diff --git a/generic/views.py b/generic/views.py
index ae7472c8..e336a59e 100644
--- a/generic/views.py
+++ b/generic/views.py
@@ -1978,7 +1978,9 @@ class ExamViews(View, LoginRequiredMixin):
             raise Http404("Packet not in exam mode")
 
         if not exam.check_cid_user(cid, passcode, request.user):
-            raise Http404("Error accessing exam")
+            if not self.check_user_access(request.user, pk):
+                #raise PermissionDenied
+                raise Http404("Error accessing exam")
 
         if user is not None:
             request.user = user