I applied through university. I interviewed at Xogene (Pune) in Jan 2026
Interview
1️⃣ Resume Shortlisting
Your resume is screened for relevant skills, projects, tech stack, and experience.
Emphasis is usually on practical knowledge, internships, live projects, and consistency.
Only shortlisted candidates move forward.
2️⃣ HR Round
This is an introductory + behavioral round.
Topics covered:
Self-introduction
Education & background
Career goals
Willingness to learn, teamwork, communication
Salary expectations & availability
Purpose: culture fit + communication check
3️⃣ Curatel Round (Technical Assessment)
Conducted via Curatel platform (Xogene’s evaluation system).
Includes:
MCQs (core concepts: programming, CS fundamentals)
Coding problems (basic–intermediate level)
Sometimes debugging or logical questions
Focus is on problem-solving and fundamentals, not rote learning.
4️⃣ Technical / Managerial Interview
Deep dive into:
Your projects (very important)
Tech stack you mentioned (Java / Python / MERN / etc.)
Basic system understanding
How you approach problems
They may ask “why this approach?” or real-life scenarios.
5️⃣ Client Round
Final round with the end client.
Checks:
Communication & professionalism
Technical clarity
Ability to work on real client requirements
Usually conversational but decisive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One key thing they asked me was to explain my project in detail, including the problem it solves, the technologies used, and my specific role. I answered by clearly describing the project flow, why I chose that approach, and how it could be used in a real-world scenario.