DCAT- Sector specific assessment

Differential Cognitive and Aptitude Test

DCAT helps you to prove your caliber to employers even before you apply to their jobs..! Take the test and be projected to employers who need your skill and expertise..!

Benefits of taking DCAT

Qualifier test for premium and curated fresher jobs on Scout Express

Premium jobs unlock only when you clear the DCAT (Differential Cognitive and Aptitude Test) — our industry-recognized exam.

  • Industry Specific General Assessment

  • Get 5 credits FREE with DCAT purchase ( useful as application fee or to attend specific additional qualifier assessments)

  • Opens up vast job opportunities in respective sectors

  • DCAT- Engineering & Tech

  • DCAT- Healthcare

  • DCAT- Management & Leadership

  • DCAT- BFSI

  • DCAT- BPO / KPO

  • DCAT Global -for international placements

  • DCAT Domestic: INR 2000 ( Discouts running now!!)

  • DCAT International: INR14999

  • Used by companies from 7 + sectors globally

  • Number of applicants proportionately limited to openings

job discovery on scout express

Understanding Application & Assessment Credits

At Scout Express, we’re committed to connecting the right talent with the right opportunities—quickly, fairly, and nationwide.

For certain non-sponsored jobs that require online assessments, a nominal application and exam credit worth INR 200 applies. This helps us:

Reach more candidates – including those from Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutions.

Maintain quality and focus – the fee reduces random or unfocused applications, ensuring genuine interest.

Support fair, skill-based hiring – only applicants meeting the required skill level move forward.

Encourage more employers to open roles – making opportunities available to a wider audience.

Ensure easy job discovery – based on your skills and expertise, not your location.

This small fee covers the costs of secure online assessments and helps us keep the platform accessible to serious, qualified applicants across the country. If It happens that a candidate applied for a job which required no assessment and in the unfortunate event where the candidate was rejected, the candidate shall be allowed to use the credit ; only one more time; for any other job. Fs sponsored jobs, the candidate will be allowed to take tests completely FREE of cost.

DCAT registration gives you five FREE application / assessment credits!!

PRICING

Choose Your Plan

DCAT

Healthcare

INR1999

INR499

  • Access job opportunities in 100 + hospitals and pharma companies, pharmacists, clinics and more.

  • Get 5 FREE application/ assessment credits

  • Take test at convenience of your home and time

  • Find Jobs based on your location preference and score.

Try again on 01 November 2025

Rajagiri Hospitals and 40 + companies recruiting now

DCAT

Engineering

INR1999

INR499

  • Access job opportunities in 600+ companies across India

  • Get 5 FREE application / assessment credits

  • Advanced job discovery engine

  • Remote Online Proctored computer adaptive test- take from anywhere anytime.

Sayone technologies, Muziris Softech, MACOM and 100+ companies recruiting now

DCAT

BFSI

INR1999

INR499

  • Access job opportunities in partner Banks, NBFCs , Insurance and financial services companies.

  • Get 5 FREE application/ assessment credits

  • Get 5 FREE application/ assessment credits

  • 14 + participating companies and partners

Manappuram Finance Limited, Aasirvad Finance Lts, SIBOSL ltd and 5+ companies recruiting now

DCAT

Management / Leadership

INR1999

INR499

  • Access Management job opportunities at top companies

  • Get 5 FREE application/ assessment credits

  • Level up against top B School Applicants

  • Never - before opportunities to all tier colleges

  • Final year management students who can join to work are also eligible

Try again on 01 December 2025

12 companies recruiting now

DCAT

BPO & KPO

INR1999

INR499

  • Access BPO and process consulting jobs at 100s of BPO companies

  • Get 5 FREE application/ assessment credits

  • Nationwide opportunities

  • Flexible shifts and great perks

  • Direct HR interview according to score in DCAT

Try again on 01 November 2025

14+ companies recruiting now

DCAT

global

INR14999

INR9999

  • Access global job opportunities on scout express

  • Get 5 FREE application/ assessment credits

  • Generic test gives you eligibility to multiple sector jobs

  • Directly connect with employer

  • Score accepted across industries in 7 + countries

Try again on 01 March 2026

36 companies and hospitals recruiting now

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand your questions and are committed to providing clear answers to help you navigate your job search with confidence

How do I apply for jobs on Scout Express?

