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Measure your readiness. Know your rank. Build what comes next.

By TEIJAS Certifaed Academy Foundation · Section 8 Not-for-Profit · Gurgaon, India

GRANT+ is a comprehensive talent and career-readiness assessment built by Certifaed to help you understand your aptitude, academic readiness, employability, and digital & AI skills — providing a 1000-point Scaled Score, All-India Ranks, and a personalized Talent Profile.

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Registration: 15 Aug – 15 Nov 2026 · Examination: 19–20 Dec 2026
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Shailesh Sharma
CANDIDATE NAME SHAILESH SHARMA
ROLL NO. 26A044127
REG. NO. GP-89412
COHORT / CATEGORY Cohort C — UG
MODE Online Proctored
TEST DATE & TIME Sat, 19 Dec 2026 • 10:00 AM IST
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Online
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180 Min
Duration
150 / 600
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One assessment. Every stage. A clear picture of where you stand.

GRANT+ is a comprehensive talent and career-readiness assessment built by Certifaed to evaluate your aptitude, academic readiness, employability, and future-skill capability — providing actionable clarity for your next steps.

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What Every Candidate Receives

  • Scorecard — Raw score, percentile, and 1000-point Scaled Score
  • Capability Breakdown — Domain-by-domain performance analysis across all 8 areas
  • Cohort Rankings — Stage Rank, All-India Rank, and State Rank within your cohort
  • GRANT+ Talent Profile — Detailing core strengths, skill gaps, and career fit
  • 12-Week Learning Sequence — Personalized recommended pathway mapped to gaps
  • Verifiable Digital Credential — Tamper-proof record of your completion
Fair Cohort Guarantee
"Evaluated within your own stage cohort — never ranked against candidates at a completely different stage of life."
A Class 10 student is never ranked against a working professional. Six distinct cohorts, one rigorous common instrument.
GRANT+ 2026 ADMIT CARD • ID: #GP-2026-89412
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A
School Level

Class 9 to Class 12

Currently studying in Class 9, 10, 11, or 12. Focuses on stream selection and foundational readiness.

B
Applicant

12th Passed / Gap Year

Passed Class 12, preparing for university admission, or taking a structured gap year.

C
Undergraduate

UG Year 1 – Penultimate

Enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme (B.Tech, B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, BBA, etc.).

D
Final Year

Final-Year UG / PG

In the final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies preparing for placement or higher study.

E
Graduate

Recent Graduate

Graduated candidates seeking career direction, competitive edge, or high-impact upskilling.

F
Professional

Working Professional

Working professionals with up to verified experience limits seeking talent bench-marking.

The GRANT+ Examination Pattern

180 minutes · 150 questions · 600 total marks, delivered through a secure, remotely-proctored digital examination environment.

Part Content & Domain Coverage Questions Marks Duration
Part I Aptitude & Reasoning, Quantitative & Data Reasoning 50 200 60 minutes
Part II Academic Readiness & Professional Communication 55 220 65 minutes
Part III Digital, AI Readiness & Workplace Employability 45 180 55 minutes
TOTAL Comprehensive 3-Part Assessment 150 Qs 600 Marks 180 Minutes
Marking Scheme: +4 Marks for Correct Answer
Negative Marking: −1 Mark for Incorrect Answer
Unattempted: 0 Marks
Delivery: Proctored Online Browser
Test Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
Questions: 150 MCQs (600 Marks)
Marking Scheme: +4 Marks for Correct Answer
Negative Marking: −1 Mark for Incorrect Answer
Unattempted: 0 Marks
Delivery: Proctored Online Browser
Test Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
Questions: 150 MCQs (600 Marks)

What GRANT+ Evaluates

GRANT+ measures capability across eight scored domains that determine your rank, alongside three reported profile dimensions.

