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Updated 20 Nov 2021

HCLTech Associate Software Developer Interview Experiences

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is ur project ? and then wts is ur role in this project ? and core java oops concepts ...
  • Ans. 

    I worked on a project that involved developing a web application using Java and Spring framework.

    • Developed RESTful APIs using Spring Boot

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization using Spring Security

    • Used Hibernate for database operations

    • Implemented caching using Redis

    • My role was to develop and maintain the backend of the application

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was a technical one but it was majorly a stress test and it lasted for about 1 hour.he stressed a lot on the basics related to my project topic.luckily i was able to answer most of the quastions correctly.and i was try to manage

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic python questions
  • Q2. Coding questions medium level
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project discussion in detail
  • Q2. One more coding question
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The round1 was aptitude test it was average level neither easy nor hard

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is shortest path algo
  • Ans. 

    Shortest path algo is a method to find the most efficient route between two points in a graph or network.

    • Shortest path algorithms are used in various applications such as GPS navigation systems, network routing, and logistics planning.

    • Examples of shortest path algorithms include Dijkstra's algorithm, Bellman-Ford algorithm, and Floyd-Warshall algorithm.

    • These algorithms calculate the shortest path based on different cri...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is diff b/w compiler and interpreter
  • Ans. 

    Compiler translates entire code into machine code before execution, while interpreter translates code line by line during execution.

    • Compiler converts entire code into machine code before execution

    • Interpreter translates code line by line during execution

    • Compiler generates intermediate object code or executable file

    • Interpreter does not generate intermediate object code

    • Examples: C, C++ compilers vs Python, Ruby interprete

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are 4 pillars of oops
  • Ans. 

    The 4 pillars of OOP are Inheritance, Encapsulation, Abstraction, and Polymorphism.

    • Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Encapsulation restricts access to certain components within a class, protecting the data.

    • Abstraction hides the complex implementation details and only shows the necessary features.

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

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about the company
  • Q2. What is your hobby

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The process is easy the interviewers were friendy overall the hiring process was smooth but took a lot of time for LOI and haven't received offer letter yet

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

General aptitude questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Code logic, basic concepts of c++,

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Basic knowledge of python

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via campus placement at ACE Engineering College, Khammam and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The Basic Aptitude Quant Reasoning and Verbal Ability

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic Programming Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus more on Advanced Aptitude
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

The test consists of questions from each and every domain ranging from general aptitude to essay writing as well as ASL-based questions. In the end, there are two questions related to coding which are easy - medium in difficulty and each section has a separate time limit with no negative marking.

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
  • Q2. What was your role in the project you created?
  • Q3. Why Java and Javascript?
  • Ans. 

    Java and JavaScript are essential programming languages for web and software development.

    • Java is a versatile language used for building enterprise applications, Android apps, and server-side development.

    • JavaScript is a crucial language for front-end web development, adding interactivity to websites and web applications.

    • Both languages have a large community support, extensive libraries, and frameworks for developers to

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Difference between Java and C++?
  • Ans. 

    Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language with automatic memory management, while C++ is a lower-level language with manual memory management.

    • Java is platform-independent, while C++ is platform-dependent.

    • Java uses automatic garbage collection, while C++ requires manual memory management.

    • Java does not support pointers, while C++ does.

    • Java is more secure due to its strong type checking, while C++ allows ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why not python instead of using Java?
  • Ans. 

    Java is preferred for its performance, scalability, and strong typing compared to Python.

    • Java is statically typed, which helps catch errors at compile time, while Python is dynamically typed.

    • Java is faster in terms of execution speed compared to Python.

    • Java is preferred for large-scale enterprise applications due to its scalability and performance.

    • Java has a strong ecosystem and support for multi-threading, making it s

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through your resume as they will ask most of the questions from your resume only and make sure to communicate with fluency as it holds a major impact on the interviewer.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Topics for group discussion

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Java,html,css,javascript

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

Simple coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Based on resume
  • Q2. What is java opps
  • Ans. 

    Java OOPs (Object-Oriented Programming) is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data in the form of fields and code in the form of procedures.

    • Java OOPs focuses on creating objects that interact with each other to solve a problem.

    • Key principles of Java OOPs include Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism, and Abstraction.

    • Example: Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Say about project
  • Q2. Say about something new

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You can learn good communication
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Brindavan College of Engineering, Bangalore and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

They asked 60 questions in 50 minitues of time

Round 3 - Coding Test 

In 60 minutes need to solve 2 coding questions

Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about my self
  • Q2. Apptitude question/ Logical thinking
  • Q3. Python basics and Java basics

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Associate Software Developer interview:
  • Python
  • Java

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