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Updated 8 Jan 2023

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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Hr is one in which they will check ur mental strength in the interview.
  • Q2. What is ur weakness and strength.
  • Q3. Tell abt ur previous company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have good communication skills and be confident in interview.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. As I was from electronics branch, my interviewer asked me some questions on electronics such as what is a diode,what is the principle behind iron box and etc..
  • Q2. After that they asked me some questions on ages,ratios and work
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself
  • Q4. They asked me some questions on basics in c,c++ and java

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My suggestion is who are going to attend the interview just revise the basics in the languages that you have learnt and revise basics that you have chosen in your core subject
The interviewer will be with friendly nature.
Don't get afraid and don't feel nervous at the time of interview and be guinine and honest
Only answer if you know the correct answer.

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I was interviewed in Nov 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Hard

It consist three coding questions based on dsa like tree, graph and vectors maximum connection question i remember of graph.

  • Q1. 

    Merge Intervals Problem Statement

    You are provided with 'N' intervals, each containing two integers denoting the start time and end time of the interval.

    Your task is to merge all overlapping intervals a...

  • Ans. 

    Merge overlapping intervals and return sorted list of merged intervals by start time.

    • Iterate through intervals and merge overlapping ones

    • Sort merged intervals by start time

    • Return the sorted list of merged intervals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Bottom View of Binary Tree

    Given a binary tree, determine and return its bottom view when viewed from left to right. Assume that each child of a node is positioned at a 45-degree angle from its parent.

    N...

  • Ans. 

    Given a binary tree, determine and return its bottom view when viewed from left to right.

    • Traverse the binary tree level by level and keep track of the horizontal distance and depth of each node

    • For each horizontal distance, keep track of the node with the maximum depth

    • Return the nodes in the bottom view from left to right

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    DFS Traversal Problem Statement

    Given an undirected and disconnected graph G(V, E), where V is the number of vertices and E is the number of edges, the connections between vertices are provided in the 'GR...

  • Ans. 

    DFS traversal problem on an undirected and disconnected graph to find connected components.

    • Use Depth First Search (DFS) algorithm to traverse the graph and find connected components.

    • Maintain a visited array to keep track of visited vertices.

    • For each unvisited vertex, perform DFS to explore all connected vertices and form a connected component.

    • Repeat the process until all vertices are visited and print the connected com...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

Round duration - 55 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was a interview both hr plus technical
Questions were asked on:
Explain your PROJECTS? 
State merits demerits of PROJECT? 
Can it be scaled?
Normal oops concepts and mongodb.

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Jaypee University Of Engineering And Technology. I applied for the job as Software Analyst in HyderabadEligibility criteria6.0 cgpa and no backlogsCognizant interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Dsa, django, python, Oops, database, mongodb.Time required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Be confident 
Tip 2 : Adhere to what you prepared
Tip 3 : Should know your projects thoroughly.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : should be easy to understand. 
Tip 2 : only facts and no exaggeration in skills.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on basics of computer science
  • Q2. About project done in final year

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Vocabulary,analytics & quantative aptitude
Tips: Focus to solve pblms in short cuts
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Basics on computer science was asked
Tips: Be ready with all basics of Ur domain

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Project details
Tips: Just clear with Ur project ideas and technology used

College Name: Kongu Engineering College

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 Software Programmer

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 Programmer Analyst

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Interview questions from similar companies

I was interviewed in Apr 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Java questions...
  • Q2. Tell me about urself and about us family and all
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with a passion for coding and problem-solving. My family is supportive and has always encouraged my career in tech.

    • Experienced software developer

    • Passionate about coding and problem-solving

    • Supportive family that encourages my career in tech

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Easy questions are there
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 90

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 12 members are there only 9 got selected
Tips: Be confident in urself and specially work in Communication skills
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asking all the concepts of Java like oops collections threads
Tips: Prepare well on Java

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Everything was Gud but due to my certificate problem I got rejected.. Otherwise everything is good.
Tips: Be confident

College Name: C. V. Raman College of Engineering

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. Hobbies: Drawing. Asked about drawing and pencil shading. Draw in next 5 mins something great to impress me else rejected
  • Q2. Sketch my face
  • Q3. If you are told to do a job of a peon for the company will you?
  • Q4. Remove all the pcs from the lab and keep in other lab RIGHT NOW?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I can remove all the pcs from the lab and keep them in another lab right now.

