Mettl is an Indian technology company that provides online assessment and talent measurement solutions. The platform is used by employers and educational institutions to evaluate candidates through skill, aptitude, behavioural, and coding assessments delivered over the internet. In 2018, Mettl was acquired by Mercer, the global human resources consulting subsidiary of Marsh McLennan, and now operates as Mercer | Mettl.
Key facts
| Name | Mettl (Mercer | Mettl) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Human resources technology, online assessments |
| Country | India |
| Headquarters | Gurugram, Haryana |
| Parent | Mercer (Marsh McLennan) |
| Type | Subsidiary |
Overview
Mettl offers a cloud-based platform for designing, administering, and analysing online tests. Its product suite spans pre-hire screening, technical and coding evaluations, psychometric and personality assessments, remote proctored examinations, and learning and development diagnostics. Clients typically include corporate recruiters, training organisations, certification bodies, universities, and government agencies that conduct large-scale recruitment or admission examinations.
Background
The company was founded in Gurugram in 2010 by Ketan Kapoor and Tonmoy Shingal, both alumni of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. It was established to address the gap between traditional paper-based testing and the growing demand for scalable, data-driven hiring tools in India and emerging markets. Early operations focused on recruitment assessments for the Indian information technology services industry, before expanding into campus hiring, certifications, and remote proctoring.
History
- 2010: Mettl founded by Ketan Kapoor and Tonmoy Shingal in Gurugram.
- 2012–2013: Raised early-stage funding from investors including Blume Ventures and Kalaari Capital.
- Mid-2010s: Expanded internationally, serving clients across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa; launched coding assessment and remote proctoring products.
- 2018: Acquired by Mercer, marking one of the notable HR-tech acquisitions in India. The company was rebranded as Mercer | Mettl while retaining its operational base in India.
Products and services
- Recruitment assessments: Aptitude, domain, and role-based tests for screening candidates at scale.
- Coding assessments: Programming evaluations across multiple languages with automated code execution and review.
- Psychometric tools: Personality inventories, behavioural assessments, and leadership competency tests.
- Remote proctoring: AI-assisted and human-monitored invigilation for online examinations.
- Examination management: Platforms for universities, certification bodies, and government recruiters to conduct secure online tests.
- Learning and development diagnostics: Assessments used to identify training needs and measure skill development.
Significance
Mettl is regarded as one of the early Indian software-as-a-service ventures to scale globally in the talent assessment domain. Its acquisition by Mercer was viewed as a milestone for the Indian HR-technology sector, reflecting the demand for data-driven hiring practices and the credibility of locally built assessment platforms in international markets. The company also played a role in popularising remote proctored examinations among Indian universities and certification bodies, particularly during the shift to online testing in the late 2010s and the COVID-19 period.
Related topics
- Mercer (consulting firm)
- Marsh McLennan
- Human resource management
- Educational technology in India
- Software as a service
- Information technology in India
- Gurugram
References
- Wikidata entry: Q55622925
- Mercer | Mettl official website.