South Pole Interview Questions and Answers

Round: Test
Experience: If you are taking examination of both analytical and verbal part then you will get 10 minutes for verbal part first and then 80 minutes for analytical part. Even if you solve verbal part in less than 10 minutes the remaining time will not be added to your analytical part. Analytical part consists of 30 questions need to be solved within 80 minutes. You can easily navigate the question and exam environment is same as in TCS Open See Same. You will have an on screen calculator. You can also carry a calculator in examination hall. My suggestion is to carry your own calculator because on screen calculator will only waste your time.
Tips: You can refer Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma : This is the book for a CAT aspirants. Believe me if you solve LOD 1 and LOD 2, you can easily crack the analytical round. This is the sole book I used while preparing for TCS. Here you will get each concept explained beautifully. Read all the theory and solve example problems also. Do not rely on Quantitative Aptitude by R. S. AGARWAL
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I do not remember all the questions they asked me, but a few are as above. i hope it helps :)
Tips: In technical round you will be asked simple conceptual questions. Never ever show how smart you are because interviewer is smarter than you. Keep calm and be confident. If you do not know answer of any question, simply say no and do not proceed with half answers or wrong answer because they will trap you in your own answer.  In this round you will be asked question mostly from your CV. If you are a CSE/IT guy then never ever rely only on your CV. It entirely depends on the interviewer mind. If they do not see your resume then you will be asked question from any topic related to CSE/IT branch. So the idea is to prepare well for the subject and topic you have mentioned in your CV and also keep sound knowledge of other CSE/IT subjects.  This is what happened in my P. I. . They reviewed my resume but not even a single technical questions they asked related to the subjects or topics mentioned in my resume. So guys/gals be prepared and have a basic knowledge of important CSE/IT subjects ( Data Structure, DBMS, C/C++, JAVA, Operating Systems,  Software Engineering etc.) .   They do not go in depth of any subject and ask only basic questions.

General Tips: Keep trying ! :)
Skill Tips: NA
Skills: C programming basics, JAVA , DB, C++, OS basics
College Name: TERNA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Motivation: TCS is the largest software company of India. It is the most admired company of India. Being an employee of TCS is what many dream. And getting into TCS is quite easy also. All that you need is your desire and work towards it.
Funny Moments: Yet to happen

Round: Test
Experience: Written round consists of Analytical Test and Verbal Ability Test. TCS has various criteria for skipping Analytical Test. If you are a geek ( in top five of a few stream like CSE/IT/ECE/EE/Mechanical ) then you will be allowed to skip the Analytical round. Also if you have at least 75% aggregate in 10th and 12th  and a minimum percentage marks in college ( This is set by TCS and varies from college to college, May be 8.5 pointer or 7.90 or as desired by TCS )   then you can skip analytical round. TCS is continuously changing its placement process so prepare for the worst and do not pretend that you can skip the analytical round even if you are a geek.If you are taking only verbal part then you will get ten minutes time and within this time frame you need to write an email based on the given scenario.
Tips: solve more n more questions to clear aptiude cz dats da first step. :)
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 45

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Personal Interview round consists of three phases i.e. T. R. + M. R.+H. R. .  So you will come across three person. If you are being interviewed by a panel of three person than you will have all the three interview in a single round. If you are being interview by only two persons than you will have to go through HR round only when you qualify the previous round. So this varies but you will have to go through all the three phases.
Tips: In technical round you will be asked simple conceptual questions. Never ever show how smart you are because interviewer is smarter than you. Keep calm and be confident. If you do not know answer of any question, simply say no and do not proceed with half answers or wrong answer because they will trap you in your own answer.  In this round you will be asked question mostly from your CV. If you are a CSE/IT guy then never ever rely only on your CV. It entirely depends on the interviewer mind. If they do not see your resume then you will be asked question from any topic related to CSE/IT branch. So the idea is to prepare well for the subject and topic you have mentioned in your CV and also keep sound knowledge of other CSE/IT subjects.  This is what happened in my P. I. . They reviewed my resume but not even a single technical questions they asked related to the subjects or topics mentioned in my resume. So guys/gals be prepared and have a basic knowledge of important CSE/IT subjects ( Data Structure, DBMS, C/C++, JAVA, Operating Systems,  Software Engineering etc.) .   They do not go in depth of any subject and ask only basic questions. 
I do not remember all the questions they asked me, but a few are as above

