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Cognizant Software Developer fresher Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 21 Dec 2022

Cognizant Software Developer fresher Interview Experiences for Freshers

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

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 - Attitude 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. First important attitude Communication skills Best languages
  • Q2. What about you ? Why you take this job ? What expert salary?
  • Q3. What expert salary? What do you joinig day? When development this project and company?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This job is important job I am feces familiar problems
Round 1 - HR 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q3. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q4. What is your family background?
  • Q5. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q6. Why should we hire you?
  • Q7. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q8. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q9. Nothing questions to ask
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Nothing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As I am fresher and eager to work with my full enthusiasm at our industry and my practical approach with my theoretical knowledge will help you growth in your industry with my 100%. I also never give up till it’s not done. That’s the reason you should hire me.

Software Developer fresher Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies for Fresher

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Q1. What is python and keywords of python
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Q2. 1) Opps Concept 2) Java vs Phython
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Q3. 3) Hashtable vs Hashmap
Q4. Java output variables input

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Pseudocode

Round 3 - Essay writing 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is must to learn? Maths or science Technology?
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions plus they will ask about the certifications/ achievements. Few HR questions like why do you want to switch to software side even if you are from hardware side.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me 2 good things about you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep eye contact and always keep a smile on your face.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Problem solving, numerical tests

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pump yourself up and be positive and know yourself and what you want

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Prepare through CAT material quant, verbal and DI atleast 85% passing score

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Familiarise yourself with Java or C++ programs specially data structures.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager round is mostly around checking your confidence around your resume and college experience specially your projects. Prepare throughly for good grilling. Study OS network or database. They focus more...
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HR would most probably ask you about your family and comfort in working Pan India
  • Q2. Are you comfortable to work in any location pan India?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be very confident while giving your interview. Study thoroughly and answer the questions after listening to them clearly.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Normal mathematics and reasoning questions

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me a difficult situation which you faced and how you tacle it.
  • Q2. What motivates you to do ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep calm and give your best. Prepare the technical part which you have studied.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell Me About Yourself. ... How Did You Hear About This Position? ... Why Do You Want to Work at This Company? ... Why Do You Want This Job? ... Why Should We Hire You? ... What Can You Bring to the C...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - In the interview, remember the following: be polite and use the right language and tone for a formal situation. listen carefully to questions and think before you begin your answers. if you do not understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat it or explain further.
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Speed time distance percentage

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basics java output variables input

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction basics java
  • Q2. Java output variables input
  • Ans. 

    Java output variables input

    • Java methods can have input parameters and output variables

    • Output variables are used to return values from a method

    • Output variables must be declared with a data type

    • Output variables can be of any data type including arrays and objects

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Online interview basic java 2 input if else switch datasets

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Coding Test 

C,C++,Advance Java, Core Java.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Any Questions Ask With Me Like C, C++, Core Java, Addvance Java.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The Discussing about the in your Feature And Company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Iam a fresher working for office (or) Home any one opportunity

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

You should write exam about that

Round 2 - 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 3 - Case Study 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't be a negative,be strong and gain

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Software Developer fresher interview for freshers?
Cognizant interview process for freshers usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process for freshers are HR, Aptitude Test and Resume Shortlist.
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