I had 2 technical rounds followed by a HR followed by another technical round followed by another HR round PERSONAL INTERVIEW (TECHNICAL) Technical Round 1: In this round I was given two puzzles to solve and a simple c++ question but puzzles are pretty hard. They asked me to speakout whatever idea has come to my mind in order to test the way I approach to solve the puzzle. Technical Round 2:In this round I was asked to write a program which involves concepts from FS,DS and Compute Networks. Little bit clumsy but if we can understand the problem, it is easy to solve. After the completion of the program,he asked me to add some more features to the code and make it more generalized so that any change in the input can be considered in the program.Then I was asked to write the test cases for that particular program. And then some small puzzles. This is the main round because of which I am into Microsoft... :) Technical Round 3:This round is after the first HR round.This is basically to test the patience of a person in writing a code.I was given a pretty easy code but very long. Then I was given two codes and asked to find out the outputs. They are difficult.One who has a good command on basics can easily solve those problems. PERSONAL INTERVIEW (HR) HR rounds are the worst part of my interview.Both the HR rounds are stress rounds HR round 1:I had a tough time convincing the HR about my capability as my CGPA is low. I explained her about my active participation in institute Technical fest and student activities.I have succeeded in my attempt and was forwarded to the next round. She asked me some questions on DBMS and Computer Networks also. HR Round 2:Again I was tortured about my CGPA.I prudently made them accept that CGPA is not the only criteria and I can do better than most of my counter part with a better CGPA if given a chance.This is the main discussion we had in this round.Finally I came out of the interview with flying colors and became pretty sure that I made it to Microsoft. SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCES This is the third company to come. Oracle, Amazon and then Microsoft. I went till the interview rounds in Oracle and Amazon. That in fact gave me a lot of confidence and learning experience which helped me a lot in my Microsoft interview. All the companies which I've faced have same range of technical questions.Do not loose your confidence at any point of time. Being confident is the most important part of an interview SUGGESTIONS TO JUNIORS Do not loose your confidence. CG do matter but it is not the only criteria for selection keep it in mind and prepare accordingly. A proper preparation of 10-15 days is sufficient for a person to get into a good enough company like Microsoft. Try to be good at basics. Never give up for any question. It is very important.Do not keep a company as your dream company because it will made you not to apply for any other company.