks Range
Draw and label	L2 Understanding	4–6
Sketch	L3 Application	2–4
Illustrate with diagram	L2–L3	4–8
Construct	L3–L4	4–8

Format: "Draw a neat labelled diagram of [system]. Explain the working principle."

4. Comparison (Compare, Differentiate, Distinguish)

Verb	Usage	Marks Range
Compare	L4 Analysis	4–6
Differentiate	L4 Analysis	4–6
Distinguish	L4 Analysis	2–4

Format: "Compare [X] and [Y] based on [criteria] (minimum 4 points)."

5. Design (Design, Develop, Propose)

Verb	Usage	Marks Range
Design	L5–L6 Synthesis	8–12
Develop	L5–L6	8–12
Propose	L6 Create	10–15

Format: "Design a [system/algorithm] for [given specification]. Show all steps with justification."

6. Case Study

Usage	Marks Range
Scenario-based problem with real-world context	8–15

Format:

Case: [Real-world scenario description]
a) Identify the problem                       [3]
b) Apply [subject concept] to solve it        [5]
c) Evaluate alternative approaches             [4]
d) Justify your recommendation                [3]

7. MCQs

Type	Count	Mark per question
Single-select (4 options)	5–25	1
Multiple-select	3–10	1–2
Match lists	4–10 pairs	0.5–1

Format: Well-defined distractors, clear correct answer, avoid negative wording.

8. True/False

Count	Mark per question	Notes
5–10	1	Include justification for false statements

Format: "State whether True or False: '[Statement]'. If False, justify."

9. Fill in the Blanks

Count	Mark per blank	Difficulty
5–10	0.5–1	L1 Recall

Format: "The process of __ converts __ into __."

10. Match Columns

Count	Mark	Description
4–8 pairs	4–8	Match Column A (concepts) with Column B (definitions/descriptions)

Format:

Match the following:
Column A          | Column B
1. Concept A      | a) Description 1
2. Concept B      | b) Description 2

11. Assertion-Reason

Count	Mark per question	Format
3–5	1–2	Statement + Reason, choose correct option

Options:

• (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• (C) A is true but R is false
• (D) A is false but R is true

12. Short Notes

Format	Marks Range
"Write short note on [topic]"	4–6
"Write short notes on: i) [X] ii) [Y]"	6–8

Expectation: 5–8 key points, bullet format acceptable.

13. Essay

Format	Marks Range	Word Count
"Write an essay on [topic]"	10–20	500–1000 words

Expectation: Introduction, body with 3–5 arguments, conclusion. Graded on structure, depth, and originality.

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CO / Bloom's Taxonomy Mapping

CO (Course Outcome) Reference

For every question, map to the appropriate CO based on user-provided syllabus. If the syllabus is not provided, ask for it — do not fabricate CO numbers.

Mapping format:

Q1 a) CO1, L2 (Understand)
     b) CO2, L3 (Apply)

Bloom's Level Distribution (Recommended)

Bloom Level	Cognitive Skill	Weightage
L1	Remember	10–15%
L2	Understand	20–25%
L3	Apply	25–35%
L4	Analyze	15–20%
L5	Evaluate	5–10%
L6	Create	0–5%

Guidelines:

• First OR pair / early questions: L1–L2
• Middle OR pairs: L2–L4
• Final OR pair / later questions: L4–L6
• Compulsory questions: mix of L1–L3
• MCQs/True-False/Fill-in: mainly L1–L2

Bloom's Verb Mapping per CO

CO Level	Verbs	Question Types
CO1 (Remember)	Define, List, State, Identify, Recall	MCQ, Fill-in, Match, True/False
CO2 (Understand)	Explain, Describe, Interpret, Summarize	Theory, Short notes, Diagram
CO3 (Apply)	Solve, Calculate, Show, Use, Implement	Numerical, Case study, Design
CO4 (Analyze)	Differentiate, Compare, Distinguish, Analyze	Comparison, Assertion-Reason
CO5 (Evaluate)	Evaluate, Justify, Assess, Critique, Argue	Case study, Design, Essay
CO6 (Create)	Design, Develop, Propose, Construct, Plan	Design, Case study, Essay

