# How to Run a Lok Sewa Mock Test Online

By Lariyo Editorial Team · 2026-11-01 · Exams and tests

> A good online mock test feels like the real exam: same time, same format, negative marking and a rank at the end. Here is how to run one.

Lok Sewa preparation is a long race, and mock tests are where students learn to pace themselves. Running them online lets students from every district take the same test at the same time and see where they stand. Here is how to run them well.

## Copy the real exam, not just the questions

Students need practice with the conditions as much as with the content:

- **The same number of questions and time limit** as the paper you are preparing for.
- **The same marking**, including negative marking for wrong answers if the paper uses it. Always check the current notice from the Public Service Commission for the paper's format.
- **A fixed start time**, so the test feels like an event and students cannot share answers between attempts.

Use our [negative marking calculator](https://lariyo.com/tools/negative-marking-calculator) to show students how wrong guesses change a score.

## Build a question bank first

Write questions by topic and difficulty, not by test. A bank of tagged questions lets you build balanced tests quickly and reuse good questions later. For each question, write a short explanation of the answer: that explanation is what students learn from after the test.

## Run the test live

On test day:

1. Open the test at the announced time and close entry after a few minutes.
2. Show one question at a time or the full paper, matching how students will sit the real exam.
3. Submit automatically when time runs out.

## Publish results the same day

The value of a mock test is in the review. Straight after the test:

- show each student their score, rank and time taken,
- unlock the solutions with explanations,
- and highlight the five questions most students got wrong.

Then hold a short live class on those five questions. It is the most useful hour of the week.

## Track progress across weeks

One test says little. Ten tests show a trend. Look at each student's scores over time and by topic. A student stuck at the same score in General Knowledge needs a different plan from one whose maths is slipping.

## Practical tips

- Announce the schedule for the whole month in advance.
- Keep a practice test open for students who missed the live one, but rank only the live attempt.
- Mix easy and hard questions so every student finishes with something to build on.
- Give the toppers a small reward, such as a free month or a certificate.

Lariyo's [live tests](https://lariyo.com/features/live-tests) handle timing, negative marking, ranks, solutions and analysis automatically. If you prepare Lok Sewa candidates, see [Lariyo for Lok Sewa preparation](https://lariyo.com/solutions/lok-sewa-preparation).

## Frequently asked questions

### How often should students take a Lok Sewa mock test?

Once a week works for most batches, with a full-length test every two to four weeks as the exam gets closer.

### Should mock tests use negative marking?

Yes, if the paper you are preparing for uses it. Practising with the same marking teaches students when to skip a question.

Tags: lok-sewa, mock-test, mcq
Source: https://lariyo.com/blog/run-lok-sewa-mock-test-online