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Updated 21 Oct 2024

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posted on 4 Mar 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

The coding test was of 2 hours 30 minutes. It was mainly based on python coding questions and MCQ’s like APIs and SQL.

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The second round was a HR round where all the managerial questions were asked.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The third and the last round was a technical round where all the questions were based on OOPS concepts and SQL queries.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Medium level aptitude Questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic C coding on Data structure Linker List and Array

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions on Operating System, Networking concepts
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Techincal questions with Program structure, virtual function

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic coding questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Aws question was asked
  • Q2. Data structures were asked
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding OS and networks
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. My project in last sem
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Open for bangalore location

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 (1)

 Software Developer Intern

 (2)

 Software Engineer Intern Trainee

 (1)

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 

Numarical, percentage, data interpretation,arithmatical ability

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Even or odd , sum of two numbers

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self intro, weekness

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - i am not good as you know i am just a fresher

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - study hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Interview Questionnaire 

13 Questions

  • Q1. ISO / OSI Model all layers
  • Ans. 

    The ISO/OSI model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a communication system into seven layers.

    • The ISO/OSI model stands for International Organization for Standardization/Open Systems Interconnection model.

    • It is a layered model that helps in understanding and designing network protocols.

    • The seven layers are: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

    • Each la...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Socket Programming
  • Q3. Linux : How to lock a file
  • Ans. 

    To lock a file in Linux, use the flock command or the fcntl system call.

    • The flock command can be used to lock a file by acquiring an exclusive or shared lock.

    • The fcntl system call can be used to lock a file by setting the F_SETLK or F_SETLKW command.

    • Locking a file prevents other processes from modifying or accessing it until the lock is released.

    • Locking can be done at the file level or at specific regions within a file...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. ACID property
  • Q5. Binary Search
  • Q6. Testing
  • Q7. Normalizaton
  • Q8. CSS Full form . Why we use CSS in HTML page
  • Ans. 

    CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets. It is used to style the appearance of HTML elements on a webpage.

    • CSS helps in separating the content of a webpage from its design, making it easier to maintain and update.

    • It allows for consistent styling across multiple pages of a website.

    • CSS can be used to control layout, colors, fonts, and other visual aspects of a webpage.

    • It enables responsive design, making websites adapt to d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. How to find a loop in linked list
  • Ans. 

    To find a loop in a linked list, we can use the Floyd's cycle-finding algorithm.

    • Use two pointers, one moving at a speed of one node at a time and the other at a speed of two nodes at a time.

    • If there is a loop, the two pointers will eventually meet at the same node.

    • To find the starting point of the loop, move one pointer back to the head and then move both pointers at a speed of one node at a time.

    • The point where they m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. OOps Concept
  • Q11. Projects
  • Q12. Your interests
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy exploring new technologies, solving complex problems, and collaborating with others to create innovative solutions.

    • Exploring new technologies

    • Solving complex problems

    • Collaborating with others

    • Creating innovative solutions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. How do you see software industry after 10 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 1. Aptitute

2. DS & C : Maninly queue , Dequeue and linked list

3. C++ : Theory part

4. Network : OSI Layer's working

College Name: NA

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic question on my inclination of work, and my family background.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There was a np complete problem given. Brute force solution worked
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 1

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Mtech Thesis-based
  • Q2. Speech Recognition/ Signal Processing
  • Q3. Introductory questions
  • Q4. Don’t you think you should go for MBA than job after your graduation because it increases your salary package by leaps and bounds?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial criterion for shortlisting is of CPI(>7).

Round: Test
Experience: There were two written tests: Technical and Aptitude. This year technical test was not organized due to some reasons. In technical for Bangalore Center questions were based on C language and data structures.
Duration: 60+60 minutes
Total Questions: 50+50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Panel of 1 person and lasted 10-15 minutes.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Panel of 1 person and lasted for 10 minutes.

General Tips: • Improve your aptitude skills
• Try to solve puzzles ( Shakuntala Devi maths puzzles )
Skills: Speech Signal Processing , Image Processing , Statistical Signal Processing , Mathematical methods in Signal Processing
College Name: IIT- Kanpur

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Which area would you concentrate on if you were the CEO of the company?
  • Ans. 

    I would concentrate on improving the company's software development process.

    • Implementing agile methodologies

    • Investing in automation tools

    • Encouraging continuous learning and development

    • Fostering a culture of innovation

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: One hour written test.
Objective questions related to C/C++/OS + 1 coding question .
Tips: Basic C/C++ reference material should be enough.
Revise basic OS, Networks, Data Structures and Algorithms.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: Two Technical Interviews (20 minutes each)
 Questions on your B.Tech project, M.Tech project, Favorite subject, Programming ability.
 Discussion about the company, expectations from the company, future opportunities.
 Too much emphasis on the work done by you before. They require every explanation in
detail.
 If your B.Tech and M.Tech projects are in the field which company is looking forward for, it
is an added bonus.
Tips: Questions are mostly related to BTP as well as other work done in the Department.
 Prepare a compendium of the topics expected to prop up during interview.
 Revision of basic fundamentals of the field.
 Short report of the B.Tech as well as M.Tech project.
 Refer to placement sites for some tips.

General Tips: For non-core companies, only puzzle solving skills and accuracy are needed to be
sharpened. So practice standard interview puzzles available on net. Also revise of topics in
probability and permutation/combination.
College Name: IIT Madras

HP India Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HP India Software Engineer interview?
HP India interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HP India interview process are Coding Test, HR and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for HP India 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 HP India. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HP India expect are AWS, Python, Azure, Bgp and C++.
What are the top questions asked in HP India Software Engineer interview?

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