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Updated 18 Apr 2024

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posted on 18 Apr 2024

Interview experience
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Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is AML ..
  • Ans. 

    AML stands for Anti-Money Laundering, a set of regulations and procedures designed to prevent the illegal generation of income.

    • AML refers to the laws, regulations, and procedures intended to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.

    • Financial institutions are required to have AML programs in place to detect and report suspicious activities.

    • Examples of AML measures include customer ...

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  • Q2. What is CDD EDD
  • Ans. 

    CDD stands for Customer Due Diligence and EDD stands for Enhanced Due Diligence. They are processes used by financial institutions to assess and manage risk associated with their customers.

    • CDD is a standard process of verifying the identity of customers and assessing their risk level.

    • EDD is a more in-depth process that involves additional scrutiny for high-risk customers.

    • CDD is typically done for all customers, while E...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. If i give you 10 lakh rupee, help me to launder.
  • Ans. 

    I would never participate in any illegal activities, including money laundering.

    • Politely decline the offer and explain that you do not engage in illegal activities.

    • Report the incident to the appropriate authorities if necessary.

    • Maintain ethical standards and integrity in all professional dealings.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is sanction
  • Ans. 

    Sanction refers to a penalty or measure imposed on individuals, entities, or countries for violating laws or regulations.

    • Sanctions can include financial penalties, trade restrictions, travel bans, and asset freezes.

    • They are often imposed by governments or international organizations to enforce compliance with laws or policies.

    • Examples of sanctions include the United Nations sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear weap...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why Russia is sanctioned
  • Q4. Is ISRAEL a sanctioned country.
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Israel is considered a sanctioned country by some countries and organizations.

    • Israel is not sanctioned by all countries, but some countries and organizations do have sanctions in place.

    • Sanctions may include restrictions on trade, financial transactions, and travel.

    • Examples of countries that have imposed sanctions on Israel include Iran and some Arab League countries.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic: Tell me about yourself, movie story

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't get into this shit

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on Summer Internship
  • Q2. What are your 2 Weaknesses ? Explain them to me ?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to overthink and can be too self-critical at times.

    • I often spend too much time analyzing details and can lose sight of the bigger picture.

    • I sometimes struggle with making decisions quickly due to overthinking.

    • I can be too hard on myself and take criticism too personally.

    • For example, in my previous job, I spent too much time perfecting a project and missed the deadline.

    • Another example is when I received construct...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the process of launching a new product to market ? Explain each step ?
  • Ans. 

    Launching a new product involves several steps, from ideation to market launch.

    • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences

    • Develop a product concept and create a prototype

    • Test the product with focus groups and make necessary adjustments

    • Create a marketing plan and determine pricing strategy

    • Launch the product and monitor sales and customer feedback

    • Make any necessary improvements or adjustments based...

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  • Q4. Difference between Primary and Secondary Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Primary research is original research conducted by the researcher, while secondary research is based on existing research.

    • Primary research involves collecting new data through surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.

    • Secondary research involves analyzing existing data from sources like books, journals, websites, etc.

    • Primary research is more time-consuming and expensive than secondary research.

    • Secondary research is useful ...

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  • Q5. Guesstimate : No of traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 50-60 traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.

    • Consider the distance between Aurangabad and Pune is around 235 km.

    • Assuming an average distance of 4 km between two signals, there would be around 58-59 signals.

    • However, the number may vary based on the route taken and the traffic density.

    • Also, the number of signals may have increased or decreased over time due to road development projects.

    • Hence,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Tell me something about yourself ?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have worked as a software engineer for 3 years.

    • I enjoy taking on new challenges and have experience working in both team and individual settings.

    • In my free time, I enjoy reading books on technology and attending tech conferences to stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

    • I am also an avid...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is the process of Market Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Market research involves gathering and analyzing information about a target market to make informed business decisions.

    • Identify research objectives and target audience

    • Choose research methods (surveys, focus groups, etc.)

    • Collect and analyze data

    • Draw conclusions and make recommendations

    • Continuously monitor and update research

    • Example: Conducting a survey to determine customer satisfaction with a product

    • Example: Analyzing ...

