I applied through university. I interviewed at Cognizant
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Application
I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cognizant (Pune) in Oct 2025
Interview
On-Campus
1. Online Aptitude is there , English Communication , Game based aptitude too
2. Technical test - 2 SQL , 2 Java , and some MCQs ;- the SQL questions are Mid - hard level , mostly 4 joins ; Java questions are Mid level & tough MCQs
3. Technical Interview
The initial process went smoothly, but the interviewer who took my interview came with the intention to not hire. Asked all not so fresher friendly questions. After the interview, they didn't even mail regarding the verdict.
There are two interviews for students who have been cleared communication and technical assessment. One is AI-Bot Interview which is Very easy and has fixed questions. After clearing this interview there is next interview which is technical + HR..
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. The project workflow.
2. Java Stream API
3. Java Collection Framework
4. What is Wrapper Classes in Java
5. One DSA Question - Maximum Sum Subarray
easy cs fundamentals along with one coding question - usually very easy . couple of common hr questions like if we are willing to relocate and all.
overall easy - just be confident.