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Updated 26 Aug, 2023
Overall Rating
3.8/5
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Category Ratings
4.0
Company culture
4.0
Work-Life balance
4.0
Skill development
4.0
Work Satisfaction
4.0
Salary & Benefits
4.0
Promotions/Appraisal
4.0
Job Security
Cognizant is rated
3.8 out of 5 stars on
AmbitionBox, based on 3 company reviews.This rating
reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with
the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Cognizant is rated
3.8 out of 5 stars on
AmbitionBox, based on 3 company reviews.This rating
reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with
the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Dislikes
Lack of projects in NCR. So anytime you can be on bench.
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Strict Timings)
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
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Programmer Analyst in
Kolkata
Full Time
·
Quality Assurance and Testing Department
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
Category Ratings
2.0
Promotions/Appraisal
2.0
Skill Development
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
Work Satisfaction
3.0
Salary & Benefits
3.0
Job Security
3.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 12 Jan 2025
Likes
I believe working in a company is totally depends on the project team with whom we are working. As per my team experience I don't have any issues with the people and the culture of the company. The teammates and seniors around me are helpful and also the manager is good, he always motivate us to grow more.
Dislikes
Some time when somebody need to change their work location for the clients need then company should provide sufficient facilities which company does not provide, this is something which is unexpected.
Programmer Analyst in
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Full Time
·
IT Infrastructure Services Department
1.0
Overall Rating
1.0
Category Ratings
1.0
Promotions/Appraisal
1.0
Skill Development
1.0
Company Culture
1.0
Work Satisfaction
1.0
Salary & Benefits
1.0
Job Security
1.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 12 Jan 2025
Likes
N/A
Dislikes
Bad company culture
Slave system
Compulsory WFO for 5 days a week
3%hike that too delayed by 6 months
Toxic Managers
Useless HRs
Hired us through campus placements as programmer analyst and gave us service desk role.
No training was provided by company and cheated us . We were around 1000+ who got the same support roles after being selected as programmer analyst from campus.
Work Details
Work days: Rotational Shift
(Strict Timings)
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
Team Lead in
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Full Time
·
Non Voice Department
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
Category Ratings
2.0
Promotions/Appraisal
3.0
Skill Development
2.0
Company Culture
2.0
Work Satisfaction
2.0
Salary & Benefits
2.0
Job Security
2.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 11 Jan 2025
Likes
Its completely dependent on the Manager you are reporting to, but ideally the evironment is not great. The senior managment doesn't know how to lead by example. They are trying to enfore work, they are in frenzy
Dislikes
Senior management isn't great. They are just reacting to different situations, but ideally no proper governance.
Senior Associate in
Noida
Full Time
·
Procurement & Purchase Department
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
Category Ratings
3.0
Promotions/Appraisal
3.0
Skill Development
4.0
Company Culture
4.0
Work Satisfaction
3.0
Salary & Benefits
3.0
Job Security
5.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 10 Jan 2025
Likes
Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion
Dislikes
Not good approasal
No timely appraisal
No promotion policies
No standard salary parameters as per exp
No benchmarking for compensastion
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Flexible Timings)
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
Senior Associate in
Kolkata
Full Time
·
Software Development Department
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
Category Ratings
2.0
Promotions/Appraisal
4.0
Skill Development
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
Work Satisfaction
4.0
Salary & Benefits
3.0
Job Security
3.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 10 Jan 2025
Likes
If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.
Dislikes
The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.
Programmer Analyst in
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Full Time
·
Software Development Department
1.0
Overall Rating
1.0
Category Ratings
1.0
Promotions/Appraisal
1.0
Skill Development
1.0
Company Culture
1.0
Work Satisfaction
1.0
Salary & Benefits
1.0
Job Security
1.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 09 Jan 2025
Likes
RTO Hybrid Model (for now)
Dislikes
Not getting hikes, increments.
Not recognizing hardwork we did.
No claims for medical emergencies as there is lot if rules for everything.
No work life balance Need to work officially 10hr and unofficially 14hr, lots of work pressure.
No cab facility.
No additional benefits like not giving office bag to carry office laptop and not giving required accessories like headset, mouse, etc.
CTS is my first company and these are all my personal worst experiences....Read More
Programmer Analyst in
Chennai
Full Time
·
Software Development Department
5.0
Overall Rating
5.0
Category Ratings
3.0
Promotions/Appraisal
5.0
Skill Development
5.0
Company Culture
5.0
Work Satisfaction
3.0
Salary & Benefits
4.0
Job Security
4.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 08 Jan 2025
Likes
I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.
