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Updated 17 Dec 2024

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Programmer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

2 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Moderate as we were selected though campus placement

2

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to work at Cognizant
  • Q2. What do you like the most in cognizant

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Aptitude Test Round

In the aptitude we have logical thinking questions, coding related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I joined as fresher in cognizant. So, I was asked basics of java, AWS and my final year project. Try to answer the question with confidence.

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Associate Interview Questions

user image Pradeep AR

posted on 28 Feb 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

4 Interview Rounds

1

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical interview 1
2

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical interview 2
3

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial interview
4

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. HR discussion about slary
Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2024.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly from tcp/ip , dns, dhcp and firewall
2

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Tcp/ip , dns , dhcp , paloalto firewall all features

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GenC Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Jul 2024

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

I applied via Superset and was interviewed in Jun 2024.

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

30 min test hard mode

2

Coding Test Round

Easy mode very easy. And there was SQL and web development

3

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join this organisation
  • Q2. What is your weeknesss

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do well students
Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Overall easy to moderate

2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops concepts , pillar of oops
  • Q2. Sql queries moderate to difficult.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall focus on clearly the written after that it is easy

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Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Suhas P M

posted on 14 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 Easy
Duration
 -
Result
Selected  Selected

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

It was pretty easy to complete

2

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about general DSA question and one easy coding question to reverse string

fresher interview

user image Dangwal Chandra

posted on 13 Mar 2022

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2023.

4 Interview Rounds

1

Resume Shortlist Round

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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.
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2

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. They test whether we are ready to work in night shifts and in office. Just have to prepare how would you present yourself as a potential candidate for this role...read more
3

Assignment Round

Typing test min 20wpm with 92℅ accuracy.

4

One-on-one Round (3 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussed about the role, communication skill is important even if you don't have fluent english skill try your best to respond. They absorb how you listen and ...read more
  • Q2. Do you have wifi connection in your home?
  • Q3. Are you ready to work in under pressure? How do you handle work pressure?

Internship Trainee Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jul 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024.

4 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

50 aptitude questions in 60 minute time slot.

2

Coding Test Round

3 coding questions in 90 minute time slot.

3

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Define OOPs concepts with real life examples.
4

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to work at Cognizant?

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant interview for freshers?
Cognizant interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process for freshers are Aptitude Test, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant interview for freshers?
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 Communication Skills, Non Voice Process, voice process, non voice and bpo.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant interview for freshers -

  1. Write a code of Prime number which are printed in the Right angle triangle form...read more
  2. if you promised a customer for the product on a specific day and your company w...read more
  3. two puzzles: 1. how can you cut a cake in 8 pieces in minimum number of cuts(an...read more
How long is the Cognizant interview process?

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

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Interview Process at Cognizant for Freshers

based on 199 interviews in last 1 year

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People are getting interviews through

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Campus Placement
Job Portal
Company Website
WalkIn
Referral
Recruitment Consultant
40%
24%
13%
7%
5%
2%
9% candidates got the interview through other sources.
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