A detailed guide on installing of SEA and Attempting a Test on

CodeTantra’s Secure Exam Application(SEA) - SEA

Table of Contents
Know your Email Id and Password 2
1. How to install CodeTantra SEA (One time activity) 2
How to attempt a Non-Proctored Test from SEA 5
Step 1 : Run the SEA 5
Step 2 : Search and select your institute 6
Step 3 : Login 7
Step 4 : Open Test 8
Step 5 : Start Test 8
Step 6 : Answer the Coding questions in the test 9
Step 7 : Answer the MCQs questions 10
Step 8 : Finishing the test 10
Important elements of the Test Interface 12
Feature 1 : Alternate Navigation Buttons 12
Feature 2 : Jump to navigation panel 12
Feature 3 : Viewing General Instructions(Test Instructions) 13
Feature 4 : Zoom IN/OUT 14
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) 15
Login/Access Issues: 15
Test Issues: 16
Other Issues: 17
Dos and Don'ts while Attempting the Test 19
Do: 19
Don't: 19
A detailed guide on installing of SEA and Attempting a Test
on CodeTantra’s Secure Exam Application(SEA)

Know your Email Id and Password

All Tests for your Institute will be conducted only on the following url :
https://glbitm.codetantra.com/login.jsp

Your official institute email ids have been registered on the portal and OTP mails have been
sent from support@codetantra.com . Kindly search for this mail in the inbox/spam folder and
follow the instructions mentioned in the OTP mail to set a password for your account and
login.
If you are not able to find the OTP mail or OTP has expired or you have forgotten the password,
you can reset your password by clicking on Forgot Password option on the login page of
https://glbitm.codetantra.com/login.jsp

1. How to install CodeTantra SEA (One time activity)

CodeTantra SEA can be installed in Windows/Linux/Mac OS based laptop/desktop. Follow the
following steps for the installation:
1. Visit https://glbitm.codetantra.com/login.jsp using Chrome browser.
2. Enter your Email Id and Password (as set by using OTP mail).
3. Click on the Login button.

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 4. Click on the Tests tile on the homepage.

5. Click on the Mock test Scheduled for your test practise.

You will be redirected to a page to download CodeTantra’s Secure Exam Application(SEA)

 6. Click on the Download button as per the operating system of your device.

7. Double-Click on the downloaded file to install.

8. Give the permission to install, if prompted.
9. Once the installation is complete, you should see CodeTantra SEA in the start menu.
Warning: Avoid installing the CodeTantra SEA app using a locally sourced file obtained from
another person's device. Please download the CodeTantra SEA app directly from the portal as
per the operating system of your device to get the latest version of the app.
How to attempt a Non-Proctored Test from SEA

As you are now aware of the installation of the SEA from the steps mentioned in Section
1, this section will guide you through on how to attempt a non-proctored test on the SEA
application.

Step 1 : Run the SEA

○ Go to Start Menu
○ Find and click on CodeTantra SEA
Step 2 : Search and select your institute
Click on the drop down and type glbitm.codetantra.com to fetch your institute from the list.

Next : Select your institute

Select your institute

Click on glbitm.codetantra.com button from the list and click Go.

Step 3 : Login

Note : In case of invalid Login id / Password error, ensure that the logo on the login page is
the same as that of your institute. If not, then you are on the wrong login page. Recheck the
login link.
1. If you have selected a wrong institute, On the login page, click on Not Your Institution?
2. Again follow Step 02 to Step 04
Step 4 : Open Test

Select the Tests card and you will be directed to the test page

After that click on the open test button as highlighted on the below page

Step 5 : Start Test

Click on the Start Test button to start the test.
Step 6 : Answer the Coding questions in the test
Type the code in the Code Editor and click on the Submit button to check if all test cases have
passed or not

Important Notes:
If you want to execute the code in the terminal, you can click on the small play button on the top
right corner of the code editor

Step 7 : Answer the MCQs questions

1. Mark the correct option

2. Click on Next button to move to the next question
3. Prev button can be used to visit the previous question

Step 8 : Finishing the test

1. On the last question of the test, Next button is disabled.

2. To finish the test, click on the Finish Button.
3. A Test Summary will appear, after verifying the Summary, you can click on
4. Yes, I want to Finish and Exit.
Congratulations you have now successfully submitted the test!!!
Important elements of the Test Interface

Feature 1 : Alternate Navigation Buttons

You can use an alternate Previous and Next button to navigate through questions in addition to
traditional Prev and Next Button.

