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Cognizant Graduate Engineer salaries in India

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0 - 1 year exp.
₹4 Lakhs - ₹5 Lakhs
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14% less than the average Graduate Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 1 year of experience

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₹4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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₹4 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 30 Dec 2024

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Graduate Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.0

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 12 Aug 2020

3.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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I was intern in cognizant from jan to may and even after WFH they have given the salary. My friends who are not in the cognizant,they were not given salary. Team members and manager are co-operative.

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BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0
  •  posted on 11 Jan 2025

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 for  Salary and Benefits

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Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...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.

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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0
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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

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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

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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.

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Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

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  •  posted on 09 Jan 2025

5.0
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-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.

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...e 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.

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Cognizant Graduate Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Graduate Engineer at Cognizant?
Graduate Engineer salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience. According to our estimates it is 14% less than the average Graduate Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Graduate Engineer at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Graduate Engineer at Cognizant is 14% less than the average salary of a Graduate Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Graduate Engineer in India?
  • Tata Group Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
  • Capgemini Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
  • IBM Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
  • Tech Mahindra Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Graduate Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
  • HCLTech Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
  • HCL Group Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹5.1 Lakhs per year
  • Infosys Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
  • LTIMindtree Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
  • DXC Technology Graduate Engineer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Graduate Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Graduate Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹31,919 per month to ₹33,205 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Graduate Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Graduate Engineer at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 40% of the Cognizant Graduate Engineers reported a notice period of 3 Months, 30% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 10 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Graduate Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 11 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.