Free Applicant Comparison Matrix
Rank competing applicants in a side-by-side weighted evaluation grid — score each candidate against structured criteria and generate a ranked shortlist instantly.
Runs entirely in your browser · No login · No data uploaded
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Add criteria and applicants, then score each applicant to build the comparison matrix.
How to Build an Applicant Comparison Matrix in 3 Steps
Follow these steps to get results in under a minute
How Applicant Comparison Matrix Compares
vs spreadsheets, manual processes, and paid platforms
| Feature | UniCloud360 Applicant Comparison Matrix | Unstructured Panel Discussion | Basic Spreadsheet | Paid CRM Scoring Module |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted multi-criteria scoring | Auto-weighted totals | Subjective only | Manual formulas | Config required |
| Side-by-side applicant view | All on one screen | One at a time | Scroll-heavy | Separate tabs |
| Ranked shortlist generation | Instant ranking | Manual ordering | Manual sort | Scheduled report |
| Custom criteria + weights | Fully configurable | No | Preset columns only | Admin setup |
| Print-ready committee report | One-click | Manual notes | Manual format | Export only |
| Cost | Free forever | Ad-hoc guesswork | Effort-intensive | Paid system |
What Admissions Panels Are Saying
Trusted by lecturers and students across Sri Lankan universities
"Before this tool, our shortlisting meetings were long debates with no clear structure. Now every panel member scores independently on the matrix, we combine the sheets, and the ranking is objective. Meeting time dropped from 3 hours to 45 minutes."
"The weighted criteria is exactly what we needed. Interview performance is worth 30% while raw academic scores are 25% — the matrix handles this automatically. I can justify every ranking decision with a number, which is crucial for appeals."
"The colour-coded scoring cells make it immediately obvious where each applicant is strong or weak across criteria. In 30 seconds looking at the matrix I can see the full picture — no need to read through individual application files."
"The print output goes into the scholarship committee minutes as an appendix. Having a documented, auditable scoring matrix has made our selection process defensible to external reviewers for the first time."