The GRIHA Certified Professional (GRIHA CP) is a credential awarded by the GRIHA Council to individuals who demonstrate a thorough understanding of the GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) framework. This certification equips professionals to work effectively on green building projects, assist in GRIHA documentation, and promote sustainable development practices in the built environment.
A GRIHA Certified Professional is an individual who has successfully cleared the GRIHA CP examination, and is recognized as qualified to guide, coordinate, and implement GRIHA-related activities in a building project.
They play a critical role in facilitating the application of the GRIHA rating system in projects and act as a link between the project team and GRIHA Council.
DISCLAIMER: No part of this online examination may be reproduced or transmitted by any means, electronic or otherwise. GRIHA reserves all rights to this examination. The GRIHA Council will inform participants of their result as either 'Qualified' or 'Not Qualified' for the GRIHA Certified Professional status. The coursework entails technical content specific to building construction and building physics. It is recommended for the candidate to complete the e-course on GRIHA v.2019 to be well versed with fundamentals of green buildings and GRIHA v.2019.
Eligibility Criteria:
Students are not eligible for the exam. Doctorate/Postgraduate/Graduate/Diploma holders in any stream can appear for the exam.
Examination Process:
The examination is held once a month. It's an online examination which can be given from your home/office.
Syllabus and study material:
The GRIHA Certified Professional Exam is based on GRIHA Version 2019. Candidates may refer the GRIHA v.2019 Volume 1 and the E-course on v.2019 to prepare for the exam.
Note: Completing the e-course on v.2019 is not mandatory for appearing for the CP exam. However, it is strongly recommended to get equipped with the concepts and requirements of v.2019. Additionally, the candidates are expected to be well versed with the general concepts of sustainable development and the applicable codes like NBC, ISHRAE, ECBC, etc.
Exam Structure
- The GRIHA CP examination has 60 questions.
- Maximum marks are 100.
- The exam duration is 75 minutes.
- The passing marks to become a GRIHA Certified Professional are 75.
- There is NO negative marking.
- Full marks for questions will be given only when the following conditions are met:
- Single Choice Questions: Marks will be given only when the candidate selects the correct option and only one option. If more than one option is selected, the question will automatically be marked zero.
- Multiple Choice Questions: Full marks (2 or 3) will be given only when the candidate selects all right answers. If the candidate selects less/more options than the correct options or if even one of the selected options is incorrect, the question will be marked zero.
- There are 3 sections in the question paper:
- Section 1: Single/Multiple Choice Questions (40 Questions). The candidate will have to assess for each question whether it will have 1/2/3 correct options and mark accordingly.
- Section 2: True and False (10 Questions)
- Section 3: Calculations (10 Questions)
Validity:
The validity of the GRIHA CP certificate issued will be active until the respective GRIHA version is active.
PLEASE NOTE:
In case the candidate is unable to complete the examination due to any technical constraints such as poor internet speed/ connectivity, electrical black out or technical issues; the candidate will have to do a fresh registration for the examination on a subsequent date. GRIHA Council will not be held liable for any technical fault and will not reimburse the fees. In case the internet connectivity breaks, the candidates can login again and continue the exam. However, do remember that extra time in lieu of the time lost due to connectivity concerns will not be given.
Exam Fee: INR 4000 + taxes per attempt.
Note:
Fees once paid is not refundable.
DISCLAIMER:
No part of this online examination maybe be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or otherwise. GRIHA reserves the right to this examination. GRIHA Council will inform the participants whether they have 'qualified' or 'not qualified' as GRIHA Certified Professional.
- Professional recognition in the green building and sustainability sector.
- Eligibility to work on GRIHA-registered projects as a consultant or advisor.
- Access to exclusive networking opportunities, tools, and updates from GRIHA Council.
- Opportunity to contribute toward India’s climate goals and energy conservation initiatives.
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