Upload Button Icon Add office photos
Engaged Employer

i

This company page is being actively managed by Cognizant Team. If you also belong to the team, you can get access from here

Cognizant Verified Tick

Compare button icon Compare button icon Compare
3.8

based on 47.7k Reviews

Proud winner of ABECA 2024 - AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards

zig zag pattern zig zag pattern

Filter interviews by

Cognizant Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 9 Jan 2025

Top Cognizant Associate Interview Questions and Answers

View all 183 questions

Cognizant Associate Interview Experiences

307 interviews found

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Mar 2022

I applied via campus placement at Periyar University and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Q3. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Associate interview:
  • Spoken English
  • English Typing
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Fluently speak in English. And improve your skills and knowledge

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Apr 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1) Basics of C#, OOPS, Architecture and Designing solutions 2) what is the repository design pattern? 3) what is onion architectures in .net? 4) How to maintain sessions in asp.net MVC??
  • Q2. 1) How we can maintain dependency injection in .net core?
  • Ans. 

    Dependency injection in .NET Core can be maintained through built-in DI container or third-party containers.

    • Use built-in DI container by registering services in Startup.cs file

    • Use third-party containers like Autofac, Ninject, etc. for more advanced scenarios

    • Avoid using static classes or singletons to prevent tight coupling

    • Use constructor injection to ensure loose coupling and testability

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 1) How to use the ORMs in .net application?
  • Ans. 

    ORMs in .NET simplify database operations by mapping objects to database tables.

    • ORMs like Entity Framework and NHibernate provide a higher level of abstraction for database operations.

    • They allow developers to work with objects instead of writing SQL queries.

    • ORMs handle database connections, transactions, and mapping of objects to tables.

    • Developers can use LINQ to query data from the database.

    • ORMs also provide caching a...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare the basics and project related questions.
Enhance your knowledge, skills and coding the basic programs

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in UNO Minda
Q1. What is mean of TTR & why required for powder coating process ... read more
Q2. A rat has 3000 gm of rice, he has to travel a distance of 3000m, ... read more
asked in Amazon
Q3. Difference between online and offline shopping.
asked in PwC
Q4. Create a table with specified columns Alter the table and add new ... read more
asked in Wipro
Q5. What's IP address and why is it required?

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Feb 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Entirely domain and skill related questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall knowledge about skill , technology you worked over.
Round 3 - HR 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q3. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q4. Why should we hire you?
  • Q5. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q6. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q7. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep yourself steady and confident

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 May 2022

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C language completely basic
  • Q2. Document verification and c language questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Associate interview:
  • C
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I got a job . My skills good communication skills and improve my career

Cognizant interview questions for designations

 Senior Associate

 (246)

 Associate Engineer

 (48)

 Process Associate

 (33)

 Junior Associate

 (3)

 BPO Associate

 (3)

 Associate Analyst

 (2)

 Business Associate

 (2)

 Technical Associate

 (2)

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 May 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Maths and general knowledge

Round 2 - Assignment 

Section b is chosse the correct answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's good platform to grow up your carrier in cognizant because it's future growth top most MNC COMPANY

Get interview-ready with Top Cognizant Interview Questions

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 May 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join us. Where do you see your self in future.?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay positive and keep your answers clear and short.

Associate Jobs at Cognizant

View all

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Apr 2022

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SAP ABAP complete questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for basic questions and be confident while answering

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Feb 2022

I applied via Approached by company and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. ApI testing- Challenges faced in API testing, different methods and protocols used in postman, different error codes
  • Ans. 

    API testing challenges, methods and error codes in Postman

    • Challenges include testing for authentication, authorization, input validation, and error handling

    • Methods used in Postman include GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and OPTIONS

    • Protocols used include HTTP, HTTPS, and REST

    • Error codes include 200 for success, 400 for bad request, 401 for unauthorized, 404 for not found, and 500 for internal server error

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Selenium- Types of exceptions, limitations, Types of waits used in selenium, types of locators
  • Ans. 

    Answering questions related to Selenium

    • Types of exceptions in Selenium include NoSuchElementException, TimeoutException, and ElementNotVisibleException

    • Limitations of Selenium include difficulty testing CAPTCHA, inability to test desktop applications, and difficulty testing mobile applications

    • Types of waits used in Selenium include implicit wait, explicit wait, and fluent wait

    • Types of locators in Selenium include ID, na...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For selenium interview, java questions will be asked. So Java OOPS basics should be strong. You will be asked to write simple code

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Oct 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is database
  • Ans. 

    A database is a structured collection of data that is stored and organized for easy access and retrieval.

    • Database is used to store and manage large amounts of data.

    • It allows for efficient retrieval, insertion, and updating of data.

    • Examples of databases include MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.

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

    Procedure is a set of steps or actions followed in a particular order to achieve a specific goal or outcome.

    • Procedures are often documented in manuals or guidelines for consistency and clarity.

    • They can be used in various fields such as healthcare, education, and business.

    • Examples include surgical procedures, classroom procedures, and company policies.

  • Answered by AI

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Jan 2022

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Guwahati and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Oops , dsa and project related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on basics, do some good projects

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Associate interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Associate interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Project Management, Project Planning, Test Cases, Test Strategy and Unit Testing.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Associate interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Associate interview -

  1. How to decide whether to use "call" or "apply" in javascri...read more
  2. you have a train booking system.what will be the primary feature you will te...read more
  3. What is class, encapsulation and other feature of O...read more
How long is the Cognizant Associate interview process?

The duration of Cognizant Associate interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

Tell us how to improve this page.

Cognizant Associate Interview Process

based on 138 interviews in last 1 year

3 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round 1
  • Technical Round 2
  • HR Round
View more

People are getting interviews through

based on 191 Cognizant interviews
Job Portal
Campus Placement
WalkIn
Referral
Company Website
Recruitment Consultant
46%
17%
7%
7%
6%
6%
11% candidates got the interview through other sources.
High Confidence
?
High Confidence means the data is based on a large number of responses received from the candidates.

Associate Interview Questions from Similar Companies

Wipro Associate Interview Questions
3.7
 • 140 Interviews
TCS Associate Interview Questions
3.7
 • 59 Interviews
View all
Cognizant Associate Salary
based on 72.4k salaries
₹5.1 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
20% more than the average Associate Salary in India
View more details

Cognizant Associate Reviews and Ratings

based on 5.2k reviews

3.9/5

Rating in categories

3.8

Skill development

3.7

Work-Life balance

3.5

Salary & Benefits

3.6

Job Security

3.7

Company culture

3.3

Promotions/Appraisal

3.5

Work Satisfaction

Explore 5.2k Reviews and Ratings
Associate

Pune

4-8 Yrs

₹ 5.4-10 LPA

Associate

Chennai

4-8 Yrs

₹ 4.05-19.3 LPA

Sr. Associate - SME Billing

Bangalore / Bengaluru

4-8 Yrs

₹ 4.3-16.1 LPA

Explore more jobs
Associate
72.4k salaries
unlock blur

₹5.1 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Programmer Analyst
55.4k salaries
unlock blur

₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr

Senior Associate
48.2k salaries
unlock blur

₹8.9 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

Senior Processing Executive
28.5k salaries
unlock blur

₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Technical Lead
17.5k salaries
unlock blur

₹5.9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare Cognizant with

TCS

3.7
Compare

Infosys

3.7
Compare

Wipro

3.7
Compare

Accenture

3.9
Compare

Calculate your in-hand salary

Confused about how your in-hand salary is calculated? Enter your annual salary (CTC) and get your in-hand salary
Did you find this page helpful?
Yes No
write
Share an Interview