    • Ensure all the necessary equipment and tools are available for the move

    • Coordinate with the lab staff to ensure a smooth transition

    • Label and document each PC for easy identification and setup in the new lab

    • Ensure proper packaging and handling to prevent any damage during the move

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Impress me with your talents
  • Q6. If a person asks you on a construction site to pick up bricks will you?
  • Q7. How crazy are you?
  • Q8. Show me how crazy are you in next 5 mins?
  • Q9. Write down Fibonacci series and also explain pseudo code for it?
  • Ans. 

    Fibonacci series is a sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.

    • The first two numbers of the series are always 0 and 1

    • The next number is the sum of the previous two numbers

    • The series goes on infinitely: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, ...

    • Pseudo code: 1. Initialize variables a=0, b=1, c=0 2. Print a and b 3. Repeat steps 4-6 until desired number of terms 4. c=a+b 5. Pr

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Write algorithm for matrix multiplication?
  • Ans. 

    Algorithm for matrix multiplication

    • Create a result matrix with dimensions of the two input matrices

    • Iterate through each row and column of the result matrix

    • For each element in the result matrix, multiply corresponding row in first matrix with corresponding column in second matrix

    • Add the products obtained in the previous step to get the final value for the element

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Explain your project and which algorithm you used in it. Why that algorithm?
  • Ans. 

    I worked on a project that involved sentiment analysis of customer reviews using Naive Bayes algorithm.

    • The project involved collecting customer reviews from various sources.

    • Preprocessing the data by removing stop words, stemming, and tokenizing.

    • Used Naive Bayes algorithm for sentiment analysis.

    • The algorithm was chosen because of its simplicity and effectiveness in text classification tasks.

    • The accuracy of the model was

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Confused

If they say do you have any questions?
NEVER ASK about your performance in that round.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Good
Tips: Interview depends on your basic knowledge

Skills: Presence Of Mind, Technical Skills, Analytical Skills
College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology
Motivation: Got rejected for TCS aptitude.
Funny Moments: Whole HR interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. Talk about your BE project?
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management system for a construction company.

    • Used PHP and MySQL for backend development

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization

    • Designed a responsive UI using Bootstrap

    • Integrated Google Maps API for location tracking

    • Enabled file uploads and downloads for project documents

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. If you belong to EXTC, then why IT?
  • Ans. 

    EXTC and IT are not mutually exclusive fields. My knowledge in EXTC complements my skills in IT.

    • My knowledge in EXTC gives me a strong foundation in electronics and communication, which are essential in the IT industry.

    • I have also gained programming skills through my coursework and projects in EXTC.

    • IT is a rapidly growing field with a lot of opportunities, and I believe my skills and knowledge make me a strong candidat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Are you ok with relocation?
  • Ans. 

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

    • I am willing to relocate for a position that aligns with my career goals

    • I am excited about the prospect of exploring a new city and culture

    • I am flexible and adaptable to new environments

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Which languages are you familiar with?
  • Ans. 

    I am familiar with several programming languages.

    • Java

    • Python

    • C++

    • JavaScript

    • SQL

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. BE project members and your guide
  • Q6. What/s the diffrencebetween leader and a manager
  • Ans. 

    A leader inspires and motivates while a manager plans and organizes.

    • Leaders focus on the big picture while managers focus on details

    • Leaders lead by example while managers delegate tasks

    • Leaders inspire and motivate while managers enforce rules and policies

    • Leaders are visionaries while managers are implementers

    • Examples of leaders: Steve Jobs, Martin Luther King Jr. Examples of managers: Tim Cook, COO of Apple

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Are you okay with relocation?
  • Ans. 

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

    • I am willing to relocate for the right job opportunity

    • I am open to exploring new places and cultures

    • I understand that relocation may come with challenges, but I am prepared to face them

    • I am excited about the prospect of starting fresh in a new location

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What's the name of the person who took your technical interview?
  • Ans. 

    I'm sorry, I don't have that information.

    • N/A

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. How was the TCS aptitude test?
  • Ans. 

    The TCS aptitude test was challenging but fair.

    • The test covered a wide range of topics including math, logic, and English.

    • The questions were designed to test problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

    • Time management was crucial as there were many questions to answer in a limited time.

