Developers FAQS
You’ll receive an email with either an assessment link or a promo code. To complete the sign-up and verification, please use your primary email ID.
Yes, your progress is automatically tracked on the platform. All assessments and exercises you start or complete will be recorded. You can view your submissions and their detailed reports anytime in the Submissions & Reports section.
Yes, you can continue using the same account. However, to access new assessments, make sure to update your account using the latest link or promo code provided to you.
Yes, all assessments taken through your account will be available for view. You can view your test history and download the corresponding reports at any time from the Submissions & Reports section.
Yes, account verification is required before you can access the test. The verification email will be sent to your registered email ID before beginning the assessment.
If you haven’t received your credentials, promo code, or assessment link, please contact our support team at support@litwork.in for assistance. We’re here to help!
Yes, it is mandatory to complete all the assigned sections in the assessment to ensure your status is considered complete.
No, you cannot reset your Litcoder progress. All completed assessments are recorded and will be taken into account in your overall scores and progress.
Once you’ve submitted your profile details, you won’t be able to edit it by yourself. Please ensure all information is accurate and double-check before submission.
If you need to make any corrections, contact us at +91 76187 16879 or email support@litwork.in — our team will be happy to assist you.
If you're a new user, the assessment link is used to sign up. If you've already signed up using the link, you’ll need to log in instead of signing up again.
Still facing issues? Take a screenshot of the screen where you're encountering the problem and email it to support@litwork.in. Our team will assist you promptly.
Code quality is highly important, even when improving the code. Your score will be based not only on the correctness of the code you submit but also on the improvements you make to its quality. Revisions that enhance both accuracy and code quality will contribute to a better overall score.
After making changes in the code, make sure it solves the question with the help of the sample exersises. Once submitted, you’ll receive a score based on how much the code has improved, including an overall score that reflects the accuracy and quality of your fixes.
Your ability to improve a code is evaluated based on how effectively you identify and correct errors, as well as the improvements you make to the code’s accuracy, debt, and overall quality. The platform assesses both your improvement process and the final solution, including how well you optimize and clean up the code during revisions.
You should aim to identify and correct as many errors as possible to improve the code. Your score will be based on the improvements you make, including both error correction and enhancing the overall quality of the code. The more thorough your revisions, the higher your potential score.
If your code passes all test cases, it will still be considered correct, but the missed error may impact your overall score in terms of code quality. Code improvement isn’t just about passing tests—it’s also about identifying and resolving all potential issues, even those that don't immediately affect functionality.
You are expected to improve the code using your own skills and the platform's built-in tools. The goal is to evaluate your ability to identify and resolve issues independently.
We provide learning materials, quizzes, and case studies to help you understand and apply coding best practices. These resources are designed to guide you on writing clean, efficient, and well-structured code focusing on 16 industry parameters like proper use of functions, meaningful variable names, handling edge cases effectively and more. Following these practices will not only improve your score but also prepare you for real-world coding standards.
Yes, code quality is essential. While functionality is important, clean, efficient, and maintainable code is equally valued. Good code quality enhances readability, reduces the risk of errors, and makes it easier to scale and optimize in the future. It's a critical factor in real-world programming and something employers prioritize when evaluating coders.
Yes, feedback and suggestions for improvement will be included in your assessment report. These insights will help you understand areas for growth and guide you in enhancing your coding skills for future assessments.
If you're still building your coding knowledge, don’t worry! The platform is designed to guide you through the learning process. The exercises start with easier problems and gradually increase in difficulty. Be sure to use the feedback and suggestions provided after each assessment to improve.
Yes, you will be provided with sample inputs and expected outputs for each problem during the comprehensive coding proficiency test. These samples help guide your understanding of the problem and give you a reference to ensure your solution works as expected.
No, hardcoding the output is not allowed. The input should be provided through the designated input box, and your code should process that input to generate the correct output dynamically.
There is no fixed limit on the number of times you can run your code. However, after each run, you'll need to click on the code editor to make any changes before running it again. This allows you to test and revise your solution as needed.
The platform provides a built-in compiler, so you don’t need to use any external IDEs. You can write, run, and test your code directly within the platform’s integrated environment.
No, failed test cases are not visible to maintain the integrity and challenge of the assessment.