Feature 2 : Jump to navigation panel

You can access any question of any section from the current question by clicking on the desired
question number.
Please note : if Jump To button is not visible then most likely it has been disabled as per
the institute guidelines.

Feature 3 : Viewing General Instructions(Test Instructions)

1. Click on General Instructions button to open instruction panel.

2. Click on close after viewing the Instructions
Feature 4 : Zoom IN/OUT

You can resize the text of the question and answers by clicking on – and + button.
If there is any image in the question or option, you can click on the image to zoom in. After viewing the
image you can click on the minimize button available at top right corner of the image.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

Login/Access Issues:
​ 1. Unable to login (Wrong URL)
If you encounter an "invalid login id/password" error, ensure the logo on the login page
matches GLBITM's logo. If not, you are likely on the wrong page.

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​ Double-check and use https://glbitm.codetantra.com/login.jsp.
​ 2. Unable to login (Wrong Password)
If you have forgotten your password, click "Forgot Password" on the login page
(https://glbitm.codetantra.com/login.jsp). Enter your email, and follow instructions to reset
your password.
​ 3. Unable to login (Forgot Password)
1. Visit https://glbitm.codetantra.com/login.jsp
2. Click "Forgot Password"
3. Enter registered email and click "Recover"
4. Check email for OTP from support@codetantra.com
5. Follow instructions to reset password
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4. Unable to see the test
Verify that you are using your official GLBITM email address ending with @glbitm.ac.in.
Personal emails may not have test access.

Please note : The Password for your GLBITM Email account and your CodeTantra
account are different, you need to set your Codetantra Account Password separately.

Test Issues:
​ 5. Unable to go to next question
Check your internet connection. A stable connection is required for the test.

​ 6. Unable to start test, prompting to download SEA

Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the CodeTantra Secure Exam
Application (SEA) for your operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux).

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7. Stuck at code compilation
Check your internet connection, as a stable connection is needed for code compilation
and execution.
 ​ 8. Reloading the page
Avoid reloading or refreshing the page during a test, as it may lead to issues or loss of
progress. Contact support if you encounter problems.

Other Issues:
​ 9. How to install CodeTantra SEA?
1. Visit https://glbitm.codetantra.com/login.jsp (Chrome)
2. Login with credentials
3. Go to Tests > Take Test > Open Test
4. Click "Download" for your OS
5. Install the downloaded file
6. SEA will appear in Start menu
​ 10. Selected wrong institution during login
On the login page, click "Not Your Institution?", then search and select
"glbitm.codetantra.com".
​ 11. View general instructions for a test
Click the "General Instructions" button during the test to open the instruction panel.

​ 12. Zoom in/out on questions/answers

Use the "-" and "+" buttons to resize text. Click images to zoom in/out.
​ 13. Errors during test
Do not refresh the page. Contact support immediately via provided channels.
​ 14. Using mobile/tablet for test
Tests can only be attempted on laptop/desktop running Windows, Mac, or Linux. Mobile
devices are not supported.
Dos and Don'ts while Attempting the Test
Do:
● Please ensure to Login 30 minutes prior to the test start time to set up your
device appropriately.
● Ensure a stable internet connection of at least 1 MBPS throughout the test.
● Read the instructions carefully before starting the test, including the general
instructions and any specific instructions for coding questions.
● Double-check your answers before submitting, especially for coding questions
where you should verify the output against the given test cases.
● Close all background applications, unnecessary browser tabs, and kill any
startup apps or processes that may interfere with the test.
● Allow the CodeTantra SEA to use the network when prompted, as it requires
internet access for code compilation and execution.
● Ensure the device through which you are attempting the test are fully
charged, Also you must have a power backup incase if you are using a
Desktop.
● If you are using a personal hotspot for attempting the test, please have a
backup mobile if the hotspot is not providing stable network connectivity.

Don't:
● Refresh or reload the test page, as it may lead to issues or loss of progress.
● Navigate away from the test page or minimize the window during the test, as
it may be flagged as suspicious activity.
● Copy or share the test questions, answers, or any other test content with
anyone, as it is a violation of academic integrity.
● Use unauthorized resources or materials during the test, such as notes,
books, online resources, or assistance from others.
● Attempt to bypass the proctoring system or engage in any form of
malpractice, as it may lead to severe consequences.
● Run any screen recording software, antivirus programs, or other applications
that may interfere with the test environment.
● Leave the test window idle for an extended period, as it may lead to session
timeout and loss of progress.
● Attempt to install the CodeTantra SEA using a locally sourced file from
another device, as it may not be the latest version or may contain
unauthorized modifications.