    • Overall, the test was a good indicator of one's aptitude for software engineering.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: pretty decent and interactive
Tips: be true, be yourself

General Tips: Do not fake a personality, be original. Avoid an answer if you have to, but , in an affirmative way.
Skills: Ability To Justify, Ability To Be Involved In Hands On Work, Ability To Deal Diplomatically, Ability To Convince
College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology
Funny Moments: The HR interviewer asked me the name of my tech interviewer.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Introduce Yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with 5 years of experience in developing web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.

    • 5 years of experience in software development

    • Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular

    • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About Your Family
  • Q3. About MindTree
  • Q4. Why MindTree?
  • Ans. 

    MindTree's focus on innovation, culture of learning, and diverse opportunities make it an ideal fit for my career growth.

    • Strong focus on innovation and cutting-edge technologies

    • Culture of continuous learning and development

    • Diverse opportunities for growth and career advancement

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Plans for Higher Study
  • Ans. 

    I am currently focusing on gaining practical experience in the software engineering field, but I may consider pursuing higher studies in the future.

    • Currently focusing on gaining practical experience in software engineering

    • Open to considering higher studies in the future

    • Higher studies could include a Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. About Relocation
  • Q7. Any Question?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: First round was aptitude test organised by our college through AMCAT
It had 4 section –
1. English – 25 questions (25 minutes)
2. Quantitative – 25 questions (35 minutes)
3. Technical – 25 questions (35 minutes)
4. Logical – 24 questions (35 minutes)
Practice previous Amcat papers. Technical was mostly from data structure and algorithm. There were very basic questions from Operating System and SQL. Each section had individual cut off . It was adaptive test so you can not go back to your previous answer.
Tips: If you are good in basics then you can easily score well in AMCAT.There is no negative marking in AMCAT.You have to manage time as some of the questions are lengthy.Follow R.S.Aggarwal book.
Topics to concentrate for Quantative:
· Time and Work
· Pipes and Cisterns
· Problems on Trains
· Boats and Streams
· Calendar and Clocks
· Probability
· Ratios and Percentage
· Number systems

Logical Ability
Analogy Pattern Recognition
Classification Pattern Recognition
Coding Pattern Recognition
Number Series Pattern Recognition
Direction sense, Blood relations, CDL
Puzzles, Logical word sequence
Selection decision table
Data sufficiency
Objective reasoning

English:

Synonyms/Antonyms/Word Meaning (Vocabulary)
Complete the Sentence (Grammar)
Spot error/Correct sentence (Grammar/sentence construction)
Sentence Ordering (Comprehension skills)
Questions based on passage (Comprehension skills)
Duration: 130 minutes
Total Questions: 99

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Eligibility Criteria:

10th and 12th percentage - 65%
Aggregate of 60% in Engineering (BE / B.Tech/MCA only)
Please note the percentage calculation in case of CGPA:
Total marks obtained from in all the subjects from the first to last semester divided by total of maximum marks in all the subjects from first to last semester.
Candidates need to clear all exams before joining & should come with Degree Certificates
At the time of recruitment, Mindtree allow candidates to appear for the selection/interview process if they have less than 2 backlogs
Only Students from circuit branches can take part in the Mindtree selection process (branches mentioned below) :-
Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics
Electronics and Electricals
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics & Instrumentation
Electronics and telecommunication Engineering
Information Science
Information Technology
Instrumentation Engineering
Telecommunication
MCA

Round: Test
Experience: This round is elimination round and your programs will be considered for technical round. There were 2 C/C++/Java programming questions and you need to type the program, compile and submit. Some hints will be on the screen. This test is conducted by Aspiring Minds. You have to focus on basics programming. There were two questions.One question from pattern printing and other one from array/pointer/String.
Tips: Focus on basic programming
Duration: 20 minutes
Total Questions: 2

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Thorough discussion about the projects. My major work was on Advance Java, so the interviewer kept on grilling me. Questions on the database, challenges faced, control flow were asked. She even asked me about the implementation of my project. The interview ended with some questions on OOPs concepts.
Tips: Prepare both the programs which have been asked in Programming test. You are surely going to face this question. Prepare well with Logics.Apart from that you need to focus on C/Data Structure/DBMS/Basics of Operating System/Basics of OOPS.

C- Pointer/Array/Strings/Structure/Union
Data Structure : Linked List/Stack/Tree/Sorting/Traversal/SEaching

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was end of d interview, thankfully I was able to answer all of them. I was the first candidate to enter .