01 · Cognitive Ability & Reasoning

Logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and problem solving

15%

02 · Digital & AI Readiness

Digital literacy, data fluency, cybersecurity, responsible AI use

14%

03 · Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Argument evaluation, assumption analysis, inference, evidence

13%

04 · Quantitative & Data Reasoning

Numeracy, data interpretation, arithmetic, charts, tables

12%

05 · Communication & Language

Comprehension, professional grammar, clarity, vocabulary

12%

06 · Academic Readiness

Study strategy, academic integrity, self-directed research

12%

07 · Employability & Workplace Readiness

Professional conduct, time management, execution capability

12%

08 · Leadership & Collaboration

Teamwork, accountability, conflict handling, feedback

10%

+ 3 Reported Profile Dimensions

Career Orientation · Entrepreneurial Disposition · Future-Readiness Index (Reported separately)

Profile Exclusive

Who Can Apply?

Open to candidates across India and eligible international locations. Check your stage alignment below.

Interactive Eligibility Checker

Merit Award & Scholarship Structure

Every candidate receives guaranteed assessment deliverables. High performance above published cut-offs may unlock education grants and scholarship awards.

Rank 1
100% Certifaed Programme Scholarship
Up to ₹10,00,000
National Scholar + Executive Mentorship
Ranks 2 – 10
100% Programme Fee Waiver
Published Award
Mentorship + Priority Placement
Ranks 11 – 50
75% Programme Fee Waiver
Published Award
Priority Career Placement Support
Ranks 51 – 250
50% Programme Fee Waiver
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Full Career Support Track
Ranks 251 – 1000
25% Programme Fee Waiver
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Full Career Support Track
Above Cut-off
Execution Track Access
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Talent Profile & Skill Development
Mandatory Compliance Disclosure: Taking GRANT+ does not entitle any candidate to a grant or scholarship. Awards are merit-based, limited in number and value, and subject to eligibility, verification, quota, and available funding. ₹10,00,000 is the published ceiling for the highest award tier. Education grants are applied against verified tuition fee liabilities and disbursed directly to the institution. No award is decided by draw, ballot, or random selection.
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Your Score & 12-Week Talent Roadmap

Your result is not a pass or fail. Every candidate receives a 1000-point Scaled Score across six developmental bands.

Developmental Band Scaled Score Range Readiness & Next Stage Descriptor
Distinguished900 – 1000Exceptional readiness for high-tier academic and professional leadership
Advanced800 – 899High capability across core reasoning, digital, and workplace domains
Proficient700 – 799Solid capability ready for specialized skill acquisition and execution
Developing600 – 699Foundational readiness with identified areas for targeted skill building
Emerging500 – 599Emerging readiness requiring structured learning sequence focus
FoundationalBelow 500Requires core baseline strengthening before advanced placement

The 12-Week Execution Track

1

Direction Review

Structured review of your Talent Profile to generate a written action plan.

Weeks 1 – 2
2

Guided Build

Focused work addressing your two highest-impact capability gaps.

Weeks 3 – 6
3

Portfolio Evidence

Creating verifiable portfolio artifacts suited to your stage.

Weeks 7 – 9
4

Position & Re-measure

Application preparation and re-assessment on the common instrument.

Weeks 10 – 12

GRANT+ 2026 — Inaugural Cycle Dates

Official schedule for the inaugural GRANT+ examination cycle.

Milestone Event Official Date
Official Notification Released15 August 2026
Registration Portal Opens15 August 2026
Registration Deadline15 November 2026
GRANT+ Examination Window19 – 20 December 2026
Provisional Answer Key Issued24 December 2026
Final Answer Key Published8 January 2027
Scorecards & Results Declared15 January 2027
Rank Cards & Cut-offs Published26 January 2027
Award Allotment WindowFebruary – March 2027
Grant Disbursement to Institutions1 – 10 April 2027
Annual Awards Transparency Report31 May 2027
OFFICIAL NOTICES

Official GRANT+ Notices & Announcements

Official announcements and examination preparation resources issued by TCAF.

PUBLISHED

Notice 2026/01 — Registration Cycle

Formal announcement of the GRANT+ 2026 National Examination cycle opening across all 6 stage cohorts. Registration closes 15 November 2026.

