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4 Dec 2024
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
1 Interview Round
Interview Questions
- Q1. Link up all nodes present in same level of BST using next pointer
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: We are expected to first speak of our approach, he is satisfied with mine and so asked me to code on paper
Tips: Be positive. They will help you out if you are struck
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Gave me a code and asked to debug
Tips: Nothing to worry. What is expected of the code is clearly communicated. So its not such difficult. Go through basic OS concepts
Skills: Thinking approach, extending our knowledge
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: We are expected to first speak of our approach, he is satisfied with mine and so asked me to code on paper
Tips: Be positive. They will help you out if you are struck
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Gave me a code and asked to debug
Tips: Nothing to worry. What is expected of the code is clearly communicated. So its not such difficult. Go through basic OS concepts
Skills: Thinking approach, extending our knowledge
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: There were 20 questions each in aptitude, digital and signal processing. Aptitude questions are very easy . technical questions are slightly tough and requires a sound knowledge of fundementals from digital systems, DSP , digital IC design
Tips: Prepare well and the questions will be like DE, DM and DD. Easy medium and tough. Try solving all easy questions first
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Questions: 60
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They are not looking for exact solution. They are looking at your approach of the problem
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: There were 20 questions each in aptitude, digital and signal processing. Aptitude questions are very easy . technical questions are slightly tough and requires a sound knowledge of fundementals from digital systems, DSP , digital IC design
Tips: Prepare well and the questions will be like DE, DM and DD. Easy medium and tough. Try solving all easy questions first
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Questions: 60
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They are not looking for exact solution. They are looking at your approach of the problem
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
1 Interview Round
Interview Questions
- Q1. How to create a uniform distribution from 1 to 200 using an ubiased coin?
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Talked about probability and programming questions. The same happened in 4 rounds of interviews.
Tips: Prepare probability and quant questions. Be calm. The interviewers are very helpful.
Skills: Probability And Statistics, Programming
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Talked about probability and programming questions. The same happened in 4 rounds of interviews.
Tips: Prepare probability and quant questions. Be calm. The interviewers are very helpful.
Skills: Probability And Statistics, Programming
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
6 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: Two questions were given and we are supposed to write code for the same.
Tips: Whatever idea is there, just discuss with interviewer.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 2
Round: Problem Statement
Experience: You have to solve the question for next round.
Tips: Practice coding well.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: A coding question was given, but much difficult one, they were looking for approach.
Tips: Share your thought Process Clearly.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: A full depth project round was there. They asked my role and responsibility.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: An application was given to you and you have to make it better the way you can.
Skills: Technical Questions, Technical Analysis, Ability To Cope Up With Stress
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Two questions were given and we are supposed to write code for the same.
Tips: Whatever idea is there, just discuss with interviewer.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 2
Round: Problem Statement
Experience: You have to solve the question for next round.
Tips: Practice coding well.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: A coding question was given, but much difficult one, they were looking for approach.
Tips: Share your thought Process Clearly.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: A full depth project round was there. They asked my role and responsibility.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: An application was given to you and you have to make it better the way you can.
Skills: Technical Questions, Technical Analysis, Ability To Cope Up With Stress
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
6 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume shortlist is mostly based on CG. A decent CGPA of more 7 and some good interns should be enough to make it to the test shortlist.
Tips: I am not even sure if they look into any of the interns. Most of the times, it is just CG based shortlist. I think in my time, around 150 people were shortlisted for the test.
Round: Test
Experience: The test was very simple. There was only one quant section. All the questions were really easy.
Tips: Preparation for this test can be done by referring to CAT material or even the aptitude your placement team sends you would be more than enough.
Duration: 45 minutes
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The interview was pretty chill. First mostly all the questions were asked from my resume. I was asked to explain the work I did in my internship and then, later on, asked to explain the projects that I had done. I did not have many PoRs on my resume. So nothing much was asked from that section. When I mentioned about my hobbies, I mentioned that I like watching football. It turned out that the interviewer was a football fan herself. She also asked which club I support. Luckily, her favourite was same as mine (I would prefer not to mention which club it was :P) . But because of this, she asked me a case (not a complete case as such). I was asked to list what all factors and issues that I should be considering if I were to organize a football league in Chennai. I explained to her how organizing such a league with less popular teams would be a difficult task. I also kind of came up with a number which would probably be the number of people who would be attending this league. I also spoke about the costs that would be incurred. She had asked me to assume everything on my own. (At this point in time, I was actually getting worried as I was not able to breakdown this case like one would do a with a typical case). However, at this point, she asked me to stop and that was it was for the first round of interview.
