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Cognizant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 7 Apr 2025

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57 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 5 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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

An aptitude test will be conducted once your resume got shortlisted, if you have qualified in that test then only further process will start.

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They will give a brief summary about the position n other details
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager or SDM will take an interview. They will ask questions related to subject.
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Assignment will conducted

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good to know about the position you are applying for before starting with interview rounds.

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q3. They can ask situation based questions,and accounting knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for accounting,and situation based case scenario questions like proudest moment, best memory.

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 4 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 - Aptitude Test 

I got an mail regarding the AMCAT test and the test was taken virtually.

Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic accounting questions were asked.
  • Q2. Tell me about golden rule.
  • Ans. 

    The golden rule is a moral principle that states one should treat others as they would like to be treated.

    • Also known as the ethic of reciprocity

    • Found in many religions and cultures

    • Encourages empathy and compassion

    • Example: If you don't want to be lied to, don't lie to others

    • Example: If you want to be respected, show respect to others

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why did you choose cognizant?
Round 4 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic accounting questions
  • Q2. Difference between CA and CL
  • Ans. 

    CA refers to Current Assets while CL refers to Current Liabilities.

    • CA includes assets that can be converted into cash within a year, such as inventory and accounts receivable.

    • CL includes debts that are due within a year, such as accounts payable and short-term loans.

    • The difference between CA and CL is used to calculate a company's working capital, which is the amount of money available to fund day-to-day operations.

    • If ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why did you choose cognizant
  • Q4. Gave me a critical situation nd i was told to answer what you will do in that case

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just try hard and u can see the result in your interview. Do not get nervous at the time of interview.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Project related, communication and technical skills
  • Q2. First thing make sure ur resume looks neet and whatever information you have mentioned is correct and best of ur knowledge. Your resume is first impression to interviewer so it should be good don't mention...

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Introduction of Yourself
  • Q2. Some basic questions to check the communication skills. And also you will have amcat test

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speak without flaws and be confident about what you speak . Don't try fake accent .

Get interview-ready with Top Cognizant Interview Questions

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Some simple numerical questions they have asked.

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you choose cognizant.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on your work and achieve a a good position with in few days.

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

About English knowledge and Some mathematics and Some Tricky Questions

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HR Round was only about my Biodata, Education and like about Job Experience.
  • Q2. She use to ask only about the Biography of the candidate and their work experience and about the salry. HR use to update everything on time and use to finish all the process to join immediately.
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager Asked about my biography, Work Experience, Education, Salary Expectations, Hobbies, about My Skills and knowledge. And one last question about Time Management. And also he asked me, like if you get...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Processing Executive interview:
  • Communication Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Everyone has to get experienced in Some Important things, after that only evryone will come to know about it. So don't loose the hope and try for the Best of your Knowledge.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Who is youre role model
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

It will be of reasoning and random mathematical questions

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about your project
  • Q2. Random questions about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident while answering HR round and be clear about what you are speaking. Cognizant is better place to work for freshers.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About Mapping (google Maps / apple maps) related questions.

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Processing Executive interview for experienced candidates?
Cognizant interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process for experienced candidates are HR, Aptitude Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cognizant Processing Executive interview for experienced candidates?
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 Outbound Calling, voice process, Customer Service, inbound and Relationship Management.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Processing Executive interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Processing Executive interview for experienced candidates -

  1. What do you mean by BPO and what do you understand by the term of insuran...read more
  2. are you aware by the formulas used in ex...read more
  3. What is your view on competitio...read more
How long is the Cognizant Processing Executive interview process?

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

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Cognizant Interview Process

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3 Interview rounds

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  • HR Round - 1
  • HR Round - 2
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