MCT-1Early cumulative
Early cumulative assessment
Covers chapters completed so far- Checks retention of earlier chapters
- Combines completed chapters in one paper
- Tests basic cumulative readiness
- Finds early cross-chapter gaps
Classes 8 to 12, CBSE and CISCE. Launching 13 November 2026
Know your gap.Improve your score.
A personalised learning and examination-preparation system that plans what to study, tests what you have learned, evaluates your answers and tells you exactly what to improve next.
Why 2 marks were cutMissing equation and one key term in Q7
+14% after PETTrigonometry application gap closing
Academic Year 2026-27
Darpan goes live on 13 November 2026
Built for the 2026-27 session, for Classes 8 to 12 on CBSE and CISCE. Registrations are already open.
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- 15 Oct 2026Early registration closes
- 13 Nov 2026Darpan launches
Early registration
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Register for Academic Year 2026-27 on or before 15 October 2026, and use Darpan without charge until 31 March 2027.
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Who is Darpan for today?
Choose who you are. We will show you what Darpan does for you first.
How Darpan works
Practice is only the start. The gap is the point.
Most platforms stop at a score. Darpan keeps going until the reason behind every lost mark is found and fixed.
- PractiseChapter-wise and board-pattern questions, planned on your calendar.
- Write answersWrite like the real exam, then upload or type your answer.
- Get evaluatedQuestion-wise marks against key points, steps and structure.
- Know your gapWhere marks were lost, and why they were lost.
- ImproveTargeted revision on exactly those concepts and habits.
- Test againPET checks whether the gap has really closed.
- Exam readinessA Readiness Score that moves with your real progress.
How Darpan works
A plan made for one student, sixteen steps long, that keeps adjusting around real life.
The complete Darpan learning journey
Sixteen steps from your first plan to exam readiness
Tap any step to see what happens there and what Darpan learns about you at that point.
Personalised Calendar
Your study plan. Built around your life.
Every Darpan journey runs on a calendar made for one student. It considers your board, class, subjects, chapters and exam dates, alongside school timings, holidays, festivals, travel and family commitments.
Block a date and Darpan quietly moves your chapters, tests and revision to the next free days, so nothing is skipped and nothing piles up.
- Board, class, subjects and chapters
- Exam dates and test schedule
- School schedule and holidays
- Festivals, travel and family programmes
- Pending and completed chapters
- Revision built in before every MCT
October 2026
Try it: block a dateSelect any date to block it. Sundays are rest days.
Tests that explain every mark
Chapter Tests and MCTs find the gaps, the Gap Analysis Note explains them, and PET checks they have closed.
Chapter Test
Master one chapter at a time.
Once a chapter is planned and studied, Darpan conducts a Chapter Test. It checks more than the final answer. It checks how you got there and how you wrote it.
- Understood the core concepts
- Retained important information
- Applied concepts correctly
- Written answers properly
- Marks lost to concept gaps
- Marks lost to incomplete answers
- Avoidable mistakes spotted
- Repeat practice where your plan permits
With every Chapter Test, Darpan understands your strengths and weaknesses a little better.
Chapter Test result
Class 10 Science, Chemical Reactions and Equations21/ 25
Core concepts understood Strong
Balancing equations Strong
Types of reactions, application Needs attention
Answer completeness in 3-mark questions 2 marks lost
Careless errors (state symbols missed) Avoidable
Next on your calendar Acids, Bases and Salts
Multiple Chapter Test
From individual chapters to exam-level thinking
Chapter Tests check one chapter. MCTs check whether you can remember, connect and apply several chapters together, the way the board exam will ask you to.
MCT-2Broader cumulative
Broader cumulative assessment
More chapters, earlier ones rechecked- Tests more chapters together
- Re-checks previous learning
- Measures application and cross-chapter understanding
- Identifies recurring weaknesses
MCT-3Final cumulative
Final rehearsal before gap correction
Broad syllabus, board pattern- Full cumulative exam rehearsal
- Board-pattern practice
- Deep diagnostic assessment
- Prepares the data for your Gap Analysis Note
MCT-1thenMCT-2thenMCT-3thenGap Analysis NotethenPET
There is no separate "Gap Analysis Test". MCT-3 feeds the Gap Analysis Note, and PET then checks those exact gaps.
Gap Analysis Note
Not just marks. Know why marks were lost.
After your cumulative assessments, especially MCT-3, Darpan studies your performance and writes a personalised Gap Analysis Note. You will not just see "You scored 62/80". You will see the story behind that number.