This encourages candidates to build robust, well-tested code that works for all possible inputs, not just the samples. However, you can use the provided input/output format and problem constraints to thoroughly test your code before submission.
Cognitive competencies help you analyze complex problems, develop efficient algorithms, debug issues, and adapt to new technologies. Employers value candidates who can think critically and work through challenges independently, as these abilities directly impact the quality and efficiency of the code you write.
On our platform, we specifically assess analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and learning ability—key cognitive skills that underpin effective coding. These skills enable you to approach problems methodically, evaluate solutions critically, and adapt quickly to new concepts and technologies.
Yes, the cognitive competency assessment has a time limit. Completing all the questions within the allotted time is important for scoring well.
No advanced technical knowledge is required before taking the cognitive assessment. It focuses on evaluating your analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and learning ability through problem-solving questions that don’t rely on specific programming skills.
Yes, you are required to attempt all the questions. Skipping is not allowed, and you must complete all tasks within the given time frame.
Yes, you can pause between sections in the cognitive assessment. However, make sure to complete all sections within the overall time limit.
While general coding platforms are great for practice, Litcoder is built for outcomes especially in Comprehensive Developer Proficiencies in a GenAI enabled environment and making students industry ready. Here's how it stands apart:
• Industry aligned Questions: Our questions are not generic or publicly available they’re curated to reflect real-world industry standards and technical competencies.
• Structured coding evaluations: You’re not just solving test cases; you're assessed on logic, efficiency, code quality and more factors, with detailed feedback.
• Proctored & report-based: Perfect for formal assessments, campus drives, and internal grading with transparent analytics.
• Smart prompts & AI integration: Practice working with AI coding tools through Prompt Efficacy Assessments—an emerging skill in the job market.
• Progress tracking & IDPs: Go beyond scores track your growth, understand your strengths, and receive Individual Development Plans.
Litcoder bridges the gap between practice and placement, making you interview-ready, not just problem-ready.
Yes, the number of questions and the total duration of the assessment will be clearly mentioned before you begin. This information will be displayed on the assessment before you click to start the test.
Sectional cutoffs, if any, are determined by your institution. Please check with your institution for specific cutoff criteria applicable to your assessment.
Yes, audio and video data captured during proctored assessments will be shared with colleges, institutes or recruiters on request. This helps institutions validate assessment integrity. All data is handled securely and shared strictly for evaluation and verification purposes, in compliance with our data protection policies.
No, if the assessment requires proctoring, you must grant the necessary permissions to proceed. Declining proctoring access will prevent you from starting or continuing the assessment.
If your device does not have a working camera or microphone and the assessment requires proctoring, you may not be able to proceed. In such cases, please arrange for an alternative device to complete the assessment.
No, proctoring does not impact your score. It is only used to monitor the test environment and ensure academic integrity. Your performance is evaluated solely based on your responses to the assessment questions.
The report will be generated once you click on the submit icon within 24-48 hours.
No, the assessment is a one-time attempt. Once you have submitted your responses, you will not be able to retake the test. Please ensure you're fully prepared before starting.
The assessment duration, along with the allotted dates, will be communicated to you via email. Please make sure to complete the assessment within the specified time frame.
Yes, Litcoder provides access to learning materials and development resources designed to help students improve their skills. These may include topic-specific guides, concept explanations, MCQ's, and development strategies based on assessment performance.
These resources are aimed at bridging gaps, strengthening core concepts, and preparing candidates for future assessments, placement opportunities and industry ready.
The time limit to take up the assessment will be clearly mentioned before you begin. You’ll see the total time allotted below the assessment prior to starting the test.
Yes, negative marking is applicable for certain assessments. Specifically, in Cognitive Assessments, a wrong answer may lead to a deduction in score. Other assessments typically do not have negative marking, as they are evaluated based on test case accuracy, output correctness and more factors.
Your progress will be saved only if you click the Save button before exiting. Please make sure to save your work to avoid losing any progress.
If you encounter any technical problems during the assessment, immediately try to resolve common issues like checking your internet connection or refreshing the page. If the problem persists, contact our support team right away at support@litwork.in for assistance. Make sure to provide details about the issue so we can help you promptly.
