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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai Placement Interview Questions

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IT profile Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.

6 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: They shortlisted people with some coding project.Or have done some coding.

Tips: Most of you can easily get shortlisted if have done some coding in their resume.

Round: Test
Experience: They shortlisted people with some coding project.Or have done some coding.

Tips: Most of you can easily get shortlisted if have done some coding in their resume.
Total Questions: 50

Round: Test
Experience: Do the English quant and logic correctly.
Tips: They even shortlisted people who did not attempt the coding quest NS.


Round: Technical Interview
Experience: One number series completion.


College Name: IIT Madras
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user image Thejes Kumar

posted on 26 Sep 2016

I applied via Campus Placement

3 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The first one hour was an aptitude test consisting of MCQs based on 4 sections. The first section was programming related, consisting of questions related to binary trees, figuring out the output of a given pseudo code, completing a given pseudo code, finding the error in the given code, etc. The Quant section contained fairly simple questions but with very limited time. Lots of numerical calculations involved and use of calculator was not allowed. L&R section was again fairly straightforward but had many questions with limited time. English questions consisted of picking out the grammatically correct sentence, sentence sequencing, vocabulary (meaning of word/antonym of word, etc) and comprehension based questions. If you're preparing for CAT or other similar exams then this test will be simple for you.

The second hour of the test was the coding round. Two problem statements were given and we had to type out the code, compile it and run it. We had the option of C, C++ and Java. Full marks if the code ran successfully, zero otherwise. There were no in between marks for steps or incomplete codes, even if the logic was correct.
Tips: You'll find online mock tests for CAT for Quant, L&R and English sections. Focus on speed and accuracy, the questions won't be tough but the time will be limited with lots of questions. For the coding section it should suffice if you've had sufficient experience with coding. Even if you haven't (as I didn't) you'll still be fine. For the novices I'd suggest focusing on famous algos such as trapezium pattern, etc.
Duration: 120 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was an extremely peaceful interview. There were 2 interviewers for my IT profile. I told them frankly that I didn't have much experience in coding, I had just done a course in my first year and an online course as well. I had a strong finance resume, so they asked me questions related to finance. I was able to answer them satisfactorily. It seemed more like a conversation rather than an interview, as if they were trying to figure out if I was a right fit for their company. Most of the time they were doing the talking and explaining about the IT role and what it involves, and asking me if that's what I was looking for. Almost all the questions they had for me were resume based.
Tips: Be honest and upfront. Tell them what you think and most importantly why you're applying for the profile. The questions asked to me were: If you're offered a PPO after the internship will you accept it? ; This profile is not in line with what you've taken as your major, do you feel that you'll be wasting 4 years by suddenly switching your line? ; What problems do you think you'll face if you are to join Citi as a full time employee?

These questions cannot be prepared for, you have to be honest in answering them. If you would have noticed their questions were leaning towards checking if I would be a right fit as their employee. Unlike other companies who hire 2 month interns just to get the maximum work out of them, Citi was hiring interns as possible employees and future leaders within the company, and their HR interview will be in this line as well.

General Tips: Practice speed and accuracy for solving aptitude questions. Be confident during the interview. They're looking for potential employees and their PPO offering rate is quite high, their questions will also be along the same lines.
Skills: 1)communication, Conversation Skills, Programming, Coding Skills, Proficiency In English, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Problems
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: Wanted back office experience and also exposure to coding/analytics in a banking company. Work given by them is generally challenging and fun.
Funny Moments: One of the questions asked in the interview was what I do in my free time. One of my answers was watching TV shows. They then proceeded to ask me what TV shows I watch and I mentioned Game of Thrones among my list (which was quite lenghty :p). Unsurprisingly, one of the interviewers was also a GoT fan and we spent quite a bit of time talking about the show and why neither of us hadn't read the books.
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user image Pavithra Moorthy

posted on 21 Sep 2016

I applied via Campus Placement

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume Shortlist was not stringent to any cg cut off. I think a mixture of good POR's and course work along with atleast one coding work can be impressive.
Tips: Have a CFI project if not done any prior non-core internship.

