I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Jul 2025
Interview
Communication Assessment (Versant Test)
This is the first round and focuses on spoken English communication skills.
Key Details
Conducted online
Duration: ~45–60 minutes
Voice-based automated test
Sections
Reading sentences
Repeat sentences
Short answers
Listening comprehension Technical Assessment
In this round, candidates are tested on programming and technical knowledge.
Typical Questions
Coding questions (DSA basics)
SQL queries
Multiple-choice questions on CS fundamentals
Topics Asked
Data Structures & Algorithms
DBMS / SQL
Operating Systems
Computer Networks
OOP conceptsTechnical Interview
Explain your projects
OOP concepts
DBMS / SQL basics
Networking fundamentals
Coding approach questions
HR Interview
Tell me about yourself
Why Cognizant?
Strengths and weaknesses
Career goals
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interviewer asked me to explain the difference between TCP and UDP and in which scenarios each protocol is preferred.
Online assessment then after clearing it you go to technical interview in technical interview they ask in depth questions mentioned in resume after clearing it you get hr round and after successfully clearing that you get offer letter
Easy aptitude and communication rounds and Easy and clear interview with basic oops concepts and programming questions and easy to clear the interview and good opportunity to get an offer with basic concepts