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  • Q8. How did you know about Consumer Neuroscience ? ( I had spoken about it during induction )

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quantitative Aptitude -10 Q ....Questions on P&L AND Percentage ....Cutoff 7
Verbal Ability - 18 Q .....Sentence Correction Cutoff -12 Q
Case Studies - 2

Time - 1.5 Hrs
Tips: Questions were quite easy ....Time Management Is Important
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Checking the confidence of the candidate. I think the fact that I had carried out a Social Research (Ganpati Procession Analysis in Pune ) helped. I could share that experience.
Tips: During your course try and associate yourself with some kind of research work ( whether it is complete or incomplete does not matter ).
Study the company ( website) as much as you can before the interview.


Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Questions on Summer Internship - Prepare well and do speak about

Skills: Ability To Analyse, Communication, Basics of Market Research
College Name: Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA)

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Standard puzzles
  • Q2. Standard HR questions -Tell me about yourself,Your family background.your future plans etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Standard CAT type questions but a level down from difficulty perspective.
Any standard CAT book will do for cracking the written test.

Tips: There is Sectional cutoff, so attempt each section giving equal weight.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 40

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer was a very chill guy.Before starting on to the puzzles he asked questions on the my resume , current affairs,sports,hobbies and then we had a long discussion on Arsenal (it was the club i supported).He also turned out to be an arsenal supporter,thus making the interview process ultra light.He just asked one puzzle and ended the interview process.

Tips: As i have a habit of daily reading a newspaper i was fairly acquainted with the current affairs and it helped me a lot.
Besides that, being a mechanical engineer i was questions about why not pursuing career in core engineering,so one should be prepared with all the answers.
Good communication skill will definitely help.
One should know one's resume inside out.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview went out smoothly.He just want to check whether you are fit for the company.
Tips: Be confident and be yourself.Don't try to bluff.

Skill Tips: Don't worry about the placement process.Even if you fail don't loose your hope and carry on with your efforts,something bigger and better is waiting for you.
Skills: LOGICAL THINKING ABILITIES, Ability To Think, 1)communication, Ability To Analyse
College Name: NIT Surat
Motivation: After a year the company offers you the onsite project.

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Based on whether you have experience in analytics, maths or programming.
Tips: If you're serious about EXL, work on a data science project, intern or take up a few courses in data science. Probability and Statistics is a 'must do course'.

Round: Test
Experience: Had 4 questions. One was based on probabilty, another was a puzzle, a data interpretation question and finally a case study question, involving a bit of guesstimate analysis.
Tips: Be strong in probability and puzzles. Do one or two cases with a friend while preparing for any kind of internship.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: No group discussion

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was asked about myself, my interest areas, the reason for applying for EXL. That was pretty much it
Tips: Be thorough and genuine with all kinds of HR questions

Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Justification for the times of iteration required to check the number if it is prime number in c language
  • Ans. 

    Iterating to check if a number is prime in C language requires justification.

    • Iterating through all numbers up to the square root of the number is necessary to check if it is prime.

    • The time complexity of this algorithm is O(sqrt(n)), which is efficient for small to medium-sized numbers.

    • For larger numbers, more efficient algorithms like the Miller-Rabin primality test can be used.

    • The number of iterations required depends...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find the triangle with max area whose sides are: 300,400,500 300,400,700 ? justification
  • Ans. 

    Finding the triangle with max area given sides.

    • Use Heron's formula to calculate the area of each triangle.

    • Compare the areas and select the triangle with the maximum area.

    • For sides 300, 400, 500, area = 60000 sq. units.

    • For sides 300, 400, 700, area = 72000 sq. units.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Simple puzzle and designing of basic gates
  • Q4. How many persons are there at Jalandhar Railway Station?
  • Q5. How many spherical ball of .5 inch can be placed in cube of 10 inch side and then the wastage percentage?
  • Ans. 

    Approximately 8000 balls can be placed with 49% wastage.

    • Calculate the volume of the cube (10*10*10) and the volume of one ball (4/3*3.14*(0.5/2)^3)

    • Divide the volume of the cube by the volume of one ball to get the maximum number of balls that can fit

    • Calculate the volume of the placed balls and subtract it from the volume of the cube to get the wastage

    • Wastage percentage can be calculated by dividing the wastage volume b

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Why you want to be in EXL ?
  • Ans. 

    I want to be a part of EXL because of its reputation for innovation and excellence in the field of business analytics.

    • EXL has a strong focus on innovation and technology, which aligns with my interests and skills.

    • I am impressed by the company's track record of delivering high-quality solutions to clients across various industries.