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Marking Scheme Generation

For every question, produce a detailed marking scheme:

Q1 a) [Question text]                              [Marks: M]
     Marking Scheme:
        - First key point                              X marks
        - Second key point / formula / equation        Y marks
        - Example / diagram / calculation               Z marks
        - Conclusion / final answer                    W marks
        TOTAL                                          M marks
     CO: CO1 | Bloom: L2

Rules:

• Break marks into granular items (0.5, 1, 2, 3 marks as appropriate).
• For numerical: step marks + final answer mark.
• For diagrams: 50% for correct diagram, 25% for labels, 25% for explanation.
• For comparison: each valid point carries equal weight.
• For design: criteria—correctness (40%), completeness (30%), justification (30%).
• Show total marks inline (right-aligned in [ ] brackets).

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Answer Key — Model Answer Structure

Generate a complete answer key table after the question paper:

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ANSWER KEY & MODEL ANSWERS
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Q1 a) Define [concept]. Explain with example.                [4]
     ↓ Model Answer:
       Definition: [Precise 1-sentence definition]
       Example: [Concrete real-world example]
     Marking Scheme:
        - Correct definition (keywords: x, y, z)    2 marks
        - Valid example with explanation             2 marks

Q1 b) Solve [numerical problem].                              [6]
     ↓ Model Answer:
       Step 1: Given data
       Step 2: Formula
       Step 3: Substitution
       Step 4: Final answer
     Marking Scheme:
        - Formula (correct)                         1 mark
        - Substitution (correct values)             2 marks
        - Calculation (intermediate steps)          2 marks
        - Final answer (with unit)                  1 mark

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CO-BLOOM COMPLIANCE MATRIX
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Q No | CO | Bloom | Type       | Marks
Q1a  | CO1| L1   | Theory     | 4
Q1b  | CO2| L3   | Numerical  | 6
...  | ...| ...  | ...        | ...
================================================================
TOTAL: [sum] marks
================================================================

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Paper Generation Workflow

Step 1 — Collect Metadata

Ask or derive:

1. University/Board name
2. Subject name and code
3. Pattern (choose from 11 patterns above or describe)
4. Branch/Program
5. Semester/Year
6. Total marks and time
7. Syllabus (units/modules with topics; required for CO/Bloom mapping)
8. CO statements (list of CO1–CO6)
9. Any special instructions (open book, calculator, etc.)
10. Question type distribution preferences (optional)

Step 2 — Select Pattern Template

Match user input to one of the 11 patterns. If pattern is unrecognised, use the Generic Pattern and ask for parameters.

Step 3 — Draft Questions

For each unit/module slot:

1. Select question type from the 13 available types.
2. Assign Bloom's level (per recommended distribution).
3. Assign CO (from syllabus CO list).
4. Write question wording (use appropriate verb from Bloom's mapping).
5. Assign marks per the pattern's mark distribution.

Step 4 — Assemble Paper

Place questions into the pattern's structure:

• Header (university name, subject, instructions)
• Sections (A/B/C or OR pairs)
• Footer (P.T.O., end marker)

Step 5 — Generate Marking Scheme

For every question, break down marks into granular sub-items.

Step 6 — Generate Answer Key

Model answers for every question with:

• Expected key points/keywords
• Step-by-step solutions for numerical
• Diagram requirements and labels
• Grading rubric (for essays)

Step 7 — CO-Bloom Matrix

Final compliance table showing every question mapped to CO + Bloom level + marks + type.

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Mathematics & LaTeX Formatting

For question papers involving mathematical expressions, output equations using LaTeX syntax for compatibility with the KaTeX/PDF rendering pipeline:

Display Math (for equations, integrals, matrices)

Use $$...$$ blocks for standalone equations:

Find:
$$\int_{0}^{\infty} x^2 e^{-x} dx$$

Solve:
$$\begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \times \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \end{bmatrix} =
\begin{bmatrix} 5 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix}$$

Evaluate:
$$\sum_{i=1}^{n} i^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$$

Inline Math (for variables, formulas in text)

Use \(...\) for math within a sentence:

Find the value of \(x\) such that \(f(x) = x^2 + 3x - 5\).