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PUBLISHED

Notice 2026/02 — Information Bulletin

Official release of the Information Bulletin containing full syllabus breakdowns, scoring rules, and guidelines.

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Notice 2026/03 — Examination Window

Candidate instructions, session allocation rules, and hardware system-check guidelines ahead of examination.

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Notice 2026/04 — Answer Key & Objections

Provisional answer key release schedule, objection fee structure, and candidate challenge portal instructions.

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SAMPLE PAPERS

Prepare with the GRANT+ examination pattern

Sample papers are published as approved examination resources ahead of the registration deadline, and are not available at notification.

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Sample Paper — Part I

Aptitude & Reasoning

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Sample Paper — Part II

Academic & Communication Readiness

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Sample Paper — Part III

Digital, AI & Workplace Readiness

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Full-Length Mock

150 questions · 180 minutes

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Rules, Guidelines & Integrity

Examination Conduct

  • Candidate must attempt the exam in a private, quiet space
  • Remote AI & human proctoring with webcam and mic enabled
  • Browser lockdown enforced — tab switching disabled
  • Impersonation or external assistance invalidates results

Fairness & Refunds

  • Verified disability accommodations (PwD) upon advance request
  • Suspected breaches communicated in writing with 7 days to respond
  • Examination Fee: 2183 INR
  • Fee refunds governed by published Refund & Cancellation Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GRANT+ a government examination?
No. GRANT+ is a private talent assessment conducted by TEIJAS Certifaed Academy Foundation (Section 8 Not-for-Profit). It is not a statutory or government examination and does not confer a statutory degree or diploma.
What do I definitely receive for the 2183 INR fee?
Every candidate receives a complete 1000-point Scaled Scorecard, domain-by-domain breakdown, All-India, State, and Stage Ranks, a personalized 12-week GRANT+ Talent Profile, access to the Execution Track, and a verifiable digital credential.
Is the ₹10 lakh education grant guaranteed?
No. ₹10,00,000 is the published award ceiling for the highest rank position. Grants are merit-based, limited in number, and subject to eligibility, verification, cut-offs, and available funding.
How are awards disbursed?
Education grants are applied against verified tuition fee liabilities and disbursed directly to the participating institution where the candidate is enrolled, not paid to the candidate as cash.
Is there a pass or fail mark?
No. GRANT+ has no pass or fail designation. Scores are reported across six developmental bands (Distinguished, Advanced, Proficient, Developing, Emerging, Foundational).
Can I take the assessment again?
Yes. Candidates may register for subsequent exam cycles. Re-attempts allow candidates to track their developmental progress over time.

Turn Student Data into Student Development

Partnering universities and institutions receive aggregated cohort talent analytics and skill-gap benchmarks to empower curriculum and placement strategy.

Institutional Development Workflow

Baseline Assessment → Cohort Talent Analytics → Skill-Gap Analysis → Learning Recommendation → Placement Acceleration.

"Data-driven career pathways for higher education."
Cohort reporting is aggregated. Candidate-level scores are shared only with explicit candidate consent.

Trust, Security & Privacy

Data Privacy

Processed according to strict Privacy Policies compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

Consent Controlled

Result sharing with institutions or employers requires candidate's separate, explicit, and revocable consent.

Transparency

Annual Transparency Reports published covering award counts, disbursed values, and closing ranks.

Contact the Organiser

TEIJAS Certifaed Academy Foundation

Section 8 Not-for-Profit Company · CIN: U88900HR2025NPL137845 · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

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GRANT+ 2026 Information Bulletin

Official Examination Bulletin

The complete official Information Bulletin containing detailed domain breakdowns, eligibility criteria, proctoring requirements, and tie-breaking algorithms is published for all candidates.

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Institutional Collaboration

Partner with CERTIFAED GRANT+

Universities, colleges, and institutions interested in acquiring cohort readiness reports or hosting campus assessment windows may reach out to our institutional team at institutions@certifaed.org.