Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Kochi) in Oct 2024
Interview
The first was and aptitude test which was of moderate difficulty level, and every one will be assigned a cluster including java, python and C++, they will allocate the languages cluster to each person and in the technical round they have first to attempt 2 to 3 coding question, then a logical game session, After that there will be communication round, After passing all these rounds you will be invited for face to face interview
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Question 1
What are the oops concept in java and explain it with real time examples
The interview process for a Software Engineer at Cognizant typically begins with an online aptitude and coding assessment. Successful candidates are then shortlisted for technical interviews, where they are tested on programming skills, data structures, algorithms, databases, and sometimes basic cloud or DevOps knowledge. Problem-solving ability and coding efficiency are key. A second technical or managerial round may follow, focusing on project experience, design thinking, and communication skills. Finally, a short HR round covers salary discussions, role expectations, and behavioral questions. The process is structured, moderately challenging, and aims to assess both technical expertise and cultural fit.
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Question 1
Can you explain the difference between a process and a thread?
I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Haiderabad) in Aug 2024
Interview
Hr and technical interview last for 45 mins and hr round for 20 mins and is of moderate level good experience and also good experience of overall and is level of. Moderate level easy to crack it
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Question 1
Dsa and oops concepts and also sql and html in java about oops concepts and also encapsulation, polymorphism,abstraction, inheritance,