The partial derivative \(\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}\) is given by...

Supported LaTeX Constructs

Construct	LaTeX Example	Renders As
Fractions	\frac{a}{b}	a/b fraction
Integrals	\int_{0}^{1} x dx	∫₀¹ x dx
Summations	\sum_{i=1}^{n} i	Σᵢ₌₁ⁿ i
Matrices	\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}	2×2 matrix
Determinants	\begin{vmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{vmatrix}	2×2 determinant
Greek symbols	\alpha, \beta, \lambda	α, β, λ
Derivatives	\frac{dy}{dx}, \frac{\partial u}{\partial x}	dy/dx, ∂u/∂x
Fourier Series	a_0 + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (a_n \cos(nx) + b_n \sin(nx))	Fourier series
Eigenvalues	\lambda I - A	λI - A

Math Rendering Pipeline

Question Paper (Markdown + LaTeX)
        │
        ▼
scripts/convert-to-pdf.js
        │
        ├── marked (Markdown → HTML)
        ├── KaTeX (server-side: $$...$$, \(...\) → rendered HTML)
        └── Playwright Chromium (HTML → A4 PDF)
        │
        ▼
SPPU-style PDF (Times New Roman)

Rules

• All mathematical expressions MUST use proper LaTeX syntax — never plain text approximations (e.g., write \(x^2\) not x^2).
• Use $$...$$ for display math (equations on their own line).
• Use \(...\) for inline math (variables and formulas within text).
• Matrices use \begin{bmatrix}...\end{bmatrix}.
• Integrals use \int_{lower}^{upper}.
• Fractions use \frac{numerator}{denominator}.
• Greek letters use backslash notation: \alpha, \beta, \theta, etc.
• Partial derivatives use \frac{\partial}{\partial x}.

Output Format

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[UNIVERSITY NAME]
[Subject Code] - [Subject Name]
[Program] ([Semester/Year])
[Pattern Name]
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Time: [X Hours]                              [Max. Marks: Y]
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Instructions:
1) [Instruction 1 as per pattern]
2) [Instruction 2]
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
================================================================

[SECTION HEADER IF APPLICABLE]
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Q1) [Question composition per pattern]

                              OR

Q2) [OR alternative]

... (repeat for all sections/pairs)

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P.T.O.
================================================================

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MARKING SCHEME
================================================================
[Detailed mark breakdown per question]
================================================================

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ANSWER KEY
================================================================
[Model answers per question]
================================================================

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CO-BLOOM COMPLIANCE MATRIX
================================================================
Q No | Unit | CO | Bloom | Type      | Marks
[rows]
================================================================

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Quality Checklist

Before final output, verify:

• All questions match the selected university pattern exactly
• Total marks add up (cross-check every sub-part)
• Bloom's distribution is within recommended range
• Every question has CO mapping
• Every question has a marking scheme
• OR alternatives are genuinely different (not same question reworded)
• Difficulty is appropriate for the examination level
• Language is clear, unambiguous, and grammatically correct
• Diagrams requested are actually drawable within exam constraints
• Numerical problems have all required data stated (or "Assume suitable data" noted)
• Answer key covers all questions with sufficient detail
• No copyright or proprietary content used without attribution

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Examples

Example 1 (SPPU 2019 Pattern — DBMS):

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SPPU - 410243
B.E. (Computer Engineering)
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
(2019 Pattern) (Sem - II) (410243)
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Time: 2½ Hours                              Max. Marks: 70
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Instructions:
1) Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
================================================================

Q1) a) Explain ACID properties with examples.                [9]
        CO: CO1 | L2
     b) Draw and explain ER diagram for Hospital system.      [9]
        CO: CO2 | L3
                               OR
Q2) a) Differentiate between B+ Tree and B- Tree indexing.   [9]
        CO: CO3 | L4
     b) Solve: Given schedule S, check conflict serializable  [9]
        CO: CO3 | L3
... (Q3-Q8 similar)

