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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 18 Feb 2025

Top Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. 1 Tell me about your self 2 What is c# 3 What is oops concept 4 What is Delegate 5 Difference between polymorphism and what are its type 6 What is out and ref keyword 7 W ...read more
  • Q2. What is stack? How do you convert a queue to stack?
  • Q3. What is the difference between structure and class?
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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Experiences

539 interviews found

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Communication assessment 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Speaking on given topic until timer runs out
  • Q2. Grammar questions
  • Q3. Listening to played audio and repeating it correctly
  • Q4. Fill in the blanks type of questions
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Part 1 was numerical aptitude MCQ questions. After timer runs out you'll be taken to part 2 game based logical pattern matching questions. Mettl browser was the platform

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Two Java only coding questions, one easy and another medium level. Then filling in code for HTML CSS JavaScript to get desired output

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Nobody interviewed me on scheduled date and time. No response from company after that

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Strong knowledge on Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a must. DSA knowledge for solving coding required. Be confident and revise logical puzzles commonly asked by service based companies like 5L and 3L bucket puzzle, search for them in GeeksForGeeks
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was conducted in Superset.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce you self
  • Q2. College project details
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Just the documents verification
  • Q2. Are you comfortable with the possibility of relocating?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest; it's simpler if you have graduated from college.

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in Cognizant
Q1. 1 Tell me about your self 2 What is c# 3 What is oops concept 4 W ... read more
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Q2. What is stack? How do you convert a queue to stack?
Q3. What is SQL? define ddl? Why should we hire you?
asked in Cognizant
Q4. What is the difference between structure and class?
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Q5. Two defined table and fetching data is done one table has 20 reco ... read more
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About projects, basic dsa questions,
  • Q2. String,array and more related to dsa
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself and why you amt to join cognizant
  • Q2. About your experience in company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare well related to your projects worked on and your knowledge.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

MCQ's and few coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about educational details
  • Q2. Asked about project details

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Python code to connect to database

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Types of views in sql

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you choose cognizant ?
  • Q2. What is your current role

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. OOP in detail concept
  • Ans. 

    OOP is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data and code to manipulate that data.

    • OOP focuses on creating reusable code through classes and objects

    • Encapsulation allows data to be hidden and only accessed through methods

    • Inheritance allows classes to inherit properties and methods from other classes

    • Polymorphism allows objects to be treated as instances of their parent class

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. SOLID Principle
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. More on technical side
  • Q2. Scenario wise question
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Medium Level leetcode questions.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on python and logic for a simple python coding question
  • Q2. Questions on AWS medium
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Give a brief about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a skilled Programmer Analyst with experience in developing and maintaining software applications.

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Experience in database management and system integration

    • Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Document validation

Programmer Analyst interview

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posted on 28 Oct 2021

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Maths , Coding , Logical Reasoning

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Java Beginner to intermediate
  • Q2. Sql beginner to intermediate
  • Q3. Questions asked on each and every skills you mentioned in your CV
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic reasoning and aptitude questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

1 SQL and 1 coding question

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Python programming and sql coding was asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study your projects and resume

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and HR.
How to prepare for Cognizant Programmer Analyst 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 Functional Testing, Test Cases, Smoke Testing, Test Data and System Integration Testing.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview -

  1. 1 Tell me about your self 2 What is c# 3 What is oops concept 4 What is Delegat...read more
  2. Two defined table and fetching data is done one table has 20 records of 20 stud...read more
  3. Q1. Write a program to check whether the given String is pallindrome or not usi...read more
How long is the Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview process?

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

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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Process

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  • Technical Round
  • HR Round - 1
  • HR Round - 2
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