30–45 min tech plus HR interview covering Computer Science fundamentals, resume-based project discussion, and a DSA coding problem, assessing core concepts, problem-solving and clarity of explanation under time constraints.Identifying odd even number in an array was asked.
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about the project tech stack mentioned in the resume
It was an online interview with a bot. You get enough time to prepare for the questions. I personally didn't find it too difficult. The questions were also very standard.
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant in Sep 2025
Interview
Cognizant’s interview process is generally smooth and beginner-friendly. It includes an aptitude test, a technical round focusing on Java, OOPs, SQL, and projects, followed by an HR round assessing communication, confidence, and basic behavior. Overall, supportive and straightforward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One common question they asked was to introduce myself and explain my strengths with examples