What we do
We run three scientifically-grounded assessments. An age-adjusted IQ test rooted in the Wechsler norming tradition. A Big Five personality profile drawn from the public-domain IPIP item pool, with optional career-interest mapping via the Holland code. And a general knowledge test calibrated against a curriculum-style benchmark across ten domains.
Each test produces a verifiable PDF certificate with a unique 16-character ID, a personalised narrative assessment, and a public verification URL the candidate can share with employers, admissions teams, or anyone else.
What we won’t do
We won’t tell you your IQ has changed because you took our test five times. Cognitive ability is stable; what improves on retake is test-taking skill, and we say so.
We won’t use the word neuroticism in your results. The OCEAN trait is real; the label is stigmatising. We call it emotional sensitivity instead — same construct, less baggage.
We won’t pretend a 25-minute test is a verdict on a person. It’s a snapshot. We frame it that way.
Who built this
CognitiveIQ is built and operated by SourceForge Software Services Pvt Ltd, a software studio based in Kolkata. The company is led by Indrajit, a software engineer with two decades of experience building production systems for businesses across India and the United States.
We’re a small team. We answer our own emails. If you write to us, you’ll usually hear back within a working day, and the reply will come from someone who actually worked on the product.
Where we’re going
Our roadmap is short and deliberate. We’re focused on getting the three core tests right before adding anything new. Aptitude assessments for specific roles, partner integrations with Indian recruiters, and longitudinal progress tracking across multiple attempts are the next thoughtful steps — not feature creep, not gamification.
If you have ideas, gaps you’ve seen in other platforms, or use cases we haven’t thought of, write to us. The product is better because real people tell us what’s missing.
Last updated: April 2026