To access the platform smoothly, please use a PC or laptop with a stable internet connection. It’s recommended to use a Chromium-based browser in an incognito window. Ensure your camera and microphone are functioning properly, as they may be required for proctoring during assessments.
If your code runs successfully on your local machine but fails test cases on Litcoder, it could be due to a few common reasons:
• Output format mismatch – Even minor deviations (extra spaces, missing newlines, etc.) can cause test cases to fail.
• Hardcoded values – Ensure your logic is dynamic and handles all input variations, not just sample data.
• Incorrect input/output handling – Stick to standard I/O formats as specified in the problem description.
• Timeouts or inefficiencies – Your code might be correct but not optimized enough to run within the time limits.
Recheck the problem statement, test with edge cases, and format your output exactly as required. If you're still stuck, Reach out to our support team with a screenshot and code snippet at support@litwork.in
AI assistance is allowed only for the prompt efficacy evaluation section, where you’ll be asked to write prompts for the AI model to generate accurate code based on the questions. For all other assessments, you are expected to rely on your own skills without using AI assistance.
Unfortunately, once an assessment is submitted, it cannot be retaken. Please ensure you complete all sections before submitting.
An error 500 indicates a temporary problem with the platform’s server. Please try refreshing the page or logging out and back in.
We welcome your feedback! To report a bug or suggest a new feature, please email us at support@litwork.in with a detailed description. Your input helps us improve the platform and provide a better experience.
Check that your camera is connected and not in use by another app. Make sure your browser has permission to access the camera. Try refreshing the page or using a Chromium-based browser in incognito mode. If the problem continues, contact support@litwork.in.
If the assessment is submitted successfully, it will be considered complete. However, if the video recording fails, it might affect the proctoring review process.
As per your institute's guidelines, in some assessments, the programming language is fixed In others, you may be given the option to choose your preferred language. The available options will be specified in a dropdown at the start of thr assessment.
No, it's not possible to hide individual submissions. All completed assessments are recorded and their scores remain visible in your account.
Yes, you can view your previous attempts along with their reports in the Submissions & Reports section. The report contains the question solved, code written and the feedback. This allows you to review your performance and use it for practice and improvement.
Each assessment section has a fixed duration. Practice labs, on the other hand, are designed with flexible timing so you can complete them at your convenience.
If your device shuts down or hangs during the assessment, you can log back in and resume—provided the assessment window is still open. Make sure to save your progress regularly by clicking the Save button.
Yes, you can take Litcoder assessments from home as long as you meet the system requirements and follow the proctoring guidelines.
Yes, your college will have access to your assessment performance and reports. This helps them track your progress and provide support or guidance based on your results.
Yes, the level of proctoring depends on what your institute sets. Some proctoring restrictions include disabling cut, copy, and paste actions, monitoring window or tab switching, as well as audio and video proctoring
Yes, if the assessment includes proctoring, you must grant permission for the platform to access your camera and microphone.
If your assessment timer gets stuck, it is most likely due to an unstable internet connection or temporary network fluctuations. Please ensure your connection is stable, with a minimum recommended speed of 10 Mbps. Once your internet stabilizes, wait a few seconds in most cases, the timer will resume automatically. If the issue persists, take a screenshot of the screen and contact our support team at support@litwork.in or call +91 76187 16879 for assistance.
If your internet connection drops during a proctored exam, try to reconnect as soon as possible. Your progress will be saved if you’ve been clicking the Save button.
No, your assessment will not be cancelled due to an incorrect system clock. However, we recommend setting your device’s clock accurately to avoid any potential timing or synchronization issues during the assessment.
If your antivirus blocks camera or microphone access required for proctoring, the assessment may not start or could be interrupted. To resolve this, adjust your antivirus settings to allow browser access to the camera and microphone.
Assessment data on Litcoder is retained indefinitely unless a specific deletion request is made by the institution. This means you can access reports, submissions, and analytics whenever needed, without any expiry.
All data is securely stored and can be retrieved for future review, benchmarking, or placement reference.
No, Litcoder does not store your video or audio data permanently. Proctoring data is retained only for a limited duration, based on the requirements of the institution or recruiter using the platform.
Once its purpose such as verification or review is fulfilled, the data is either securely deleted in accordance with our data protection and compliance policies.