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round lets you know about TCS terms and conditions. They can ask you questions related to your family and other non-technical stuffs. Basically they check your communication skills and presence of mind. Even if you do not know the answer of a non-technical question, give answer in support of that. Here they may also ask you questions related to pre-placement talk so do not miss that one. Also do R & D on TCS and grab information about TCS  ( like C. E. O., M. D., Founder etc. ). If you have qualified the T. R. and M. R. round then you are almost selected. 
The most commonly asked questions in HR round are listed above. DO refer..
Tips: Be well prepared for the FAQz. so u can answer dem cnfidently

General Tips: develop programming skills & logics
Skill Tips: NA
Skills: c programing, ccna, ccnp, hardware, networking
College Name: SIES Institute of Technology.
Motivation: understand the basic math formulae. and also basic networking skills
Funny Moments: NA

Round: Test
Experience: have intrest in coding.. must know programming logics
Tips: be calm and attmpt evry question..

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: make sure you are prepared frequently asked topics.. speak honestly.. speak more herewich wil reflect ur confident but dont over do. also maintain the constant voice tone
Tips: be honest to urself.. dnt let ur imag go down

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In technical round you will be asked simple conceptual questions. Never ever show how smart you are because interviewer is smarter than you. Keep calm and be confident. If you do not know answer of any question, simply say no and do not proceed with half answers or wrong answer because they will trap you in your own answer.  In this round you will be asked question mostly from your CV. If you are a CSE/IT guy then never ever rely only on your CV. It entirely depends on the interviewer mind. If they do not see your resume then you will be asked question from any topic related to CSE/IT branch. So the idea is to prepare well for the subject and topic you have mentioned in your CV and also keep sound knowledge of other CSE/IT subjects.  This is what happened in my P. I. . They reviewed my resume but not even a single technical questions they asked related to the subjects or topics mentioned in my resume. So guys/gals be prepared and have a basic knowledge of important CSE/IT subjects ( Data Structure, DBMS, C/C++, JAVA, Operating Systems,  Software Engineering etc.) .   They do not go in depth of any subject and ask only basic questions.
Tips: first clear ur basiic concepts.. n also have gr88 coding skills n logics for the same.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: being 100% honest wil help u clear dis easilyy n get thru IT.. since its da lasst round.. ALL DA VERY BEST GUYS :)

General Tips: be confident & well prepared
Skill Tips: Gain programming skills.. that help u clear all the 3 rounds successfully. Smile whenever possible.
Skills: Ability To Deal Diplomatically, positive outlook, hardworker
College Name: PIIT, PANVEL
Motivation: wear a SMILE always.. no matter wat happens
Funny Moments: yet to happen.. preparing for last sems now..

Round: Test
Experience: Written round consists of Analytical Test and Verbal Ability Test. TCS has various criteria for skipping Analytical Test. If you are a geek ( in top five of a few stream like CSE/IT/ECE/EE/Mechanical ) then you will be allowed to skip the Analytical round. Also if you have at least 75% aggregate in 10th and 12th  and a minimum percentage marks in college ( This is set by TCS and varies from college to college, May be 8.5 pointer or 7.90 or as desired by TCS )   then you can skip analytical round. TCS is continuously changing its placement process so prepare for the worst and do not pretend that you can skip the analytical round even if you are a geek.
Tips: be well pprepared on ur side....
Duration: 90mins minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: be confident while answering.. listen carefuly every question
Tips: dont misinterprete the interviewer. be good listener and also honest

General Tips: be cool n prepare for the test
Skill Tips: develop ur communication skills
Skills: basic programming skills, basic coding logics, develop logical thinking
College Name: PIIT, PANVEL
Motivation: always share ur problems n clr ur concepts
Funny Moments: yet to happen.. preparing fr 8th sem.. i hope i do well der

Round: Test
Experience: If you are taking examination of both analytical and verbal part then you will get 10 minutes for verbal part first and then 80 minutes for analytical part. Even if you solve verbal part in less than 10 minutes the remaining time will not be added to your analytical part. Analytical part consists of 30 questions need to be solved within 80 minutes. You can easily navigate the question and exam environment is same as in TCS Open See Same. You will have an on screen calculator. You can also carry a calculator in examination hall. My suggestion is to carry your own calculator because on screen calculator will only waste your time.
Tips: develop programming skills, n clear ur basics first, also attnd all questions
Duration: 90mins minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: clear ur BASIC concepts.. all da besst !!!

