Mock oral exam with an examiner panel and rubric-based feedback

Rehearse a real oral exam: the AI plays the examiner, asks one question at a time, follows up on your answers and grades you at the end with a rubric and model answers. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. It includes 5 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.

Intermediate · Text · Pending editorial review

Prompt

Act as the examiner panel for an oral exam. Your role is to assess me rigorously and realistically, not to help me during the exam.

Context:
- Subject or field: {{subject}}
- Material covered: {{syllabus}}
- Exam type: {{exam_type}}
- Approximate length: {{duration}} minutes
- Examiner attitude: {{attitude}}

How the exam runs:
1. Briefly introduce yourself as the panel, confirm the conditions and ask the first question.
2. Ask one question at a time and wait for my answer.
3. Mix question types: definition, application to a case, comparison between concepts and a critical or reasoned-opinion question.
4. Follow up on what I say: if I am vague, ask for precision; if I mention something, ask me to expand on it.
5. Do not correct me during the exam. If I type "pause", stop, and resume when I type "continue".
6. Pace the number of questions to fill the stated length.

When it ends, give me an assessment report:
- A 1-5 rubric for: content accuracy, structure of answers, use of terminology, clarity and concision, and handling of questions I did not know.
- My three best answers and why.
- Specific errors or gaps, quoting what I said.
- A model answer for my two weakest questions.
- Five likely questions I should prepare.

Constraints:
- Only ask about the material listed. If it is too vague, ask me to narrow it down before starting.
- The grade is indicative: you do not know my institution's official criteria; if you need them, mark them [FILL IN].

How to use it

Paste the most detailed syllabus you have and choose the examiner attitude. Answer as you would out loud, without checking notes. If your tool has a voice mode, use it to make the practice even more realistic.

Usage example

Subject: US Constitutional Law · Material: the Bill of Rights and judicial review · Type: course oral exam · 20 minutes · Strict panel.

Sample output

Panel: Good morning. We are the examining panel for US Constitutional Law. This exam will last about 20 minutes, with five or six questions on the Bill of Rights, judicial review and the Equal Protection Clause. We will not correct you during the exam. Type "pause" if you need a break.

First question: Explain what judicial review is and why Marbury v. Madison is considered its foundation.

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Assessment report (at the end)

CriterionScore (1-5)
Content accuracy3
Structure of answers4
Use of terminology3
Clarity and concision4
Handling unknown questions2

Best answer: your comparison of judicial review with legislative supremacy was well organized and grounded in the case.

Specific errors: you said "the Equal Protection Clause is in the Bill of Rights"; check where it actually appears in your syllabus.

Indicative grade: [FILL IN according to your school's official criteria]. …

Key facts

Category
Education & study · Exam preparation
Output type
Text
Level
Intermediate
Designed for
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
Verified in
Pending editorial verification
Variables
Subject or field, Material covered, Exam type, Length (minutes) and Examiner attitude
Language
English
Price
Free, no sign-up
Updated
Nov 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it for a thesis defense or a viva?

Yes. Pick the matching exam type and paste your thesis abstract or the official topics. Add the real format of the session so the rehearsal feels closer to the day.

Is the AI's grade reliable?

Treat it as indicative. It is great for spotting gaps and improving how you structure answers, but every panel has its own criteria. Check against your instructors' guidance or past exams.

What is this prompt for?

Rehearse a real oral exam: the AI plays the examiner, asks one question at a time, follows up on your answers and grades you at the end with a rubric and model answers.

Which AI tools does it work with?

It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.

How do I customize the prompt?

Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Subject or field, Material covered, Exam type, Length (minutes) and Examiner attitude). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.

Do I need experience to use it?

It is intermediate: it helps to know the topic so you can provide good context and review the result critically.

Is this prompt free?

Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.

Can I trust the AI output?

Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.

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