Run Secure Exams
Without the Internet.
SmartGrader enables schools to conduct large-scale, cheat-resistant computer-based tests over a local network — with full data ownership and zero cloud dependency during exams.
About SmartGrader
SmartGrader is a secure, offline-first computer-based testing and grading platform built specifically for African schools. It operates entirely within a local network, enabling institutions to conduct large-scale, cheat-resistant examinations without any dependency on the internet.
By combining encrypted session management, real-time monitoring, and automatic grading, SmartGrader delivers the reliability of enterprise-grade CBT infrastructure to schools that need stability, control, and full data ownership.
Built for Today. Designed for Scale.
SmartGrader is engineered to grow with institutions — from individual schools to large examination bodies — without compromising security or performance.
✔ Offline-first architecture
✔ Institutional-grade security
✔ Full data ownership
✔ Built for African infrastructure realities
SmartGrader is designed and developed by Vickels Studios.
Coming this September, 2026
Everything your school needs for CBT, in just three things.
No server room. No rack hardware. No IT engineer on standby. If your school already has these three things, you're ready to run exams today.
Android Phone
Runs SmartGrader
Any Wi-Fi Router
Connects everyone together
Student & Teacher Devices
Phones · laptops · tablets · PCs
- Install SmartGrader on any Android phone to power your examination server.
- Connect it to your existing Wi-Fi router. No special networking required.
- Students and teachers join instantly using phones, laptops, tablets, or desktop computers.
- No dedicated servers. No expensive hardware. Just launch exams and start grading.
See it running
Secure Role-based Access
SmartGrader separates student and staff access with encrypted session authentication, ensuring controlled exam environments and administrative oversight at all times.
- ✔ Real-time monitoring
- ✔ Automatic grading
- ✔ 256 bit Session encryption (End to End)
- ✔ Offline data sync and authentication
- ✔ Staff / administrator login
How SmartGrader Works
SmartGrader runs entirely within your school’s local network, delivering speed, security, and complete data control.
Host Local Server
Install the SmartGrader app on a secure Android device that serves as the centralized exam control system.
Connect Devices
Students and staff connect via LAN or Wi-Fi — no internet required during exams. Staff may use mobile or desktop devices, while students use computers only.
Run & Auto-Grade
Start sessions, monitor activity in real time, and access graded results instantly with precision.
Disaster-Proof Protection
Student responses are automatically saved every second. Even during power outages or unexpected shutdowns, exams resume exactly where they stopped.
Built to be cheat-proof.
By design, not by policy.
SmartGrader's security isn't a layer on top — it's the foundation. Every session is isolated, encrypted, and monitored from login to submission.
End-to-End Encrypted Sessions
Every exam session runs on locally-scoped encryption. Packet replay is useless. Traffic sniffing gets nothing. Each session is cryptographically unique.
Controlled Device Access
Students can only access exams through authorized devices on the approved local network. No internet. No external connections. No way in that isn't sanctioned.
Real-Time Monitoring & Audit Logs
Administrators see every active session live. Every action is timestamped and logged — giving you an immutable record of exactly what happened and when.
Tamper-Resistant Results
Scores are computed and sealed automatically. No manual grading pipeline means no interference point. Results are as final as the moment they're generated.
256-bit Session Keys
Random 256-bit salts are issued per session, making credential reuse and replay attacks mathematically futile. Authentication always precedes key issuance.
Auto-Logout on Suspicious Activity
Tab switching, browser minimization, or user-agent changes trigger an immediate session termination. The exam environment locks down the moment something looks wrong.
Built for Real Exam Focus
SmartGrader delivers a calm, structured digital testing experience that keeps students focused and institutions in control. No distractions. No instability. Just seamless examination flow.
✔ Clean, distraction-free student interface
✔ Stable local network performance
✔ Instant submission and result processing
✔ Consistent exam experience across devices

Not sure where to start?
Step-by-step tutorials walk you through setup, exam creation, and running your first CBT session, no technical background required.
Browse TutorialsModernize Digital Examinations
Without Internet Dependence.
SmartGrader is rolling out to selected institutions. Request early access and be among the first to deploy a secure, offline-first examination system built for scale.
Grow With SmartGrader
Help schools adopt better grading tools — and earn for every successful subscription.
Who Can Join
- NYSC members
- University students
- Teachers
- ICT / Cyber cafés
- School administrators
How It Works
- Register as a partner
- Introduce SmartGrader to a school
- The school subscribes
- You receive your commission
What You Earn
- ₦X per yearly subscription
- ₦Y per termly subscription
- Paid after confirmed payment
We value integrity and long-term partnerships focused on improving schools.
First term onboarding — setup, training and deployment included
Estimate your termly renewal
Slide to match your school's student population
See full pricing breakdown
- Pricing Label Price you pay How cheap it is per student
- Up to 200 students ₦40,000 ₦200 per student
- 201–300 students ₦60,000 ₦200 per student
- 301–400 students ₦70,000 ₦175 per student
- 401–500 students ₦80,000 ₦160 per student
- 501–600 students ₦90,000 ₦150 per student
- 601–700 students ₦100,000 ₦143 per student
- 701–800 students ₦110,000 ₦138 per student
- 801–900 students ₦120,000 ₦133 per student
- 901–1000 students ₦130,000 ₦130 per student
- 1001–2000 students ₦140,000 ₦70 per student
- Above 2,000 students ₦150,000 ₦75 per student
Why schools save more with SmartGrader
- Printing and re-printing exam papers every term
- Hours lost to manual marking and human error
- Malpractice investigations, re-sits, and disputed results
- Expensive dedicated CBT infrastructure and IT staff
- One flat termly fee covers unlimited digital exams
- Instant, automatic grading with zero marking errors
- Built-in anti-cheat and malpractice prevention
- Runs on a phone your school already has — no server room needed
Full setup, phone plus router plus license, typically costs a fraction of traditional CBT centre infrastructure.
Benefits you get...
Cloud backup
Zero-knowledge encrypted backup, held with your school's own key
Topic-based analytics
See exactly which topics students struggle with, not just their score
Instant results
Objective questions grade themselves the moment a student submits
Cyber security
Encrypted local network, device limits, and full activity logs
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