> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.acadine.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Key Concepts

> Essential terminology and concepts to understand Acadine

Understanding these core concepts will help you navigate Acadine and make the most of its features.

## Institute Structure

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  <Accordion title="Center / Branch" icon="building">
    A **Center** (also called **Branch**) is a physical location of your institute. We use both terms interchangeably since different institutes prefer different terminology.

    **Examples:**

    * Delhi Center
    * Mumbai Branch
    * Bangalore HSR Layout Center

    You can manage multiple centers from a single Acadine dashboard, making it easy to scale across locations.

    [Learn how to onboard centers →](/centres-branches/onboard-center)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Course / Target" icon="bullseye">
    A **Course** (also called **Target**) is an academic program your institute offers. We use both terms because different institutes refer to them differently.

    **Examples:**

    * JEE 2025
    * NEET 2024
    * Class 11 Commerce CBSE
    * Class 10 ICSE
    * CA Foundation
    * UPSC Prelims 2025

    Each course is aligned to specific exam boards and contains subjects, syllabus, and target examinations.

    [Learn how to create courses →](/courses-targets/create-course)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Batch" icon="users">
    A **Batch** is a group of students enrolled in a specific course at a specific center. Think of it as a classroom or section.

    **Examples:**

    * JEE 2025 Morning Batch (Delhi Center)
    * NEET 2024 Weekend Batch (Mumbai Branch)
    * Class 11 Commerce Section A (Bangalore Center)

    Batches help you organize students, assign teachers, schedule lectures, and track performance for specific groups.

    [Learn how to create batches →](/batches/create-batch)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Curriculum & Content

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  <Accordion title="Syllabus" icon="book">
    The **Syllabus** is the curriculum content aligned to specific exam boards (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, UPSC, etc.). It defines what topics students need to learn.

    Acadine's AI uses syllabus mapping to:

    * Generate relevant question papers
    * Ensure coverage of all topics
    * Track performance at chapter/topic/subtopic levels

    [Learn how to configure syllabus →](/courses-targets/edit-syllabus)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Exam Boards" icon="certificate">
    **Exam Boards** are educational standards bodies that define curriculum and conduct examinations.

    **Examples:**

    * CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
    * ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education)
    * State Boards (Maharashtra, Karnataka, etc.)
    * UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
    * Competitive exams (JEE, NEET)

    Acadine's AI evaluation is aligned to these exam board standards for consistent grading.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Subjects" icon="flask">
    **Subjects** are individual disciplines within a course (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Accountancy).

    Each subject contains:

    * Chapters
    * Topics
    * Subtopics

    This hierarchy allows you to track student performance at granular levels and identify exactly where students struggle.

    [Learn how to add subjects →](/courses-targets/add-subjects)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Study Materials" icon="file-lines">
    **Study Materials** are educational resources (PDFs, videos, notes, presentations) uploaded by teachers for student access.

    You can organize study materials by:

    * Subject
    * Chapter
    * Topic

    Students can access materials anytime through their dashboard or mobile app.

    [Learn how to upload study materials →](/study-materials/upload-study-material)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Users & Roles

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Admin" icon="user-shield">
    An **Admin** is an institute owner, director, or manager with full control over the platform.

    **Admin Capabilities:**

    * Manage all centers, courses, and batches
    * Onboard students, teachers, and other admins
    * Access institute-wide analytics
    * Make announcements

    [Getting started as Admin →](/getting-started/for-admin)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Teacher" icon="chalkboard-user">
    A **Teacher** creates educational content, schedules assessments, and tracks student performance.

    **Teacher Capabilities:**

    * Generate question papers using AI
    * Schedule tests and lectures
    * Upload study materials
    * View student performance in assigned batches
    * Make announcements

    [Getting started as Teacher →](/getting-started/for-teacher)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Student" icon="graduation-cap">
    A **Student** is enrolled in batches, attends lectures, takes tests, and accesses study materials.

    **Student Capabilities:**

    * View lecture and test schedules
    * Access study materials
    * Submit assignments
    * View detailed evaluation feedback
    * Track personal performance over time
    * Challenge grades if needed

    [Getting started as Student →](/getting-started/for-student)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Assessment & Evaluation

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  <Accordion title="Question Paper" icon="file-pen">
    A **Question Paper** is a test document created either by AI or manually by teachers.