I hope all that I shared above could help you in your preparation. Be confident and give your best.
Tips: In HR round, questions are of fixed type. in every Interview So preparee it from Indiabix.

General Tips: Focus on basics. The "basic" is most difficult to cover :D So Prepare well and be Confident
Skill Tips: Confidence is the key in all interview
Skills: Smartness, Ability To Think Of Creative Solutions, Technical Skill, Confidence
College Name: B P Poddar Institute of management and technology

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about a time when you have worked on a group project
  • Ans. 

    Worked on a group project to develop a mobile app for a charity organization

    • Collaborated with team members to define project scope and requirements

    • Assigned tasks and set deadlines to ensure timely completion

    • Conducted regular meetings to discuss progress and address any issues

    • Implemented agile methodology to adapt to changing requirements

    • Delivered a functional and user-friendly app within the given timeframe

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will you write a program to . For example, create a calculator
  • Ans. 

    To create a calculator program, use a GUI framework and implement basic arithmetic operations.

    • Choose a programming language and a GUI framework such as JavaFX or Tkinter.

    • Implement the basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

    • Add functionality for decimal points, clear button, and negative numbers.

    • Test the program thoroughly to ensure accuracy and usability.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do you want to work for this organisation?
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to work for this organisation because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to employee growth.

    • I am impressed by the company's track record of developing cutting-edge technology

    • I appreciate the emphasis on professional development and growth opportunities for employees

    • I am drawn to the company's culture of collaboration and teamwork

    • I am excited about the potential to work on projects that have a

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software engineer leading a team of developers to create innovative solutions.

    • Leading a team of developers to create innovative solutions

    • Continuing to learn and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies

    • Contributing to the growth and success of the company

    • Mentoring and coaching junior developers

    • Taking on more responsibilities and challenges

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I responded with a description of my third year engineering project. The interviewer was interested in knowing more about
a. how did we come up with the project idea
b. how was the work divided between the team members
c. what challenges did we face and how we overcame them
d. what was the final outcome. was the deliverable as per specifications
Tips: In my experience, interviewers are trying to understand how one works in a group / team. Provide examples instead of generic responses - these will serve as evidences to your claims. Try to include following pointers in your responses
a. what was your personal contribution (this is the most technical part of the response)
b. how did you assist other members
c. how did you seek help from other members
d. how did you take accountability of something outside your personal tasks.
e. how did you keep focus on the bigger picture

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I responded with a flowchart of a standard calculator. It was a simple design. The interviewer was more interested in knowing
a. how did I come up with a design
b. how did I make sure the design was correct
c. what are the limitations of the design?
d. what enhancements can I make to the design
Tips: In my experience, the interviewers are trying to understand your analytical skills.
a. how do you understand the problem statement
b. why do you decide on one particular design. are there any alternatives.
c. how do you break down the problem statement to smaller tasks
d. how thoroughly do you understand your design, with limitations.
e. does it fulfill your client's purpose.


Round: HR Interview
Experience: I had undertaken thorough research about the organisation, which enabled me to map my ambitions and expectations to the organisational values and purpose.
Tips: I highly recommend doing a background research on the organisation. It also helps to be clear on your expectations.
For example, 'I want to work here because the company believes in taking a client centric approach to deliver solutions, while maintaining high ethical standards. This way of work aligns with my idea of undertaking challenging tasks in an environment which provides developmental platforms for employees.'

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I responded with my professional ambitions in the industry. The interviewer is more interested in understanding what your objective is and your plan to get there.
Tips: Study the career opportunities and pathways available in the industry. Decide which one suits your goals the best. It is alright not to have a completely confirmed plan. You can also demonstrate that you are flexible with your plan and will select the best available option at a future point in time.

General Tips: Learn from the experience. If you do not get selected, there is always a next opportunity. Understand what the recruiters are looking for. Try to refrain from repeating your mistakes.
Skills: Leadership Skills, Teamwork, Ability To Improvise, Basic Mathematics, Ability To Deal Diplomatically, Activeness Of Candidate, Analytical Skills, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, Programming
College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology
Funny Moments: The HR rep complimented me on having a unique name and asked me what it means. To which I had no answer. Quite embarrassing!

Skills evaluated in this interview

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