# Start a new exam attempt

**POST /api/v1/exam/{id}/new-attempt**

Create a new exam attempt for the authenticated student. Validates that the exam is within the allowed time window and the student has not exceeded the maximum number of attempts.


## Servers
- Local server: http://localhost:3500 (Local server)
- Production server: https://api.echoplain.social (Production server)



## Parameters

### Path parameters
- **id** (string)
  UUID of the exam to attempt



## Responses
### 201
Exam attempt created successfully

### 400
Cannot start attempt - reasons include: exam not yet started, exam already ended, maximum attempts reached, or student already has an active attempt

### 401
Unauthorized - Student authentication required

### 404
Exam not found


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