Where marks were lostSubject, chapter and topic, question by question.
Why they were lostConcept, application, reasoning, incompleteness or carelessness.
What to improve nextA short, ordered list that feeds straight into PET.
Gap Analysis Note after MCT-3
Class 10 Mathematics
62 / 80
18 marks lost, and here is why
Trigonometry, height and distance−6Application gap: correct formula, wrong angle chosen in 2 of 3 problems
Quadratic equations, word problems−4Conceptual: forming the equation from the statement
Incomplete steps in 4-mark answers−4Answer-writing: final step and units missing
Calculation slips−3Avoidable: sign errors, repeated from MCT-2
Statistics, ogive reading−1Presentation: axis not labelled
Already strongReal Numbers, Coordinate Geometry, Probability
Revise firstHeights and Distances, then forming quadratics
PET
PET: test what you need to improve
PET is the focused assessment that follows your Gap Analysis Note. It is not another random full paper. It goes straight to the concepts, chapters and habits that cost you marks, and checks whether they have actually improved.
- Weak concepts identified
- Recurring mistakes
- Weak chapters
- Application gaps
- Answer-writing deficiencies
- Previously lost marks
Did the gaps close?
After PETMCT-3PET
Heights and distances+42%
Forming quadratic equations+25%
Complete steps and units+35%
Sign and calculation slipsKeep practising
Sample illustration. Actual PET content is built from each student's own Gap Analysis Note.
Answer evaluation and feedback
Answers, not just marks.
Write answers the way you would in the real examination and submit them. Darpan evaluates each answer the way an examiner reads it.
- Correctness
- Concept coverage
- Key points
- Step-wise working
- Answer structure
- Relevance
- Completeness
- Presentation where relevant
Student answerEvaluationMarksWhy marks were cutHow to improve
Question 7
Class 10 Science, 3 marksWhy does a copper vessel develop a green coating when left in moist air for a long time?
Copper reacts with the air and becomes green. This is called corrosion. So the vessel turns green after some time.
Submitted from phone photo. Tap Evaluated to see the feedback.
Copper reacts with the air and becomes green. This is called corrosion. So the vessel turns green after some time.
1.5 / 3. Why marks were cut
- Did not say it is moist carbon dioxide and oxygen in air that react (−0.5)
- Green substance not named: basic copper carbonate (−0.5)
- No chemical equation given (−0.5)
What went wellCorrectly identified the process as corrosion.
How to improveName the reactants, name the product, then write the equation. That three-part structure earns full marks on most 3-mark "why" questions.
Know how ready you are
A Readiness Score built from real results, a target you set, and a mentor that knows your plan.
Darpan Readiness Score
One honest number for how exam-ready you are
The Readiness Score is updated after every major assessment. It grows from your Chapter Tests, MCTs and PET, so it reflects real performance, not time spent on the app.
Chapter Tests completed
MCT-1, MCT-2, MCT-3
Gaps closed in PET
Consistency with your plan
78%Overall readiness
Mathematics84% Strong
English81% Strong
Science74% Needs attention
Social Science63% Priority
StrongNeeds attentionPriority improvement
Target marks and adaptive practice
Your target. Your difficulty. Your journey.
Set the marks you are aiming for. Darpan adjusts your practice to your current performance, your weak and strong concepts, the syllabus you have finished and the exams coming up.
A higher target brings in more application, analytical, competency-based and higher-order questions.
90%+target
AI guidance and mentorship
A study mentor that knows your plan and your gaps
Ask what to study today, why marks were lost or how close you are to your target. The Darpan mentor answers from your own calendar, test results and Gap Analysis Note, and sends parents a short weekly suggestion too.
- What should I study today?
- Which chapter is weak?
- Why did I lose marks?
- What should I revise next?
- Which test is coming?
- Am I improving?
Darpan MentorKnows your plan and results
Hi Aarav. You have Acids, Bases and Salts on your plan today, and MCT-2 is on Saturday. What would you like to know?
For students
What exactly will I get as a Darpan student?
A plan for every day, a test for every chapter and a clear reason for every lost mark.
Plan
Know what to study, and when.
- Personalised Study Calendar
- Chapter-wise Study Planning
- Target Marks
- Weekly Progress
- Revision Recommendations
Practise
Board-style, from day one.
