Polaris Consulting Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Topics to prepare for Polaris Consulting Consultant interview:

• Java
• Javascript
• Core Java

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident with the basics. I joined as fresher here

Round: Test
Experience: It was a nice experience as the whole interview process took less than 5 hours to complete. First round was of 70 minutes in which 30 minutes were allotted to aptitude section and 20-20 minutes each for Java and DBMS section. Aptitude questions were average while remaining two was not so easy.
Tips: Need to look for advanced functionalities of Java-Servlets, Applets, AWT,etc
Depth knowledge of DBMS and constant practice of Aptitude
Duration: 70 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 2 minutes for preparing some point. Then ,we all started. I was the second one to join the conversation. Gradually,many good points came to my mind one after another which give me an edge over others. At the end, 4 out of 10 in our group were selected for next round.
Tips: Try for initiating the GD. If not, be the second or third guy to speak up. They keep notice of it. Stick to your side for whole discussion and let others speak too. Better to jot down important points of conversation. They also keep notice of your body language.
Don't hesitate if your English is not that good. Once you start speaking for right things.then words just start popping out of your mouth. And most important, Keep calm
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was a round in which your confidence was checked along with your comfortability level. Questions may be asked from your resume and project. So,better prepare it firmly.
Tips: Be confident and Keep calm.

General Tips: Be confident and keep calm . Believe in yourself. You will definitely land up with some good job. Package does matter but nothing is worth for your confidence and knowledge. I truly believe in Chasing after your dreams rather than chasing for something which you don't want from life.
Skills: Confidence, 1)communication, Group Discussion Skills, Reasoning Power And Aptitude, Basic Knowledge Of DBMS, Java Programming
College Name: IIT Dhanbad
Motivation: Having read the reviews, it is nice company to work with for beginners. Big name in financial and banking sector. Hoping to fetch the maximum out of it. Only company from India in this sector.
Funny Moments: HR was generous and calm.

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude questions were easy. Only 2-4 questions were tricky. R S AGGARWAL is enough.
And for Java section, most of the questions were of Advanced Java( like servlet, collections). Few were of Core Java.
Tips: There was no negative marking, so try to attempt all the questions.
And learn JAVA if you serious about this company.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 45

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: My GD was not so good. But I started the discussion and that was a plus point.
Tips: Try to start the GD. There are marks for initiators. And at the time of conclusion, only mention the important points.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I told my favorite subject Mobile Communication. So they asked the whole process how mobile receives signal and from where, the steps related to that.
Then I told the topics that I knew about JAVA. So they told me to write Polymorphism program. And asked questions related to OOPs concept, types of Polymorphism.
Tips: Learn atleast Core JAVA.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: They asked my family background. And also asked if I am willing to relocate and my job preference.

Skills: Aptitude, C,C++, JAVA
College Name: NIT SURAT

Round: Test
Experience: Most of the Java questions were theoretical type from both advanced(more from advanced) and core java and with decent level of difficulties. There were a few code related problems too from advanced java.
Aptitude and english sections were simple.
Tips: Have a good knowledge of Java. Marks obtained in this round matter THE MOST for the final selection after all the rounds.
Duration: 90 mins minutes
Total Questions: 30+15+15

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Since, This was first GD of my life, so initially, it was not going well for me but somehow i managed it at last moments.
Tips: Practice as much as you can. Without practice it may get tough. During the GD, speak whatever you want but don't remain silent. Initiator has extra benefit so try to be the ice breaker.
Duration: 10 mins minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There was a combined interview of Technical and HR. Very simple question were asked.
Tips: If you have some coding experiences in a training or internship projects then it is quite possible that no technical questions will be asked during interview, only HR and behavioral questions may be there. But if asks then few basic programs will be given to write. 
Show your interests in the company during interview and also have some prior knowledge about the company.

Skill Tips: Students from Electronics should have at least a training or internship experience in IT sector or any project done using C, C++ or Java or any other programing language. It will help you a lot during interview.
They ask about your experiences and interests in programing during interview.
Skills: Programming skills, Communication Skills, Work experience, Java, C Programming
College Name: NIT AGARTALA