Tips: For the resume part of it, make sure you are pretty thorough with every point in your resume. They may ask about any project they feel interested in.
You can always expect a question from the hobbies you mention. So make sure that you always know a lot about the same. Otherwise, you can avoid mentioning that hobby just to be on the safe side.
Though my case didn't go that well as I would have wanted it to go, I still got shortlisted for the next round.
Just don't panic when something doesn't go as planned. It can be better than you thought. Just speak out your thoughts clearly and confidently.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: As it can be seen, the puzzles were not really difficult. They were very simple ones.
The case question: I told him that I will conduct a survey to find our which cuisine I will be opting for in my restaurant. But before doing that, I will have fixed the location of the restaurant. I can just do the survey only in that area. We would be inclined to set it up in a busy commercial area but the fixed cost associated with the same can be pretty high. I would also want to look at the competitors in my area who serve the same cuisine. Finally, the cuisine can be selected using both fondness and the uniqueness of the cuisine in that area.
HR question: This is one question which is generally asked in most of the interviews.
After that, he asked if I had any questions. This is the part where you really show your interest in the company. Make sure that you have a question or two ready to ask the interviewer about the company and the work/work-culture. I asked two questions and the interviewer responded with keen interest.
Tips: You might have come across the puzzles. It may happen that you are given a puzzle that already know the answer to. In those cases make sure you pretend that you are hearing them for the first time. Think out loud while solving a puzzle which is one of the most important things. It's okay if you are not able to come up with the final answer. The approach matters to them a lot.
The case again was not really that specific. Just think intuitively. Make sure that you are confident of what you are speaking of.
HR question is a typical final question at the end of each interview. Make sure you have an answer ready for this before hand. This is where you really convince the interviewer that you have the skill set and the calibre for the job.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Resume shortlist is mostly based on CG. A decent CGPA of more 7 and some good interns should be enough to make it to the test shortlist.
Tips: I am not even sure if they look into any of the interns. Most of the times, it is just CG based shortlist. I think in my time, around 150 people were shortlisted for the test.
Round: Test
Experience: The test was very simple. There was only one quant section. All the questions were really easy.
Tips: Preparation for this test can be done by referring to CAT material or even the aptitude your placement team sends you would be more than enough.
Duration: 45 minutes
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The interview was pretty chill. First mostly all the questions were asked from my resume. I was asked to explain the work I did in my internship and then, later on, asked to explain the projects that I had done. I did not have many PoRs on my resume. So nothing much was asked from that section. When I mentioned about my hobbies, I mentioned that I like watching football. It turned out that the interviewer was a football fan herself. She also asked which club I support. Luckily, her favourite was same as mine (I would prefer not to mention which club it was :P) . But because of this, she asked me a case (not a complete case as such). I was asked to list what all factors and issues that I should be considering if I were to organize a football league in Chennai. I explained to her how organizing such a league with less popular teams would be a difficult task. I also kind of came up with a number which would probably be the number of people who would be attending this league. I also spoke about the costs that would be incurred. She had asked me to assume everything on my own. (At this point in time, I was actually getting worried as I was not able to breakdown this case like one would do a with a typical case). However, at this point, she asked me to stop and that was it was for the first round of interview.
Tips: For the resume part of it, make sure you are pretty thorough with every point in your resume. They may ask about any project they feel interested in.
You can always expect a question from the hobbies you mention. So make sure that you always know a lot about the same. Otherwise, you can avoid mentioning that hobby just to be on the safe side.
Though my case didn't go that well as I would have wanted it to go, I still got shortlisted for the next round.
Just don't panic when something doesn't go as planned. It can be better than you thought. Just speak out your thoughts clearly and confidently.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: As it can be seen, the puzzles were not really difficult. They were very simple ones.