- Chapter Tests
- Multiple Chapter Tests: MCT-1, MCT-2, MCT-3
- Board-pattern Question Papers
- Daily MCQ Practice
- Written Answer Practice
- Adaptive Difficulty
Get evaluated
Feedback an examiner would give.
- Answer Upload
- AI-assisted Evaluation
- Question-wise Marks
- "Why Marks Were Cut" Feedback
- Gap Analysis Note
- PET
Grow
See yourself improving.
- Subject-wise and Chapter-wise Analytics
- Topic-wise Strengths and Weaknesses
- Readiness Score
- Weekly Aptitude and IQ Activities, where applicable
- Reasoning Practice and General Knowledge Activities, where applicable
- AI Guidance and Mentorship
Your weekly report
Planned13
Completed11
Pending2
Tests attempted3
Avg score76%
Readiness78%
Score trend, last 6 tests
Strong areasChemical reactions, Real numbers, Grammar
Weak areasHeights and distances, Map work
Upcoming planAcids, Bases and Salts, revision on Friday, MCT-2 on Saturday
For parents
Understand your child's progress without checking every notebook
Simple language, clear weekly updates and a calendar you can shape around family life. You will know what is done, what is pending and where your attention is needed.
Plan and schedule
- Parent Dashboard
- Your child's Personalised Calendar
- Block travel, festival or unavailable dates
- Study-plan visibility
- Upcoming tests
Completion
- Tests completed vs planned
- Missed activities
- Weekly Progress Report
- Target marks progress
Performance
- Subject-wise and chapter-wise performance
- Strengths and weaknesses
- Readiness Score and improvement trend
- Gap Analysis summary and PET progress
Mistakes and guidance
- Repeated mistakes
- Careless and avoidable mistakes
- Conceptual mistakes
- AI-generated weekly suggestions
- Areas needing your attention
Aarav's week
Class 10, CBSEPlan completed11 / 13
Tests taken3
Readiness78%
Missed2
Next testMCT-2, Sat
Blocked datesOct 17 to 20
Suggestion for this weekAarav skipped two Science revisions. A 20-minute session on Wednesday evening will keep MCT-2 on track.
For tutors and coaching institutesTeach everyone.
Teach everyone.
Understand each student.
Assign, schedule and evaluate faster. Then see every student's gaps, every batch's weak chapters, and exactly who needs your attention this week.
Batch 10-A, Mathematics
3 need attention| Student | Chapters | MCT-2 | Top gap | Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riya S. | 9 / 14 | 72 | Statistics | 81% |
| Kabir M. | 8 / 14 | 58 | Trigonometry | 66% |
| Ananya D. | 9 / 14 | 76 | Quadratics | 84% |
| Ishaan P. | 6 / 14 | 41 | Incomplete steps | 52% |
| Meera K. | 9 / 14 | 61 | Trigonometry | 69% |
Common weak chapter in this batch: Trigonometry, heights and distances
Manage
- Tutor Dashboard
- Student, batch and subject management
- Chapter progress tracking
- Student calendars, where authorised
Assess
- Assign Chapter Tests and MCTs
- Schedule assessments
- Question paper generation
- Board-pattern tests
- Student answer submission
- Faster evaluation workflow
Analyse
- Question-wise performance
- Student-wise and chapter-wise gap analysis
- Topic-wise weakness analysis
- Compare students and batches
Report
- Students requiring attention
- Readiness Score
- Weekly academic reports
- Performance trends
- Downloadable and shareable reports, where applicable
For schools
From marksheets to meaningful academic insight.
An institutional analytics layer across classes, sections, subjects and chapters. Plan assessments, support evaluation, spot at-risk and high-performing students early, and keep parents informed.
Structure
- School Dashboard
- Class and section management
- Student management
- Teacher and tutor access
- Subject management
- Academic calendar
Assessment
- Assessment scheduling
- Chapter Test management
- MCT management
- Board-pattern assessment
- Answer evaluation support
- PET tracking
Analytics
- Student, class and section-level
- Subject and chapter-level
- Gap analysis
- Readiness Score
- Compare classes and batches
Action
- Identify at-risk students
- Identify high-performing students
- Weekly and monthly reports
- Parent progress communication
- Teacher performance support data
- Academic intervention planning
Class 10 readiness by section
Sample view| Section | Students | Maths | Science | English | Social Science | At risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-A | 42 | 81% | 71% | 83% | 68% | 4 |
| 10-B | 40 | 69% | 66% | 79% | 57% | 9 |
| 10-C | 38 | 77% | 78% | 80% | 70% | 3 |
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