Dislikes
Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.
Programmer Analyst in
Pune
Full Time
·
Software Development Department
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
Category Ratings
1.0
Promotions/Appraisal
2.0
Skill Development
1.0
Company Culture
1.0
Work Satisfaction
5.0
Salary & Benefits
1.0
Job Security
4.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 04 Jan 2025
Likes
Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.
Dislikes
No work life balance.
No projects in company so they silently fires.
Not so good culture.
Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Strict Timings)
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
Software Developer in
Chennai
Full Time
·
Business Process Quality Department
1.0
Overall Rating
1.0
Category Ratings
1.0
Promotions/Appraisal
1.0
Skill Development
1.0
Company Culture
1.0
Work Satisfaction
1.0
Salary & Benefits
1.0
Job Security
1.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 27 Dec 2024
Likes
Nothing
Dislikes
No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there
Work Details
Work timings: Flexible Timings
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
Senior Associate in
Mumbai (working remotely)
Full Time
·
Finance Department
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
Category Ratings
3.0
Promotions/Appraisal
3.0
Skill Development
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
Work Satisfaction
3.0
Salary & Benefits
3.0
Job Security
4.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 25 Dec 2024
Likes
it's good environment working in cognizant it's good work life balance and overall good experience
Dislikes
i request to please improve management like manager team leader because not good behaviour to junior
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Scrum Master in
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Full Time
·
Technology / IT Department
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
Category Ratings
2.0
Promotions/Appraisal
5.0
Skill Development
5.0
Company Culture
5.0
Work Satisfaction
4.0
Salary & Benefits
5.0
Job Security
5.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 14 Jan 2025
Likes
One of the best employee centric company in service based industry, recent statements from leaders from other organisation is shameful and treating their employee as daily wage labourer but thankful to my company leadership who has great vision and decisions are made towards employee focus. Company is still following hybrid model and no fixed days yet.
Dislikes
Promotions and appraisal are not process based, frequent change in salary increament schedule are changed and also arrear are not paid for 3months.
Work Details
Work policy:
3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Flexible Timings)
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
Project Associate in
Kolkata
Full Time
·
Quality Assurance and Testing Department
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
Category Ratings
3.0
Promotions/Appraisal
3.0
Skill Development
4.0
Company Culture
4.0
Work Satisfaction
3.0
Salary & Benefits
3.0
Job Security
4.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 13 Jan 2025
Likes
Good environment and work culture. Work life balance exists in my project (it is totally depends on your ptoject)
Dislikes
There is no appraisal and salary hike. Promotion is a day dream here
Work Details
Work policy:
3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Flexible Timings)
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
Junior Software Engineer in
Kolkata
Full Time
·
Banking Operations Department
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
Category Ratings
2.0
Promotions/Appraisal
3.0
Skill Development
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
Work Satisfaction
2.0
Salary & Benefits
2.0
Job Security
3.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 11 Jan 2025
Likes
Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.
Dislikes
No job security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.
Work Details
Work policy:
3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This job involves
Travel Within City.
Data Analyst in
Kolkata
Full Time
·
Finance Department
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
Category Ratings
2.0
Promotions/Appraisal
5.0
Skill Development
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
Work Satisfaction
3.0
Salary & Benefits
1.0
Job Security
3.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 10 Jan 2025
Likes
Cognizant with flexible with work time and place and gives opportunity to upskill
Dislikes
The bench process and forced allocation of over qualified resources to underqualified roles. More oppertunity to learn and grow in organization
Work Details
Work policy:
3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Flexible Timings)
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
Senior Devops Engineer in
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Full Time
·
DevOps Department
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
Category Ratings
2.0
Promotions/Appraisal
1.0
Skill Development
1.0
Company Culture
1.0
Work Satisfaction
4.0
Salary & Benefits
2.0
Job Security
3.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 09 Jan 2025
Likes
Liked the policies that is shown publicly or that a employee will feel initially but later when employees faces problems there is no guidelines and proper accountability.
Dislikes
The internal policies and politics are very bad.
The managers are too arrogant. There is no way the employee can provide appraisal to the managers.
There should be a appraisal process for Managers from employees as some companies are having.
