I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Cochin) in Sep 2024
Interview
the interview was moderate , first they have aptitude , the communication assessment , the the coding round which includes normally 5 questions , 2 from comparative programing in C#, 2 sql questions , and one html ,css ,js question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
create a infinite loop , and asked about the projects , and previous internship experience
First round was online assessment(general communication and other stuff) and second round was also an online assessment which was related to the tech stack(role applied for) then if we get selected there was an HR round.
The interview process was smooth and well organized. It started with an aptitude and technical test, followed by a technical interview where they asked questions on Java basics, OOP concepts, and SQL. The final round was an HR discussion focusing on my background, role expectations, and availability. Overall, the experience was professional and positive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They mainly asked me about my Java basics and OOP concepts, especially the difference between abstract class and interface, and a few questions on SQL queries.
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bhubaneshwar) in Aug 2025
Interview
There were 2 panelists present and both of them took turn in asking questions. The first panelist was asking easier questions and was more friendly but the second panelist was more strict and demanding towards the end of the interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Introduce yourself
Explain the projects in your resume
One SQL and C# question
.NET Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for .NET Developer roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cognizant overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cognizant as a .NET Developer according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 30%
Phone interview: 20%
Presentation: 20%
One on one interview: 20%
Skills test: 10%
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