    • EXL's culture of collaboration and teamwork is something that I value and believe will hel...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 45 minutes test organised by Cocubes including three sections :Verbal (10 ques) ,Reasoning (10 ques) and Quant (20 ques). it was easy but you have to clear section cutoff.
Tips: Be confident and fast.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: this interview was not stressful and they was jus checking our dedication and Passion to solve problem no matters if you answer wrong .
Tips: Be careful and aware of what is there in your resume.they ask everything from your resume and it would be totally basic and need jutification

Round: HR Interview
Experience: As i was the first one to give my technical interview ,so i was called up by hr who took my both hr and technical interview to speed up the process.i was lucky that i fortunately missed the separate technical interview in which many of the applicants got rejected.
Tips: Don't try to listen to answer of your friends. they will ask you the same questions.

General Tips: They are fascinated by your academics ,so be prepared for it also if your score well in academics ,technical round can also stick to your stream .
Skills: aptitude, puzzles, comm skills
College Name: NIT JALANDHAR

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

17 Questions

  • Q1. Make 8 using 3,1,3,6
  • Q2. Sensex, Nifty values of that day
  • Q3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior business analyst leading a team and contributing to the growth of the company.

    • Leading a team of business analysts

    • Contributing to the growth of the company through data-driven insights

    • Continuing to learn and develop new skills

    • Building strong relationships with stakeholders

    • Exploring opportunities for process improvement

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why EXL?
  • Ans. 

    EXL offers a unique blend of domain expertise, analytics and technology to help clients transform their businesses.

    • EXL has a strong focus on innovation and technology

    • EXL has a diverse range of clients across industries

    • EXL has a proven track record of delivering results for clients

    • EXL offers opportunities for career growth and development

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role and contribute to the success of the company.

    • I have a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving, which are essential skills for a business analyst.

    • I am a quick learner and can adapt to new technologies and processes easily.

    • I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which enable me to work effectively with stakeholders at all lev...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Anything which you would like to ask about company
  • Q7. Why business analyst when you are an engineer?
  • Ans. 

    As an engineer, I have developed analytical and problem-solving skills that are transferable to the role of a business analyst.

    • Engineering and business analysis share similar skills such as critical thinking, data analysis, and project management.

    • I have experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and solve complex problems.

    • I am interested in the business side of technology and want to us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What do you know about exl?
  • Ans. 

    EXL is a global provider of analytics, operations management, and technology services.

    • EXL offers services in industries such as healthcare, insurance, banking, and more.

    • They use advanced analytics and technology to help clients improve their business processes and decision-making.

    • EXL has over 31,000 employees across 30 countries.

    • Some of their clients include Allstate, Barclays, and UnitedHealth Group.

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  • Q9. Puzzle 1: Calculate the probability of a girl child when one of the two children is boy
  • Q10. Puzzle 2: Mislabeled jar puzzle
  • Q11. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented business analyst with experience in data analysis and project management.

    • Experienced in data analysis and project management

    • Highly motivated and detail-oriented

    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SQL

    • Collaborative team player

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  • Q12. Why your CGPA is low? (<8)
  • Ans. 

    My CGPA is low due to initial adjustment issues and lack of guidance.

    • I faced difficulty in adjusting to the new academic environment in the beginning.

    • I lacked proper guidance and mentorship to excel in my studies.

    • I have since taken steps to improve my grades and have shown consistent progress.

    • My practical skills and experience make up for my academic performance.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Why you are not in any of the societies in your college?
  • Ans. 

    I prioritized gaining practical experience through internships and part-time jobs over joining societies.

    • I focused on building my skills and gaining experience through internships and part-time jobs

    • I preferred to spend my free time on personal projects and self-learning

    • I did not find any societies that aligned with my interests and goals

    • I believe that my experiences outside of college have prepared me well for this rol

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Any plan to do MBA later on ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am considering pursuing an MBA in the future.

    • I believe an MBA would enhance my business acumen and provide me with a broader perspective on the industry.

    • I plan to gain some work experience first before pursuing an MBA.

    • I am researching different MBA programs and their requirements to ensure I am fully prepared.

    • I am also considering alternative options such as online MBA programs or executive MBA programs.