Round: Test
Experience: Each part have time constraint and you can only attempt the next question if you have done the present one. I have not performed that well in the coding questions but fairly well in the first half which put me to the interview round.

Any one coding language can be preferred - C/C++/Java.
Tips: Practice basic questions coding language, English, Aptitude/ Logical Reasoning and Writing Code in the precise order as it can boost your confidence through the test duration,

It is okay if you excel in any one of the two parts.
Duration: 2 hours minutes
Total Questions: not sure

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR was not very intimidating. I was very calm and presented myself confident and very cheerful which I think impressed him. I answered to the first question very elaborately that it covered most of the other possible questions. It's very crucial to answer it smartly without overselling or underselling yourself. I was being very honest.

I answered in this manner:

- My qualities and work ethics
- What was my passion and what has led me to take interest in IT and finance?
- Why Citicorp? - just a brief line as it wasn't asked directly
- My hobbies and unique talent

He asked what would you choose - finance or IT. Well it seemed tricky as IT work is related to finance in Citicorp. So I answered them that I have interest in Finance of which IT plays a part. So interested in both.

When asked about my project, I answered clearly and related to the profile. No questions were asked further.

After a set of these 4 questions, I was asked if I have some questions. Two questions were popped up in my mind about the proflle nature and the challenges faced by Citicorp macroeconomically.


Tips: It is very important to answer clearly and articulately. Stammering gives a bad impression on you.
Some tricky questions will be asked. It's alright to take some seconds off and asnwer with clear thought.
Show enthusiasm towards the internship. They do not require students with good coding skills so show them that you can grasp anything fast.

When asked about yourself, kindly don't tell the place you are from or your family descriptions as it is absolutely not required by them. They need to know your nature of work and abstract qualities you possess. That's it.





Round: HR Interview
Experience: She didn't ask any tricky questions and mostly listened to what I had to say. She wanted to know how much interested I am in this,
Tips: Be very relaxed and ask questions meaningfully.

General Tips: Java is not a pre-requisite to IT in Citicorp.
Skills:
Duration: 2 Months
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: It is a reputed bank in financial sector. The stipend is relatively high compared to other companies.
Funny Moments: I got intimidated by a senior before the interview that I require Java knowledge. So I was very sure that I wouldn't get through. Hence I bacame very calm and took the interview entertainingly.

During the interview, I told the HR that I know little of Java and was willing to learn it. In turn, he answered that it is not at all required. I was dumbstruck ;)
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user image Sanjana Yellamelli

posted on 21 Sep 2016

I applied via Campus Placement

6 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The first 3 modules in the test were all objective with a huge time constraint . For Module 1- knowing few basic algorithms and basic coding knowledge was enough. Coding section (Module 4) was also easy-(1 hours- 2 codes)
Tips: Knowing few basic sorting and searching algorithms will really help.Practicing few aptitude tests before the tests will help to improve speed

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: It was a really friendly environment. Interviewers were more interactive and was not like a stereo typical interview but was more like a very good conversation
Tips: Some people had a technical round interview in this interview's place - it is mostly interviewer specific.They had hard core coding questions on C/Java(depending on which language they chose to write module 4 in the test)

Preparing for few questions like Why citi? Why this profile? in addition to practicing to run them through your resume by highlighting important points would help

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: The puzzles were actually easy.
Tips: Being cool and calm and not panicking
Some of my other friends had questions like - most efficient way to find whether or not a number is prime


Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a very friendly interview.
Tips: Trying to work on your soft skills will help

General Tips: Just be calm. Try to interact with the interviewers and the interview can also be self driven - as in, one can direct the interview as he/she wants(the first round interview)

Trying to be active during the interview right from the beginning - with good salutation will give them a good impression on you
Skills: 1)communication Skills, Logical Puzzles
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: After reading about CitiCorp - got an impression that its work culture would be good
Funny Moments: From my resume - the Monkey Proof dustbin i worked on during my first semester (In the HR round interview)
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user image Siddharth Thakur

posted on 20 Sep 2016

I applied via Campus Placement

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

  • Q1. Signal Analysis
  • Q2. There are 25 horses and 5 tracks. Only by relative comparison in each race, find the minimum no of races needed to find the top three horses
  • Q3. Optimizing in how to find a name multiple times from a string