To apply, create a Scout Express account and complete your profile on the platform. Then browse the job listings and click the "details" button on a job you’re interested in. Once you click this button, you will be able to see mode details and an "Apply" button on the top right corned of the page. Click on this button. If that particular job is not linked to an assessment, this will send your resume and application information through Scout Express to the employer. If there is an assessment linked to the job, you will be asked to schedule your test and once and if you clear the cut-offs to that test, your profile will be sent to employer as an applicant (Scout Express calls this the Scout Express Apply system.) Note that Scout Express may limit how many jobs you can apply to, as it states that it can impose limits on applications to maintain the quality of service

What role do assessments play in the application process?

Scout Express uses AI-driven assessments to profile candidates and match them to suitable roles. These assessments are created by the respective companies and are specific to each job, helping employers identify the most qualified applicants. The platform also evaluates your profile using algorithms to continuously match you with relevant opportunities.

For jobs that require an assessment, a nominal fee of ₹200 applies. This fee covers the infrastructure and job discovery services provided by Scout Express and is not a guarantee of selection. Completing assessments are mandatory for applying to the respective job and can enhance your profile and improve your chances of being shortlisted.

What is the difference between sponsored and non-sponsored jobs on Scout Express?

A sponsored job is one where the employer covers the cost of candidate assessments, allowing the job to be promoted widely and accessed by a larger pool of applicants at no cost to the candidate. However, their visibility may vary depending on factors such as whether the job is listed as public or member-only.

Any non-sponsored job requires candidates to pay the applicable assessment and/or application fee themselves in order to apply.

Are there any fees or credits for applying to jobs or taking assessments? What is the refund policy?

Yes. Scout Express requires jobseekers to pay for certain services. Assessment and/or application fee is total of INR200 for non sponsored jobs. However if there is an assessment linked to any job, the candidate needs to spend only one credit. The platform also treats job discovery as a premium service, implying that candidates needs to be an active member to see certain jobs whose visibility is set to "member only". Any credits purchased on the platform are non refundable. Refund policy states that any platform or exam fee “cannot be refunded in any circumstances” once an exam is scheduled or a job is applied for, but in an unfortunate scenario of a candidate getting rejected the credit can be reused one more time for any other job.

What is the ICE (Industry-Connect Enabler) membership, and how does it affect my job search?

ICE (Industry-Connect Enabler) is Scout Express’s membership program. It offers tiered career support (e.g. Gold and Diamond programs) to students. ICE members get access to benefits like AI-driven assessments, resume enhancement tools, expert workshops, and industry-recognized certification courses. For example, both Gold and Diamond programs include resume-building and LinkedIn workshops, AI tutoring, and multiple placement drives of choice. ICE membership isn’t required to use the platform, but it gives you additional training and priority access to certain job fairs and drives (for instance, Gold members get “Priority Access to hot jobs” for one year. Completing ICE certifications and workshops can bolster your qualifications, potentially making you more competitive for relevant jobs.

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How does Scout Express match jobs to my skills and profile?

Scout Express uses an AI-based matching system. By uploading a detailed resume and /or completing profile, the platform identifies job listings that contain similar keywords or requirements as your background. In practice, Scout Express will automatically suggest and share jobs that match the content of your resume. It may also email you recommended jobs based on your profile information and activity (such as your listed skills, past searches, and previous applications). In short, the system continuously compares your resume and answers to job descriptions to highlight roles where your skills fit well.

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Is Scout Express available to students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutions?

Yes. Scout Express is aimed at all early-career jobseekers, regardless of college ranking. The platform is inclusive of students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutions.

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Public Jobs

Public Jobs are those which are publicly visible on scout express. They don't mandate you to write the DCAT, and might be sponsored by employers, thus you don't have to spend credits to apply. However if a public job is not sponsored, an application or assessment credit applies.