I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bengaluru) in May 2025
Interview
It was very straight forward and the questions were repeated from online and consisted of usually asked questions only, so if you are strong in theoretical concepts and good communicating it it's enough.
Mainly SQL and python as it was there in my resume. Was asked to write small program and queries to join tables. The questions were relatively okay. There were two rounds hr and technical interview
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Cognizant (Haiderabad) in May 2025
Interview
The CTS **PAT (Programmer Analyst Trainee)** interview process typically includes an online **aptitude and technical assessment**, followed by a **technical interview** and then an **HR round**. The test covers quant, logical reasoning, English, and basic coding/technical questions. In the technical interview, you’ll be asked about your projects, programming fundamentals (OOP, DSA), SQL/DBMS, and one preferred language like Java/Python/C. The HR round checks communication, confidence, and basic questions like strengths, teamwork, and willingness to relocate. Overall, the difficulty is moderate, and strong fundamentals plus clear communication help you get selected.