Example 2 (VTU Pattern — DSA):

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VTU - 18CS32
B.E. (Computer Science & Engineering)
DATA STRUCTURES AND APPLICATIONS
(2018 Scheme) (III Sem)
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Time: 3 Hours                              Max. Marks: 100
================================================================
Instructions:
1) Answer FIVE full questions, choosing one from each module.
2) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
3) Use of calculator is permitted.
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MODULE - 1
Q1) a) Explain array representation of Stack with example.     [10]
        CO: CO1 | L2
     b) Write algorithm to convert Infix to Postfix.          [10]
        CO: CO2 | L3
                               OR
Q2) a) Design a Circular Queue using arrays.                  [10]
        CO: CO3 | L4
     b) Evaluate Postfix: 5 3 + 8 * 4 -  (show stack).       [10]
        CO: CO2 | L3
... (Q3-Q10 for Modules 2-5)

Example 3 (Generic — 50 marks, 2 hr, 4 units):

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[University Name]
[Subject Code] - [Subject Name]
[Program]
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Time: 2 Hours                              Max. Marks: 50
================================================================
Instructions:
1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
================================================================

Q1) Attempt ALL of the following:                            [10]
    a) Define [concept].                                       [2] CO1|L1
    b) State [principle].                                      [2] CO1|L1
    c) Fill in: ______ converts X to Y.                        [2] CO1|L1
    d) True/False: [statement].                                 [2] CO1|L2
    e) Match Column A with B.                                  [2] CO2|L2

Q2) a) Explain [topic] with neat diagram.                     [8] CO2|L3
    b) Solve [numerical].                                      [7] CO3|L3
                               OR
Q3) a) Compare [X] and [Y] (4 points).                        [6] CO4|L4
    b) Design [system] for [specification].                   [9] CO5|L6

Q4) Case Study: [Real-world scenario]                        [10]
    a) Identify issues                                         [3] CO4|L4
    b) Apply [concept] to solve                                [4] CO3|L3
    c) Justify your choice                                     [3] CO5|L5

... (marking scheme and answer key follow)

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Edge Cases & Handing Instructions

• User provides no syllabus: Ask for syllabus or at least unit names/topics. Cannot generate CO mappings without syllabus.
• User provides no CO list: Ask for CO statements. Offer to generate generic CO numbers if they confirm.
• User wants hybrid pattern: Use Generic Pattern base, incorporate elements from specific patterns as requested.
• User wants multiple subjects: Generate separate papers serially, each with its own header.
• Memory limit: Papers for 100+ marks may be long. Prioritise question text + CO + marks inline; move marking scheme and answer key to appended sections.
• User provides question bank: Use the provided bank to select/adapt questions — do not always generate from scratch.
• User wants solutions for students: Generate answer key only. Do NOT put solutions inline with the question paper (solutions go in a separate section/attachment).
• Open book / take-home exam: Adjust question design — avoid pure recall, focus on application, analysis, and design.
• MCQ-heavy paper: Include answer key as a bubble sheet / answer grid for quick reference.
• Language: Generate paper in English unless the user specifies otherwise. Support bilingual (e.g., English + regional language) if requested.
• Format preference: Default to plain text. Support LaTeX, Markdown, or PDF-structured output if requested.

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Version History

Version	Date	Changes
2.0	2026-05	Complete rewrite: universal patterns, 13 question types, CO/Bloom, marking scheme, answer key
1.0	2025-02	Original SPPU-only exam paper generator

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Session Config

This skill integrates with the session config system (deps/session-profile.json). Before executing, check for an existing session profile:

• If deps/session-profile.json exists, read university, subject, pattern, and exam_type fields to auto-configure the skill.
• If the file does not exist, fall back to user-provided context or prompt the user to run setup-exam-prompt (or npm run init) first.
• Session config eliminates redundant context detection — detection happens once and is reused across all skill calls.