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HCLTech Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 20 Jan 2025

Top HCLTech Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Nth Fibonacci Number Nth term of Fibonacci series F(n), where F(n) is a function, is calculated using the following formula - F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2), Where, F(1) = F(2) = ...read more
  • Q2. Reverse the array Given an array with N elements, the task is to reverse all the array elements and print the reversed array. Input Format: The first line contains an int ...read more
  • Q3. Why you choose Machine Learning (during Workshop) ?
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HCLTech Software Engineer Interview Experiences

298 interviews found

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The Graduate Requisite Exam (GRE), as well as the specialized tests required in order to get into medical (MCAT), law (LSAT), and business graduate programs, are also examples of multiple aptitude tests

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Master the basics, Research the company,
Focus on a programming language you're good at

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Approach your job search like it is a 9 to 5 job. Put in the time each day. Think about yourself in terms of skill sets,
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Hacker rank

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Hacker rank

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduce about your self? Tell me about your final year project? Give me name of any sorting algorithm? What is class & object? Explain Inheritance ? Explain Thread in java? What type of DBMS are you fami...
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself? Explain new technologies that you are familier with?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepared basics of DBMS,JAVA and Data Structure

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I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. HR discussion on my capabilities and salary
  • Q2. Technologies related questions
  • Q3. How can you handle different exceptionsin in a class
  • Ans. 

    Handle exceptions in a class by using try-catch blocks and throwing custom exceptions.

    • Use try-catch blocks to catch exceptions and handle them appropriately.

    • Throw custom exceptions to provide more specific information about the error.

    • Use multiple catch blocks to handle different types of exceptions.

    • Implement a finally block to execute code regardless of whether an exception is thrown or not.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be positive what you know should clarity on it.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It'll easy u can score good if u have basic knowledge, focus on english

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Moderate
You have to solve Pseduco quiz
if u have knowledge about basic coding u can easily clear it

Round 3 - interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Based on project, database, oops concept
  • Q2. Array,fifo,Lifo,Oops concept,Dbms....

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confidential, you u don't know answer directly say sorry i don't know...
Keep learning and researching

HCLTech interview questions for designations

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 Lead Software Engineer

 (3)

 Junior Software Engineer

 (2)

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

We have to prepare the formulas

Round 2 - Coding Test 

U have to practice programme 2 questions are there 1. That is u r wish 2. SQL coding

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They will ask in c languages mostly on dynamic and static ,
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They will ask about introduction by

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be cool and don't worry . They are hiring more and more bcz be free and write the exam

Get interview-ready with Top HCLTech Interview Questions

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

OOPS concepts, basic algorithms,

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project based questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic interview questions, package discussion

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 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 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me your introduction
  • Q2. You are comfortable for this post

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HCLTech Software Engineer interview:
  • Final year project
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was excellent Regarding this over all review.This is a Multinational company to achieve our knowledge more preferably.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 1. Round 1 - aptitude, java, sql 2. Round 2- Telephonic interview- java (10 minutes) 3. Round 3- Java
  • Q2. Oops Difference between classes and interfaces, use of getter and setters, instance variable vs local variable, encapsulation, do multiple catch block exist, use of final keyword, stringbuffer vs stringbui...
  • Ans. 

    A software engineer interview question covering various Java concepts.

    • Classes are blueprints for objects, while interfaces define a set of methods that a class must implement.

    • Getter and setter methods are used to access and modify the values of instance variables.

    • Instance variables are declared within a class and are accessible throughout the class, while local variables are declared within a method and are only access...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. This are questions asked in the interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview is easy and simple.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Basic question on core java, Hibernate, Jdbc, SQL , Spring Boot, Java8
  • Q2. What is JDK JRE JVM ? Java8 features
  • Ans. 

    JDK is Java Development Kit, JRE is Java Runtime Environment, and JVM is Java Virtual Machine. Java8 features include lambda expressions, streams, and default methods.

    • JDK is a software development kit that provides tools for developing, debugging, and monitoring Java applications.

    • JRE is a runtime environment that allows running Java applications. It includes JVM and necessary libraries.

    • JVM is a virtual machine that exe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. All OOPS concept question, Cohesion, coupling, Memory Leak, Serialization , Architecture of JVM (specific to memory) , Equals and == difference, String Class, String vs String Builder, String memory alloca...
  • Q4. Collection vs Array , Hashmap question, List type question(Arraylist vs linked list). Hibernate question ( Session vs Session factory, Cashes etc), Jdbc vs Hibernate, Jdbc question u can search on google.
  • Q5. Spring boot: Various Annotations, Difference b/w @RestController vs @Controller , @Bean vs @Component, @RequestMapping vs @GetMapping,
  • Ans. 

    Explaining various Spring Boot annotations and their differences.

    • RestController vs Controller: RestController is used for RESTful web services while Controller is used for traditional web applications.

    • Bean vs Component: Bean is used to define a single object while Component is used to define a class as a Spring-managed component.

    • RequestMapping vs GetMapping: RequestMapping is used to map HTTP requests while GetMapping

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Jar vs war file, how to generate jar file , Dependency , Spring vs Spring Boot etc.
  • Q7. Sql: Very basic ( joins query, primary key declaration wrt spring boot)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Command on basic and programming. Forget theoretical part and focus more on practicals.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 8 Sep 2022

Round 1 - Assignment 

Online assignment of Java

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Face to face Java technical discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Simple and easy questions for my experience

HCLTech Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HCLTech Software Engineer interview?
HCLTech interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCLTech interview process are Technical, HR and Coding Test.
How to prepare for HCLTech Software Engineer 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 HCLTech. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HCLTech expect are Software Engineering, C++, Java, Oracle and PLSQL.
What are the top questions asked in HCLTech Software Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the HCLTech Software Engineer interview -

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How long is the HCLTech Software Engineer interview process?

The duration of HCLTech Software Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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HCLTech Software Engineer Interview Process

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