diff --git a/ref-test/app/admin/views.py b/ref-test/app/admin/views.py
index e1d655e..da98188 100644
--- a/ref-test/app/admin/views.py
+++ b/ref-test/app/admin/views.py
@@ -258,8 +258,8 @@ def _tests(filter:str=None):
     if filter not in ['create','active','scheduled','expired','all']: return redirect(url_for('admin._tests', filter='active'))
     if filter == 'create':
         form = CreateTest()
-        form.start_date = datetime.now()
-        form.expiry_date = date.today() + timedelta(days=1)
+        form.start_date.default = datetime.now()
+        form.expiry_date.default = date.today() + timedelta(days=1)
         form.time_limit.choices = get_time_options()
         form.dataset.choices = get_dataset_choices()
         form.time_limit.default='none'