Work Details
Work policy:
3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Strict Timings)
Junior Data Analyst in
Mumbai
Full Time
·
Health Informatics Department
5.0
Overall Rating
5.0
Category Ratings
3.0
Promotions/Appraisal
5.0
Skill Development
5.0
Company Culture
5.0
Work Satisfaction
5.0
Salary & Benefits
5.0
Job Security
5.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 09 Jan 2025
Likes
-Good work-life balance: Many employees appreciate the flexible working hours and adequate breaks.
-Opportunities for growth and development: Cognizant offers various training programs and certifications to help employees upskill.
-Diverse and inclusive work environment: Employees praise the company's efforts to foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity.
Dislikes
-High work pressure: Some employees have reported feeling overwhelmed with workload and tight deadlines.
-Limited salary hikes and promotions: A few employees have expressed dissatisfaction with the company's compensation and promotion policies.
-Politics and favoritism: Some reviewers have mentioned experiencing unfair treatment and favoritism within the organization.
Work Details
Work policy:
3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Strict Timings)
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
Senior Process Specialist in
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Full Time
·
Operations Department
2.0
Overall Rating
2.0
Category Ratings
1.0
Promotions/Appraisal
1.0
Skill Development
1.0
Company Culture
1.0
Work Satisfaction
3.0
Salary & Benefits
1.0
Job Security
1.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 09 Jan 2025
Likes
Nothing much positive
Dislikes
Long working hours, Heavy Work pressure, no managing skills for management, doesn't care about employee concerns, no empathy towards staff, no flexibility, No Work life balance. No Hr connects, no skip level meeting with management. No wellness sessions for employees.
Work Details
Work days: Rotational Shift
(Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This job involves
Travel Within City.
Business Analyst in
Bhubaneswar
Full Time
·
Quality Assurance and Testing Department
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
Category Ratings
3.0
Promotions/Appraisal
3.0
Skill Development
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
Work Satisfaction
3.0
Salary & Benefits
2.0
Job Security
3.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 08 Jan 2025
Likes
They provide hybrid work culture & location approval as per your need that is the best thing of working in Cognizant.
Dislikes
Here job security is less & those people who were in bench were high chances of layoffs as they don’t get any project.
Work Details
Work policy:
3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday
(Flexible Timings)
Work related travel:This is a desk job.
Associate Project Engineer in
Pune
Full Time
·
Quality Assurance and Testing Department
1.0
Overall Rating
1.0
Category Ratings
1.0
Promotions/Appraisal
2.0
Skill Development
1.0
Company Culture
1.0
Work Satisfaction
1.0
Salary & Benefits
1.0
Job Security
1.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 08 Jan 2025
Likes
Nothing.
Dislikes
I work in software testing as an automation plus manual tester. Nowadays there are many manual testers don't have opportunities in projects because projects are looking for those candidates who works in both! And what cognizant is doing that they show the client that candidate has experienced in both auto and manual and share fake profile with them. They just take normal interviews and select us. But once you get the projects, you will have lot of work which you never did earlier. And continuous work pressure will be there. Due to this there is no work life balance at all. We need to available with clients timings. I would request you my friends that if you don't know some things or not aware about any technology then just say no to the interview. They will surely prepare you from interview perspective but the work is not easy as we think. Once you get the client project then they won't even ask you how it's going.. Lagne to hamare hi hai.......Read More
MIS Executive and Analyst in
Pune
Full Time
·
Business Intelligence & Analytics Department
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
Category Ratings
2.0
Promotions/Appraisal
3.0
Skill Development
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
Work Satisfaction
2.0
Salary & Benefits
2.0
Job Security
3.0
Work-Life Balance
posted on 06 Jan 2025
Likes
Good skill up courses and trainings
Dislikes
No promotions no salary hikes, lot of office politics, work pressure lack of work life balance not giving the leaves worst management ever.
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How is Cognizant to work for?
Cognizant is rated 3.8 out of 5, based on 3 reviews by employees on AmbitionBox.
Cognizant is known for Company culture which is rated at the top and given a rating of 4.0. However, Job Security is rated the lowest at 4.0 and can be improved. To know first hand how it is like to work at Cognizant read detailed reviews based on various job profiles, departments and locations in the reviews section.
How is the salary at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox ratings, Cognizant employees rate its salary and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. You can know more about Cognizant Salaries at AmbitionBox
How is the work culture at Cognizant?
Work culture is rated 4.0 at Cognizant by 3 employees. While job security is rated 4.0 and work-life balance is rated 4.0 at Cognizant. Read detailed reviews by employees of Cognizant on AmbitionBox.