The case question: I told him that I will conduct a survey to find our which cuisine I will be opting for in my restaurant. But before doing that, I will have fixed the location of the restaurant. I can just do the survey only in that area. We would be inclined to set it up in a busy commercial area but the fixed cost associated with the same can be pretty high. I would also want to look at the competitors in my area who serve the same cuisine. Finally, the cuisine can be selected using both fondness and the uniqueness of the cuisine in that area.
HR question: This is one question which is generally asked in most of the interviews.
After that, he asked if I had any questions. This is the part where you really show your interest in the company. Make sure that you have a question or two ready to ask the interviewer about the company and the work/work-culture. I asked two questions and the interviewer responded with keen interest.
Tips: You might have come across the puzzles. It may happen that you are given a puzzle that already know the answer to. In those cases make sure you pretend that you are hearing them for the first time. Think out loud while solving a puzzle which is one of the most important things. It's okay if you are not able to come up with the final answer. The approach matters to them a lot.
The case again was not really that specific. Just think intuitively. Make sure that you are confident of what you are speaking of.
HR question is a typical final question at the end of each interview. Make sure you have an answer ready for this before hand. This is where you really convince the interviewer that you have the skill set and the calibre for the job.
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016.
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: Around 30-40 MCQs + 5 subjective questions.
Subjective questions were - finding little endian/big endian using char-int, function pointers, etc
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 35
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Mostly resume based, mostly looking for someone who have worked intensively in that area.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Around 30-40 MCQs + 5 subjective questions.
Subjective questions were - finding little endian/big endian using char-int, function pointers, etc
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 35
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Mostly resume based, mostly looking for someone who have worked intensively in that area.
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Group Discussion
Tips: Make sure whatever you speak makes sense. Try to structure the GD and drive the GD towards a conclusion.
Duration: 25 minutes
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It started with "Tell us about yourself". I was then grilled on my intern and projects. Then they moved on to other resume points and asked HR questions based on that.
Tips: We need to be thorough with the complete ITC application form. Try to prepare answers for various HR questions which might come up based on your application answers.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: This again started with "Tell us about yourself". Then based on that they asked various HR questions. There were few generic questions like "Why ITC", "Where do you see yourself five years from now", "Your views about MBA", etc.
Tips: Make sure that you keep a set of major achievements or experiences from your insti life in mind. You can fit those to give examples for various types of questions.
College Name: IIT Madras
Tips: Make sure whatever you speak makes sense. Try to structure the GD and drive the GD towards a conclusion.
Duration: 25 minutes
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It started with "Tell us about yourself". I was then grilled on my intern and projects. Then they moved on to other resume points and asked HR questions based on that.
Tips: We need to be thorough with the complete ITC application form. Try to prepare answers for various HR questions which might come up based on your application answers.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: This again started with "Tell us about yourself". Then based on that they asked various HR questions. There were few generic questions like "Why ITC", "Where do you see yourself five years from now", "Your views about MBA", etc.
Tips: Make sure that you keep a set of major achievements or experiences from your insti life in mind. You can fit those to give examples for various types of questions.
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: Online test to gauge basic understanding of sampling, digital signal processing, FIR filters, basics of multirate signal processing and digital communication.
Tips: Revise salient points of DSP course. Read ch 5 of Oppenheim Willsky Nawab: Signals and Systems
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 20
Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude and quant questions
Tips: Practice speed and accuracy as you have to do 20 questions in 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 20
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview starts off with a basic description of your own project work. He asks about what you have done and why you're interested the field. This is followed by 2-3 questions of signal processing/digital modulation. The level of difficulty is reasonably high. But it isn't too tough. He will help guide you if you are stuck somewhere but you are expected to reach a conclusion on your own. The interview will last about an hour if you are doing well. You will be given rough sheets and the interviewer will track your working and gauge you accordingly.
