Utkrusht

About Utkrusht

Tired of the hiring gamble? Stop guessing and start knowing with Utkrusht! We are a revolutionary technical assessment platform designed to bring excellence (that's what "Utkrusht" means!) to your engineering hiring process. We move beyond resumes, theoretical quizzes, and leetcode puzzles to show you how candidates actually perform on the job. Our platform immerses candidates in real-world, job-simulated tasks within a live sandbox environment—like debugging a broken Docker container, optimizing a slow API, or implementing a feature with proper testing. You get to watch their process, problem-solving approach, and actual coding skills in action, just as if they were already on your team. Built specifically for software and custom development companies (typically under 500 employees), Utkrusht cuts through the noise to deliver a high-signal, shortlist of top-tier candidates with proven, demonstrated skills in just 48 hours. Spend your valuable interview time only on candidates who have already shown you what they can do!

Features of Utkrusht

Real-World Task Simulations

Ditch the abstract coding tests! Our platform presents candidates with authentic, on-the-job challenges meticulously designed by engineers. Candidates work in a live, sandboxed environment on tasks like fixing broken code, improving system performance, or writing unit tests. This isn't about answering questions; it's about watching them do the work, giving you unparalleled insight into their practical skills, debugging prowess, and technical decision-making in real-time.

AI-Assisted & Proctored Assessments

We embrace modern workflows! Candidates are free to use AI tools and other resources during their assessment, just like they would in a real job. Our platform doesn't penalize this—it intelligently monitors and records the session. You get a detailed breakdown of how they used AI: Was it for guidance or just copy-pasting? This transparency, combined with session proctoring to prevent cheating, gives you a complete and honest picture of a candidate's capabilities and working style.

Smart Candidate Rubrics & Analytics

We evaluate more than just code! Our system builds a comprehensive candidate profile by analyzing their assessment performance, resume, and other signals. We provide insights on practical skill level, problem-solving approach, intent to join, salary alignment, and even potential culture fit. This multi-dimensional rubric moves you beyond a simple "pass/fail" score to a holistic understanding of each candidate's strengths and suitability for your specific role and team.

High-Completion, Candidate-Friendly Format

Say goodbye to candidate drop-off! Our engaging, 30-minute task-based assessments are designed to be a positive experience, not a grueling exam. Candidates love the relevant, practical nature of the tasks, leading to a 70% completion rate during daytime breaks. This means almost every candidate you invite will actually complete the assessment, dramatically expanding your qualified talent pool and ensuring you don't miss out on great people who dread traditional tests.

Use Cases of Utkrusht

Streamlining High-Volume Technical Screening

Overwhelmed by hundreds of applications for a single developer role? Utkrusht automates the most critical first filter! Simply share your assessment link across job boards. Instead of manually screening resumes, you'll receive a curated shortlist of the top 5-10 candidates who have already proven their skills in a practical scenario. This transforms a chaotic, time-consuming process into an efficient, evidence-based pipeline, saving your engineering team countless hours.

Replacing Unreliable Recruitment Agencies

Tired of paying steep agency fees for candidates whose resumes don't match their real-world abilities? Utkrusht acts as your in-house skill verification expert. Let candidates demonstrate their true technical depth through job simulations before you ever schedule an interview. You get guaranteed proof-of-skill, eliminating the disappointment and cost of a mis-hire and ensuring you only move forward with candidates who can actually deliver from week one.

Enhancing University & Bootcamp Graduate Hiring

Hiring for entry-level roles is challenging when resumes lack professional experience. Utkrusht levels the playing field! By giving graduates the same real-job tasks, you can assess their fundamental coding skills, learning agility, and problem-solving approach directly. This allows you to identify high-potential talent based on demonstrated capability rather than just their educational pedigree or internship names.

Building Specialized Teams for Custom Dev Shops

For custom software development companies, every project has unique tech stack requirements. Utkrusht lets you create hyper-specific assessments tailored to your project's exact needs—be it a cloud migration, a legacy system debug, or a new feature build. You can confidently evaluate candidates on the precise skills and scenarios they'll face on your team, ensuring a perfect fit for your niche projects and client demands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Utkrusht different from platforms like HackerRank?

We are fundamentally different! Platforms like HackerRank focus on algorithmic puzzles and quiz-style MCQs that test theory and memorization. Utkrusht eliminates all that. We simulate real job tasks in a live development environment. We're not testing if they can solve a puzzle; we're showing you how they build, debug, and problem-solve in a setting that mirrors their actual day-to-day work on your team. It's the difference between talking about swimming and watching someone swim!

What happens if a candidate uses AI or cheats during the assessment?

We don't just allow AI use—we monitor and report on it! Our platform includes session proctoring and video recording. We provide you with detailed insights into how and when a candidate used AI tools. Was it for brainstorming, explaining an error, or just copying code? This transparency is valuable data. It shows you their resourcefulness and integrity, helping you understand if they used AI as a smart tool or a crutch, all while our proctoring deters and detects unfair practices.

How long does it take to get results after candidates complete assessments?

You get lightning-fast, actionable results! Within 48 hours of your candidates completing their assessments, our system delivers a ready-to-interview shortlist of the top 5-10 performers. You'll receive detailed analysis reports and even video snippets of their sessions. This means you can move from opening a position to having qualified, vetted candidates to interview in just a couple of days, dramatically speeding up your hiring cycle.

Is Utkrusht suitable for non-technical hiring managers or recruiters?

Absolutely! While the assessments are deeply technical, the results are presented clearly for everyone. Our rubrics and reports translate complex coding performance into easy-to-understand scores, insights, and video evidence. A non-technical recruiter can easily see which candidates excelled, understand their approach, and review the proof-of-skill without needing to read a single line of code themselves, making collaboration with engineering teams seamless.