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I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Madras) in Aug 2025
Interview
Performance Level: Average overall outcome.
Mode of Participation: Attended through campus recruitment.
Technical Preferences: Python programming and SQL were the preferred domains/subjects.
Panel Experience: Unfortunately, faced a tough panel (bad panel pick), which affected comfort and confidence during the process.
Observation: Good panels generally provide a more comfortable environment, making the interaction smoother and easier to attend.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
SQL - DML Question - Create table and pick 2nd highest salary
Python - Print Pyramid Pattern using stars, Find the letter that has the most count and display it from an array or string
I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Madras)
Interview
The process had three stages. First was aptitude and communication, testing basic reasoning, grammar, and speaking skills. Second was coding clusters including SQL, programming, and web technologies. Finally, a technical interview covering OOPS, DBMS, OS, and projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Write SQL queries using joins and aggregate functions.
Solve a coding problem on arrays/strings.
Explain OOPS concepts with examples.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bangalore Rural) in Aug 2025
Interview
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