Tips: The interviewer will be interested in the particular technical details of your project work like your bachelor's/dual degree thesis. Be sure to relate as strongly as possible to communication and DSP. While working out the DSP problems, if you get stuck, be sure to ask and clarify the questions. After he has finished, be sure to summarize the problem and confirm what you are expected to find out. It helps a lot if you think out loud as your approach is what is being tested rather than reaching a final answer. Be sure to state the areas you are certain and uncertain about. As much as possible, explain all your points through digrams, equations and illustrations.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: This is a very informal interview, where the candidate talks in detail about the experiences throughout the undergraduate curriculum. The interviewer may identify certain specific parts of your resume and ask you to elaborate on that. The interview then proceeds to TI: what you find interesting in the company and why you want to join.
Tips: Openness and frankness is what is expected. Do not try to lie or sound ideal. Be yourself honest about your work and views. Read up on TI and their work. Know the major innovations in recent times.
Skills: Signal Processing, Communication Systems
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Online test to gauge basic understanding of sampling, digital signal processing, FIR filters, basics of multirate signal processing and digital communication.
Tips: Revise salient points of DSP course. Read ch 5 of Oppenheim Willsky Nawab: Signals and Systems
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 20
Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude and quant questions
Tips: Practice speed and accuracy as you have to do 20 questions in 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 20
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview starts off with a basic description of your own project work. He asks about what you have done and why you're interested the field. This is followed by 2-3 questions of signal processing/digital modulation. The level of difficulty is reasonably high. But it isn't too tough. He will help guide you if you are stuck somewhere but you are expected to reach a conclusion on your own. The interview will last about an hour if you are doing well. You will be given rough sheets and the interviewer will track your working and gauge you accordingly.
Tips: The interviewer will be interested in the particular technical details of your project work like your bachelor's/dual degree thesis. Be sure to relate as strongly as possible to communication and DSP. While working out the DSP problems, if you get stuck, be sure to ask and clarify the questions. After he has finished, be sure to summarize the problem and confirm what you are expected to find out. It helps a lot if you think out loud as your approach is what is being tested rather than reaching a final answer. Be sure to state the areas you are certain and uncertain about. As much as possible, explain all your points through digrams, equations and illustrations.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: This is a very informal interview, where the candidate talks in detail about the experiences throughout the undergraduate curriculum. The interviewer may identify certain specific parts of your resume and ask you to elaborate on that. The interview then proceeds to TI: what you find interesting in the company and why you want to join.
Tips: Openness and frankness is what is expected. Do not try to lie or sound ideal. Be yourself honest about your work and views. Read up on TI and their work. Know the major innovations in recent times.
Skills: Signal Processing, Communication Systems
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: Written Round. Basic probab and algo questions.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 8
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Mostly asked about my Dual Degree Project
Tips: Present printouts of your research papers to the panel
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Also, related to DDP. Asked questions on how it can be extended to other domains. Why do you want to a part of IBM Research?
Tips: Before the interview, go through the company's website and find out the projects relevant to your field. Then discuss them when they ask for doubts or questions.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Written Round. Basic probab and algo questions.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 8
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Mostly asked about my Dual Degree Project
Tips: Present printouts of your research papers to the panel
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Also, related to DDP. Asked questions on how it can be extended to other domains. Why do you want to a part of IBM Research?
Tips: Before the interview, go through the company's website and find out the projects relevant to your field. Then discuss them when they ask for doubts or questions.
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
6 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: They had a CG cut-off of 8.
Round: Test
Experience: We were given a simple problem ( something on binary search ) and 3 hours. The problem wouldn't work if you brute force. You will get 5 attempts and you have to use a specific software (Only windows support). Around 16 people were shortlisted for interviews after this round.
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 1
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Prepare on your resume in detail. They might grill you on minute details. They will also try to match your interests with their work.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: A generic conversation with the HR. She was really chill and you would feel like you are having a conversation rather than an interview.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: They had a CG cut-off of 8.
Round: Test
Experience: We were given a simple problem ( something on binary search ) and 3 hours. The problem wouldn't work if you brute force. You will get 5 attempts and you have to use a specific software (Only windows support). Around 16 people were shortlisted for interviews after this round.
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 1
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Prepare on your resume in detail. They might grill you on minute details. They will also try to match your interests with their work.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: A generic conversation with the HR. She was really chill and you would feel like you are having a conversation rather than an interview.
College Name: IIT Madras
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