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Cognizant Programmer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 10 Jan 2025

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Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image MD RIHAN

posted on 17 Jul 2024

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Little bit tricky reasoning

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked basic about java and sql
  • Q2. Writing basic java program
  • Q3. Reverse string in java
  • Ans. 

    Use StringBuilder class to reverse a string in Java.

    • Create a StringBuilder object with the input string.

    • Use the reverse() method of StringBuilder to reverse the string.

    • Convert the StringBuilder back to a string using toString() method.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Not applicable for this round

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Not applicable for this round

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Nothing asked to me
  • Q2. Nothing asked to me in this round

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Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C programming questions were asked
  • Q2. Oops concepts were asked
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Genral HR round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nice interview

Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About my final year project

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Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was average level

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Asked basics about java

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Document verification
  • Q2. Vaccine certificate

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nope

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Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Moderate as we were selected though campus placement

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

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

    I want to work at Cognizant because of its reputation for innovation and growth opportunities.

    • Cognizant is known for its cutting-edge technology solutions and innovative projects.

    • I am impressed by Cognizant's commitment to employee development and career advancement.

    • I believe working at Cognizant will provide me with the opportunity to work on challenging projects and expand my skills.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you like the most in cognizant
  • Ans. 

    I appreciate the collaborative work culture and opportunities for growth at Cognizant.

    • Collaborative work culture encourages teamwork and innovation

    • Opportunities for growth through training programs and career development

    • Focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace

  • Answered by AI

Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self and postive on you
  • Q2. Java programming

Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude consists of maths and vocabulary

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Show pan card and
  • Q2. Show me aadhar card

Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Saranya Saran

posted on 6 Feb 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was partially easy not much hard

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In technical they asked some basic programming questions which we comfortable.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This is only Background verification not an interview

Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Mar 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

All basic programs prime,factorial, aptitude qns

Round 2 - no round 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. No hr qns asked
  • Q2. Not applicable as there is no hr

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare based on your resume skills and basic programming

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Programmer interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Aptitude Test, HR and Technical.
How to prepare for Cognizant Programmer 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 Team Management, Customer Service, Calling, Customer Interaction and IT Service Delivery.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Programmer interview?

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How long is the Cognizant Programmer interview process?

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

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Cognizant Programmer Interview Process

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