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The questions were pretty easy. Time being the only constraint. No pre-requisite knowledge required for Quant, Logical Reasoning reason and English regions. For coding, you can study up basic concepts like linked lists, stack, queue in either C,C++ or Java.
Tips: Brush up on basic coding concepts like OOPS, Inheritance, linked Lists and practise a few problems.
Duration: 2 hours minutes
Total Questions: 55

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: Some resume based questions(My summer intern) and easy puzzle questions. The interviewee was a very relaxed person and makes you feel comfortable.
Tips: Keep your calm and read up on some puzzles. Also if you have had coding experience, make sure all the tracks are covered.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: it was Resume based and a few tech questions

Skills: Quantitative Aptitude, 1)communication Skills, Ability To Analyse
Duration: 8 weeks
College Name: IIT Madras
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user image Anushree Periasami

posted on 20 Sep 2016

I applied via Campus Placement

4 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Overall easy. For the objective coding section, revise basic data structures like trees, pseudo codes. Quantitative, verbal and logic require speed. For the coding section practice coding. The questions were simple. Note, the test is an important stage in the shortlisting.
Tips: Practice speed aptitude tests and coding.
Total Questions: 1

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Tried to asses interest in coding, company fit. Asked one java question. Why citicorp? Discussed about the financial crisis. Interview is flexible and can cover a broad range of topics.
Tips: Stay calm. If you can convince them if you are interested in a career in coding. Note, the profile is not completely IT based, it covers a broader umbrella, involves much more was what I was told. The prerequisite knowledge they expected too wasn't very high.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Spoke about myself, my hobbies, my interests. Very peaceful round. We also had a little chat about my favourite book.
Tips: Stay calm ant try to be yourself and as honest as possible

General Tips: Citicorp was my fourth interview in the internship process. What i learnt collectively from this experience was to say calm, no matter what. Never approach an interview with an " I must get it " attitude. "Its not a big deal" works much better. This doesn't mean that you don't take preparation seriously but once you've prepared, don't care too much. Also prepare well, the biggest contributor to your confidence and satisfaction is the feeling of preparedness with which you attend the selection process
Skill Tips: Practice speed tests and coding on websites
Skills: General Coding And Problem Solving
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: I was interested in non - core, finance, analytics and have basic coding skills. Citi is undoubtedly a reputed name.
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I applied via Campus Placement

2 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Very interesting
Tips: Can set more difficult problems
Duration: 120 minutes

General Tips: The company is good and knows very well how to select their employees
Skills: General Knowledge, Generic Math Puzzles, 1)communication Skills, Leadership Skills
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: The skills which I'll acquire by joining this company would be very useful for my corporate culture. It requires leaders and not workers and that is what my dream is, to become a global leader and to create an impact on people
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user image Harshith Avasarala

posted on 20 Sep 2016

2 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The profile of the internship was developing technology/software for financial purposes. However the company wasn't looking for students with just coding abilities. They were aimed at recruiting students with good aptitude and also who can learn new things at a quick pace
Duration: 120 minutes

Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
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user image Akhil Ashok

posted on 3 Nov 2015

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2015.

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was not too tough. Focus on answering all the questions as there may be easy questions concealed in the paper and every question has the same weight
Tips: Familiarize yourself with data sufficiency tests
Total Questions: 40

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The question was tough and I was unable to arrive at the answer. What matters though is the way you think and arrive at the answer. Make sure the interviewer gets to know your thought process
Tips: Method matters the most

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Don't worry too much about this round. Be sure about your resume. Know it thoroughly
Tips: Go through your resume as many times as possible. Figure out possible questions that an interviewer could ask

Skills: Presence Of Mind, Communication, Mathematical Aptitude, Analytical Skills
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
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user image Rohith Pinnamaraju

posted on 2 Nov 2015

I applied via Campus Placement

1 Interview Round

Interview Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interviewer was very easy to talk with and he did not ask much of hr questions

General Tips: Do something worthwhile to show on your resume
A knowledge of choosing might help
Skill Tips: Good cg helped
Projects helped
Skills:
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: I was interested to get an it internship
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