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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 3 Mar 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

542 interviews found

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Different between List and tuple
  • Ans. 

    List and tuple are both data structures in Python, but they have some key differences.

    • List is mutable, meaning its elements can be changed, added, or removed.

    • Tuple is immutable, meaning its elements cannot be changed once defined.

    • List uses square brackets [], while tuple uses parentheses ().

    • List is typically used for collections of similar items, while tuple is used for heterogeneous data.

    • List has more built-in methods...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. For fresher level they asked few basic code from any one language nd normal hr questions

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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?
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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

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shantakumar Annigeri

posted on 19 Jun 2023

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All testing related questions were asked
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Introduce about yourself. 2. Why are you changing the job? 3. Compare work environment between Cognizant and Capgemini. 4. Short and Long term goals. 5. Can you explain why there was gap between educati...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Before any interview, try to explore about the company and the job description.
2. It's always good to be prepared for interview in terms of concepts well in advance.
3. Keep watching your mails/sms/phone calls in order not to miss any updates from the company.
4. See the job description and try to analyze what you are good at and what you lack, so that you can improve the concepts which you lack.
5. On the day of interview or just before the same day, revise or brush up the topics.
6. Join the interview bridge 15 mins before to avoid last minute hassles.
7. If you face any technical difficulties during the interview call the POC immediately.
8. Try to be calm and focussed during your interview.
9. Try to answer all the questions irrespective of whether you now it or not.
10. If you don't know the answer completely, just say 'I am not able to recall at this moment'.
11. Make yourself comfortable and talk with interviewer without hesitation.
12. Even if you don't know the answers to any of the questions, make them feel that you know but for time being you are unable to frame.
13. They should feel you as right candidate for the job, so you have to convince the interviewer that you are ready to upskill yourself if any project requirement and from personal perspective as well.
14. Try to end the interview with good note or impression.

It is just matter of 30 mins or 1 hour, you have to hold your nerves and give the best.
It can decide your future so chose brave and act brave,
All the best.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 

It was a game based aptitude test.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sql queries like normalization
  • Q2. Questions related to new technologies

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

Good round and I cleared very interesting and funny to be true superb easy

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1.Went well and I answered all the questions I answered all the questions which I have been received so it is very easy and I clearly very much 2. They asked me to write a palindrome program 3. They aske...
  • Q2. First of all the interview has been went well, and I also be selected for program and his training role and it is my first job. I am really happy to be and I am really looking forward for facing some chall...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to learn some basics as you are a fresher because I am a fresher and I have cleared because I have learnt so much Keep working hard.

Get interview-ready with Top Cognizant Interview Questions

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Coding Test 

Basic questions were asked. 3 coding questions were there along with aptitude test,

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java related questions were asked
  • Q2. Sql and oops based questions were asked
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioural round and personal background questions were asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - they focus on basics.Cover all fundamental concepts

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ravinder Singh

posted on 28 Feb 2025

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

I was interviewed before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Common aptitude questions.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Question related to python
  • Q2. Swapping of two numbers
  • Ans. 

    Swapping two numbers involves exchanging the values of two variables.

    • Create a temporary variable to store one of the numbers

    • Assign the value of the first number to the second number

    • Assign the value of the temporary variable to the first number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Swapping of two numbers using temp variable
  • Ans. 

    Swapping two numbers using a temporary variable in programming.

    • Declare three variables: a, b, temp.

    • Assign values to a and b.

    • Store the value of a in temp.

    • Assign the value of b to a.

    • Assign the value of temp to b.

    • Now a and b have been swapped.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you willing to relocate?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocating for the right opportunity.

    • I am open to relocating for the right job opportunity

    • I am willing to move to a new location if required for the position

    • I have experience relocating for previous job opportunities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What onboarding policies and details were communicated to you?
  • Ans. 

    I was informed about the company's onboarding process, including orientation, training, and HR policies.

    • Received an employee handbook outlining company policies and procedures

    • Participated in orientation sessions to learn about company culture and values

    • Completed training on specific job responsibilities and software tools

    • Met with HR to discuss benefits, payroll, and other administrative details

  • Answered by AI

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rajat Hedaoo

posted on 30 Oct 2023

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. RPA basics, questions from resume
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Excel and Ui Automation questions, resume discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare all the topics from your resume first.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 2023. 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 

Logical reasoning and quantative aptitude are complex things

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basics info about programming and database
  • Q2. About project performed in final year

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for hr type questions like hobbies ,general knowledge questions in current .
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 

Easy questions but multiple levels of training without salary 4 months after joining as intern and screening based on a computer calculated exam where u have to get 70+ in order to be eligible for fte else they'll kick .
Only one attempt to pass those exams too .too much filtering u have to do a project too before getting in as an fte

Round 3 - Coding Test 

They'll create a CSD internship of multiple stages 4 stages across 3 or 5 months based on domain and have harsh multiple levels of filtering that too for 4lpa
U can get into Amazon itself for 10lpa with that level of skill instead of coming CTS for 4lpa

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't select cognizant they're scamming freshers .after u join u have to wait .
Don't join in any company that tells u to wait after giving job offer since they're trying to delay and CTS is one such company.they never call immediately for freshers .
They scam in the name of CSD

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
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