Information for the employees who will be arranging the exams with third party software or other types of webapps/services like Lovdata.

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IT software and resource overview for Exams

The link below contains a previous overview of registered courses and IT needs that have been requested for use during exams.

Starting from autumn 2026, new lists will be created for each exam period.

Overview of reported IT needs for exams

Overview of Reported IT Needs for Exams

Do you require software or other services for your exam?
The use of software, online resources, and digital tools in teaching is steadily increasing. In many cases, it is natural to use the same tools in an assessment setting. This article provides an overview of the available options and explains how to register various IT needs for exam settings. This applies mainly to on-campus (school) exams.

All IT needs must always be reported before the deadline of the relevant exam period.
If you need IT software or other resources again for a later exam, you must submit a new request in the same manner.

This ensures optimal use of available capacity.

SLD Plan will send an e-mail with details regarding planning ahead for the upcoming exam period. This e-mail is sent three to four weeks before the final deadline.

This e-mail that is sent out in April is for autumn planning, and the one sent in September is for spring planning.

Deadlines for changes/requests to IT needs:

• September 30 for the spring period
• April 30 for the autumn period
   

Do you need software or services for your exam?

The use of software and digital tools in teaching is increasing, and in many cases it is natural to use them in assessment as well.

In the Excel form, you can register needs for:

• software
• online resources and external services
• attachments or datasets students need
• equipment such as headphones, drawing tablets, etc.

Processing of submitted needs

We process needs on a rolling basis. Software packaging and license clarification can take time, especially when there are dependencies on external vendors.

Previously used software can often be updated, but if a newer version exists and you prefer to use an older, specific version, this must be stated clearly.
 

Why must services that do not require installation also be reported?

All exams with IT needs must be reported — this also includes:

• web-based services
• web applications
• external resources that are used without installation

This ensures that:

• students with accommodations receive correct access
• exam computers can be configured to open required resources
• capacity and technical clarifications can be planned in advance

Capacity for On-Campus Exams

We have a limited number of computers available for exams that require IT resources. These machines are powerful enough for academic software and are locked down to only the resources permitted during the exam.

Available capacity:

• Trondheim: 597 desktop computers
  (736 including machines reserved for accommodations)
• Ålesund: 113
• Gjøvik: 171

Do you need advice?
Do you have questions related to the choice of software or how IT needs should be handled in your examination? Contact us by email at digitalvurdering@it.ntnu.no, either before or after you have submitted a needs request.