I applied through college or university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bengaluru)
Interview
Fairly straightforward for many roles
Friendly / professional interviewers
Good structure & clarity in many cases
Delayed communication / follow-ups
Multiple rounds / length of process
1. Application — through their careers site, or via Talent Community if you don’t find a match. 
2. Initial screening — recruiter reviews your fit; short intro meeting may happen. 
3. Interview — after hiring manager review, there may be business interviews, technical / client interviews depending on role. 
4. Final decision and offer — after all rounds. 
5. Onboarding — happens once you accept the offer
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Written / Online Assessment
Communication / English / Speaking / Listening Round
Technical Round
HR / Behavioral Round
Decision / Offer
It was smooth and really good. The interview had 4 rounds where in the 1st, they asked me to complete an assessment which was very basic with English communication test. The 2nd was technical assessment. 3rd was basic technical f2f interview, and the last one was HR round where they discussed about the salary.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
About strengths and weakness, also 1 or 2 programming questions
Cognizant’s interview process generally begins with an online assessment covering aptitude, reasoning, and coding skills. Shortlisted candidates face technical interviews assessing problem-solving, domain knowledge, and project experience. The final stage is an HR interview focusing on communication, adaptability, teamwork, cultural fit, and overall suitability for the organization’s requirements.