The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cognizant (Madras) in Mar 2008
Interview
Hiring process was conducted in Shreds.Around 3000 candidates were present.We had a written test at the first stage .From that around 300 folks were shortlisted.Then we has a 1:1 interview were they asked questions from academical background.Most of the questions were basic .They were specifically looking for confidence of each individual. Then the shortlisted members were called for the induction in 2months.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Cognizant (Poona) in Jul 2008
Interview
the company came to the college for campus placements and interviews for eligible candidates were scheduled. in the morning there was introductory session where company reps told us about the cts. then a written aptitude exam was conducted. people were shortlisted from that test and called for interview in the evening. interviewer was nice and friendly and grilled us on our technical knowledge