The Programming Logic Assessment mainly focuses on coding, testing your skills in areas like code flow, logic, correctness, efficiency, error handling, and data structures. While most questions are coding-based, some theoretical questions may be included to assess your understanding of these core concepts.
No, each MCQ has a single, definitive solution. There are no multiple correct answers for the questions.
Yes, the Programming Logic Assessment directly tests your coding knowledge, focusing on areas like code logic, error handling, code efficiency, and the use of data structures to solve problems effectively.
The assessment evaluates both your general programming skills and your understanding of specific programming languages. While the focus is on core concepts, some questions may be tailored to test language-specific knowledge based on the language used in the assessment.
No, the Programming Logic Assessment primarily focuses on assessing your understanding of programming concepts through MCQs. You won’t be required to write code, but you will need to apply logic, analyze code snippets, and solve problems related to programming principles.
Scoring well on the Programming Logic Assessment indicates a strong understanding of key programming concepts. While it provides a solid foundation, the comprehensive coding proficiency assessment will test your ability to implement these concepts in actual coding scenarios, so both assessments complement each other.
Yes, you can navigate through the questions using the sidebar on the right. This allows you to review and change your answers before submitting the assessment.
Prompt Efficacy assessment evaluates both your prompt quality and your prompt effectiveness. The assessment provides actionable insights into your ability to write clear, effective prompts that guide AI models to generate accurate and relevant code —an increasingly critical skill in modern contemporary software development workflows.
The purpose of the prompt assessment is to evaluate your ability to craft well-structured, clear, and precise prompts. Even though AI generates the code, the quality of the output depends on how effectively the prompt is written.
Both your prompt and the generated code will be scored. The evaluation considers how well you craft the prompt to guide the AI, as well as the quality and correctness of the code generated based on that prompt.
Both your prompt and the generated code are evaluated based on defined principles and quality standards. If your prompt is well-crafted but the code is incorrect, the assessment will reflect that distinction. The goal is to recognize strong prompt design while also encouraging prompts that consistently lead to accurate outputs.
Yes, you can submit the code even if you run out of prompts. Your last code and prompt at the time of submission will be considered for evaluation.
No, you will not be allowed to edit the code. Revisions in the code can only be made through changes in the prompt.
Yes, there is a time limit to complete the assessment. However, the practice labs will not have a time limit.
Yes, you can include your Litcoder report or certificate in your resume or LinkedIn profile. It’s a great way to showcase your skills and performance to potential employers or academic institutions.
To get the best experience on Litcoder, regularly participate in practice labs and assessments, review your submissions and reports to identify areas for improvement, and take note of feedback. Stay consistent, manage your time well during assessments, and make sure to use your results to guide further learning. Engage actively and treat each assessment as an opportunity to grow your skills.
Prompt evaluation helps you develop the skill of effectively communicating with AI models to solve coding problems. By learning to write clear, precise prompts, you improve your ability to guide AI in generating accurate and efficient code. This not only strengthens your problem-solving skills but also prepares you for real-world scenarios where working alongside AI tools is becoming increasingly valuable.
Yes, regularly solving questions on the platform can significantly improve your coding skills. The assessments and practice labs are designed to challenge your problem-solving abilities, strengthen your understanding of programming concepts, and expose you to real-world coding scenarios. Consistent practice helps build confidence and prepares you for technical interviews and job placements
By solving a variety of problems across different assessment types, you’ll sharpen your programming skills, coding efficiency, and ability to write clean and quality code. Additionally, Litcoder’s focus on practical assessments helps you adapt to the kind of tasks you’ll encounter in technical interviews and on-the-job coding tasks. It’s an ideal platform for building the skills that employers look for in candidates.
For more clarity on how low scores may impact your placements, please reach out to your college for guidance. They will be able to provide specific details based on your institution's evaluation process.
You can download your assessment reports from the platform and include them in your resume or portfolio. Additionally, you can share a digital copy or a link to your Litcoder profile during the interview to demonstrate your skills and performance. Having a tangible record of your progress can help highlight your technical abilities to interviewers.
It’s recommended to complete all the questions to maximize your score. However, your score will be based on only the submissions you attempted, so leaving one unsolved will not affect your score.
Apart from you, your code submissions and reports may be accessible to your institute. They are also used for evaluation and performance tracking.