    **AI-Generated Question Papers:**

    * Created in 10 minutes based on syllabus weightage
    * Control question types, difficulty, and marks
    * Auto-aligned to exam board patterns

    Teachers can edit questions, swap from question bank, or add new questions manually.

    [Learn how to generate question papers →](/question-papers/configure-syllabus-weightage)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Test" icon="clipboard-check">
    A **Test** is a formal assessment typically conducted offline with an invigilator present.

    **Key Features:**

    * Scheduled with automatic student notifications
    * Answer sheets are uploaded after test completion
    * **Automatically evaluated by AI within 24 hours**
    * Detailed feedback provided for every question
    * Results shared with students and parents

    [Learn how to schedule tests →](/tests-evaluation/schedule-test)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Assignment" icon="pen-to-square">
    An **Assignment** is practice work or homework given to students for learning and practice.

    **Key Features:**

    * Students complete at home at their own pace
    * Answer sheets can be uploaded
    * **NOT automatically evaluated by default** (optional manual grading)
    * Used for practice and reinforcement

    [Learn how to create assignments →](/assignments/create-upload-assignment)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Answer Sheet" icon="sheet-plastic">
    An **Answer Sheet** is a handwritten response submitted by students for evaluation.

    **For Tests:**

    * Teachers scan and upload answer sheets
    * AI evaluates within 24 hours
    * Students receive detailed feedback

    **For Assignments:**

    * Students upload on their own
    * Optional manual grading by teachers

    [Learn how to upload answer sheets →](/tests-evaluation/upload-answer-sheets)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Rubric-based Evaluation" icon="list-check">
    **Rubric-based Evaluation** is how Acadine's AI grades answer sheets using standardized marking schemes aligned to exam board standards (CBSE, ICSE, UPSC, etc.).

    **Features:**

    * Consistent grading across all students
    * Step-wise marking for partial credit
    * Detailed feedback for every question
    * Aligned to official exam patterns

    This ensures fair, unbiased evaluation that matches real exam grading.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Grade Challenge" icon="scale-balanced">
    A **Grade Challenge** is when a student disputes their test score and requests re-evaluation.

    **How it works:**

    * Student submits challenge with reason
    * System automatically reviews the evaluation
    * Teachers can manually review if needed
    * Updated grade is communicated to student

    This transparent process builds trust and ensures fair evaluation.

    [Learn how to challenge grades →](/tests-evaluation/challenge-grade)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  **Test vs Assignment: Key Difference**

  * **Test:** Formal assessment → Auto-evaluated by AI → Results in 24 hours
  * **Assignment:** Practice/homework → NOT auto-evaluated → Optional manual grading

  Both can have answer sheets uploaded, but only tests trigger automatic AI evaluation.
</Note>

## Communication & Scheduling

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  <Accordion title="Notice Board" icon="megaphone">
    The **Notice Board** is where admins and teachers post announcements to specific groups.

    **Announcement Targeting:**

    * All students
    * Specific centers
    * Specific courses
    * Specific batches

    Students receive notifications and can view announcements on their dashboard.

    [Learn how to make announcements →](/notice-board/make-announcement)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Lectures" icon="presentation-screen">
    A **Lecture** is a class scheduled by teachers. It can be online or offline—Acadine simply helps you schedule and notify students.

    **Features:**

    * Schedule with date, time, and location/link
    * Automatic notifications sent to students
    * Students can view schedule on calendar
    * Add meeting links for online lectures

    [Learn how to schedule lectures →](/lectures/schedule-lecture)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Notifications" icon="bell">
    **Notifications** are automatic alerts sent to users about important events.

    **Delivery:**

    * **Primary:** Mobile app push notifications
    * **Fallback:** Email (if mobile app not installed)

    **Notification Types:**

    * Test schedules
    * Lecture schedules
    * Result announcements
    * New study material uploads
    * Announcements from notice board
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

Now that you understand the key concepts, dive into the platform:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="For Admins" icon="user-shield" href="/getting-started/for-admin">
    Set up your institute
  </Card>

  <Card title="For Teachers" icon="chalkboard-user" href="/getting-started/for-teacher">
    Create assessments
  </Card>

  <Card title="For Students" icon="graduation-cap" href="/getting-started/for-student">
    Start learning
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  Bookmark this page for quick reference as you explore Acadine!
</Tip>