    • Ultimate...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. Cut cake into 8 pieces by slicing it just 3 times
  • Q16. One numerical puzzle
  • Q17. 9 coins you have, one of the coin has lesser weight, you have a weighing balance, how many times you will have to use that to pick out the lesser weighted coin?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA criteria of 7.5+ and 10th-12th criteria of 80% +

Round: Test
Experience: An online written test was conducted by cocubes in the campus. It was of 45 minutes and consisted of 40 questions (20 Quant, 10 LR, 10 Verbal). Quant had data interpretation questions, verbal consisted of reading comprehension.
Tips: Questions at the end of a segment were relatively easy. Try to leave the questions which are tough, and do them at the end. Do the easy ones first.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: First they asked about me, and then started on my interests, which I told them finance and stock markets. Then they asked me about stocks, greece crisis, stock markets etc. One case study was also performed. It was easy and could be done right then.
Tips: Keep yourself calm, even if you cannot solve the puzzles tell them your approach.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was the toughest round. They asked me 2 puzzles and a guesstimate which was way too tough. They grilled me on technical things. They kept telling me that you are a technical mind, why you are joining a consultancy. Overall, they were nice.
Tips: Its good to read about the organisation and its work. You can correlate the questions then, like how your capabilities are matching with the job profile. You can ask them a good question. It proved handy to me in this interview.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was just a formality. They wanted to know whether finally you would join this company or not.

General Tips: Take the interview in the direction where you want. Tell them your interest right at the start, so that they can grill you on that only. There were no questions on minor training or projects. There was nothing on technical part as well. Throw in your AIEEE/JEE MAINS/Advanced rank, that was the time when you were at your best and it may escape you out of the problem. It did in my case. He started grilling me on my low CGPA (lowest out of selected candidates), low 12th%, I just threw my AIEEE rank and I was placed.
Skills: Aptitude, Verbal english, Guesstimation
College Name: MANIT Bhopal
Funny Moments: Well there were many.
During the first HR interview, they asked me why do you want to join a consultancy company when you are an engineer? I said, engineers can do anything and why do you visit our campus when you want consultants.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There was a test regarding basic aptitude and English. A few people were selected based on the test.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: An interview will be the next morning based on your resume, co-curricular activities and quite a few interesting puzzles.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: A 2nd interview regarding your guessing skills and a few more puzzles and some HR.

General Tips: Sleep after giving exam hoping you will get an interview. Go attend the interview only if you are interested in math.
Skill Tips: Any books that have puzzles for interview. I didn’t prepare much for apti.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: In the first stage, a written test having three sections (logic, math and English) was conducted. From this test, thirty six students made it to the interview stage. Both the second and the third stage were personal interviews.

General Tips: Solve few mathematical puzzles as well as general aptitude questions from various sources. It was not a very exhausting procedure&#44; It was fair and simple. Clearing the first interview round was the main hurdle.
Skill Tips: In my opinion, the only two things that this company looks for is the student's ability to solve mathematical puzzles and to evaluate his or her communication and PR skills. Brush up on Problem-solving. Moreover, on a lighter note, it is very helpful if you just keep talking about your interests and how this has helped you shape the person that you are, as this would leave them with lesser questions to ask and check the students communication skills etc. simultaneously
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: First was an online aptitude round of 40 questions to be solved in an hour. Most questions were of average CAT level with few easy ones slipped in between them.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 40

Round: Other Interview
Experience: The second round of interview was one-on-one with a panel member, In the second round, questions asked were based on what I had written in my resume. Since, I said I had interest in finance and economics, I was asked about the reasons for rupee depreciation against dollar (hot topic at that time) and possible repercussions from it. Besides,few regular puzzles were asked.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: The third round started off with regular HR questions. After that, I was asked a guesstimation cum case study question about the price of an English newspaper in Mangalore given its targeted profit and also info was provided on costs of various logistics. Various costs had to be considered and English-reading population of Mangalore had to be guesstimated. After this, I was asked another puzzle, difficult compared to previous ones, solving which seems to have sealed the deal.

General Tips: For the HR questions&#44; there are readily available blogs and sites which will give you the general framework of avoiding blunders and by-passing tricky questions along with a general answer. It's better to follow these and also add a tinge of your own individuality to it.
Skill Tips: The preparation stage was exhausting as one had to go through company profile, brush up Apti skills the night before etc. etc. depending on individual way of preparation. The first and foremost challenge is to go through Apti rounds coz that is where maximum elimination happens and generally, lot of people in NITK are pretty good at solving Apti questions accurately and quickly. Once, done with Apti, it all depends on how you express yourself at the interview and prove your knowledge and depth at things that you say you are good at.

In Analytical prepare Probability, Puzzles based questions
Skills: Aptitude, Analytical , Guesstimation, Case Study
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

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