General Tips: U can Do IT...
Skill Tips: think positive develop coding skills n u wl definetly clear all the rounds.
Skills: basic c programing skills, basic netwrking knowledge, coding logics
College Name: PIIT, PANVEL
Motivation: have faith in urself n u can achieve IT
Funny Moments: looking frwd to IT :)

Round: Test
Experience: There were no technical questions. Only quantitative questions was there. Questions were not very tough.
Tips: Just have a look at RS Aggarwal book or any other aptitude book , you will easily get through it.
Duration: 80 minutes

Round: Other Interview
Experience: There were different panels , having three persons in each panel. It was basically HR , TECh, MR interview altogether. Even some of the students were called for one to one tech interview and later they were called for hr and mr round.

Skills: JAVA, C/C++
College Name: NA

Round: Test
Experience: Written round consists of Analytical Test and Verbal Ability Test. TCS has various criteria for skipping Analytical Test. If you are a geek ( in top five of a few stream like CSE/IT/ECE/EE/Mechanical ) then you will be allowed toskip the Analytical round. Also if you have at least 75% aggregate in 10th and 12th  and a minimum percentage marks in college ( This is set by TCS and varies from college to college, May be 8.5 pointer or 7.90 or as desired by TCS )   then you can skip analytical round. TCS is continuously changing its placement process so prepare for the worst and do not pretend that you can skip the analytical round even if you are a geek.If you are taking only verbal part then you will get ten minutes time and within this time frame you need to write an email based on the given scenario.
Tips: keep calm & carry on ..first  attend da questions wich u r 100% sure about. then think abt the rest paper.. be well prepared n confident before attempting the paper it wil definetly help u clear it wid flying colors.. all da best all

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: clear all ur basic concepts .. cause that is goin to help cracking the interview. & also be confident but not over confident
Tips: refer seniors & also the web if u have small queries .. ambitionbox is there to help you.. solve as many apti papers possible

Round: Group Activity
Experience: our topic was reality shows
Tips: be well prepared fo selective topics like politics, reality shows, tv-boon or curse.. use of cell phnz etcbe confident n well prepared for dis as well

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: here they chek our confiddence n how do we react on there questions.. we shud maintain calm n a ssmall smile while answering every questions
Tips: be confident work on ur dressing n vocal abilities coz prsonallity matterswear a smile always

General Tips: be confident about yourself. n also b well prepared
College Name: TERNA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Motivation: TCS is the largest software company of India. It is the most admired company of India. Being an employee of TCS is what many dream. And getting into TCS is quite easy also. All that you need is your desire and work towards it.
Funny Moments: yet to join.. recently got placed :)

Round: Test
Experience: On the first day questions were from campus gate. I gave my apti the second day in 3rd slot and got 2-3 familiar questions.
Tips: Most important thing is your confidence,willingness to work,relocatable anywhere Guys be clear in your thoughts  Think example for every strength u speak there. As they will note down key points and ask example for each such as creative,optimistic etc. Think about yourself of any 1 quality that is different from others. They were also asking map of India States and capitals.CEO of major companies.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Hello Divya How r u?

I m fine sir how r you.

I m fine too.





He asked me to write program for insertion in stack & fibonacci series.Tell me about yourself, strength & weakness, hobbies, universal gates and draw it, flip flop, layers of osi and tcp and how data flows, difference between interface and abstraction. Difference between xp and windows 7. Types of OS & OOPS principles. Program for interface. Some more questions but could remember this. Which location do u want?Delhi

Why not lucknow?

Sir you can relocate me in any part of the world u want.

went on for nearly 30 minutes.

Any question?