# Entering marks

> Academium SMS Help › Exam Center
> For: School Owner, School Admin, Teacher
> Web page: https://helpcenter.academium.com.ng/academium-sms/article/sms-entering-marks
> Last updated: 2026-10-06

Teachers enter marks for each paper from **Exam Center → Marks → Mark Entries**.

## Entering marks

1. Choose the **exam**, **class**, **section** and **subject**.
2. Each student has a box for every component, such as *1st C.A.*, *2nd C.A.* and *Exam*. Type their marks.
3. Academium **adds up each student's total** as you type.
4. Tick **Absent** for a student who missed the paper, or **Optional** for a student who does not take an optional subject. Their mark boxes are switched off.
5. Save.

Academium will not accept a mark **higher than the component's full mark**.

The page shows how many students are **still unmarked**, so you know when you are finished.

## When marks cannot be changed

Marks become **read-only** when:

- the results for that class have been **authorised**; or
- the **term is locked**.

Ask your school admin if you need to correct a mark after that. They can reverse the authorisation, or unlock the term for a while.

## Common issues

**I cannot see my subject or class.** The exam may not be published to staff yet, or the subject is not assigned to that class. Ask your school admin.

**A mark is refused.** It is higher than the component's full mark. Check the mark, or ask your admin to check the exam's full marks.

**Mark Entries is not in my menu.** It needs the mark entry permission. It is also hidden during out-of-term periods, such as holiday coaching, which have no exams.

## With Academium Surepass

Marks for tests and exams taken on computers in **Academium Surepass** do not need typing in. Surepass marks them and sends them to this mark sheet. See [Sending results to Academium SMS](https://helpcenter.academium.com.ng/academium-surepass/article/sp-sending-results-to-academium-sms.md).

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