Every test is administered, scored and interpreted by RCI-registered clinical psychologist Dr. Rabya Umman. Not sure which test you need? and we will recommend only the tests that are needed.
Binet-Kamat Test of Intelligence (BKT)
- What it is
- An Indian adaptation of the Stanford-Binet intelligence scale by V.V. Kamat, widely used in India.
- What it measures
- Mental age and IQ through verbal and non-verbal tasks — vocabulary, memory, reasoning, comprehension and problem-solving.
- Who it’s for
- Children, adolescents and young adults (about 3 years and above).
Benefits
- Standard Indian test used for intellectual disability assessment and certification
- Identifies slow learners and gifted children
- Guides school placement and individual education plans
Malin's Intelligence Scale for Indian Children (MISIC)
- What it is
- An Indian adaptation of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) by A.J. Malin.
- What it measures
- Verbal IQ, performance IQ and full-scale IQ, with a profile of strengths and weaknesses across subtests.
- Who it’s for
- Children aged about 6–15 years.
Benefits
- Detailed profile helps identify specific learning disorders
- Shows the gap between verbal and practical abilities
- Supports SLD certification and remedial planning
Bhatia's Battery of Performance Tests of Intelligence
- What it is
- An Indian non-verbal performance battery developed by C.M. Bhatia, including block design, pattern drawing, memory and picture-construction tasks.
- What it measures
- Practical, non-verbal intelligence and problem-solving.
- Who it’s for
- Adolescents and adults, especially those with limited reading, writing or language skills.
Benefits
- Fair assessment for people with low literacy or language difficulties
- Useful for intellectual disability and certification assessments
- Complements verbal IQ tests
Raven's Progressive Matrices (RPM)
- What it is
- A widely used non-verbal reasoning test in which the person completes visual patterns. Coloured (children) and Standard (older children and adults) versions are available.
- What it measures
- Abstract reasoning and general intelligence, largely independent of language and education.
- Who it’s for
- Children aged 5+ and adults.
Benefits
- "Culture-fair" and language-free
- Quick screening of reasoning ability
- Useful in career and aptitude guidance, and for people with speech or hearing difficulties
Vineland Social Maturity Scale (VSMS)
- What it is
- A standardised scale (Indian adaptation) completed through an interview with a parent or caregiver.
- What it measures
- Social age and social quotient — self-help, communication, socialisation, locomotion and occupation skills.
- Who it’s for
- Children from birth to about 15 years, and people with developmental delay.
Benefits
- Essential for intellectual disability diagnosis and certification (with IQ testing)
- Measures practical everyday abilities, not just test performance
- Helps plan daily-living and independence training
Developmental Screening Test (DST)
- What it is
- An Indian screening test of developmental milestones.
- What it measures
- Developmental age and developmental quotient across motor, language, social and cognitive milestones.
- Who it’s for
- Infants and young children (up to about 15 years).
Benefits
- Early detection of developmental delay, autism risk and intellectual disability
- Child-friendly and quick
- Guides early intervention, when it helps most
FAQs — Psychological testing
Do I need all these tests?
No. After a consultation, Dr. Rabya recommends only the tests that are needed to answer your specific question.
Are the results confidential?
Yes. Reports are shared only with you (or a child's parents/guardians) and with others only with your written consent.
Can tests be done online?
Most standardised tests must be done in person for accuracy; some screening scales can be done online.
Will I get a written report?
Yes. You receive a written report and a feedback session explaining the results and next steps.
How should my child prepare?
A good night's sleep, a light meal, and any glasses, hearing aids or previous school and medical reports.
