I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cognizant (Pune) in Sep 2025
Interview
The interview process was smooth and well structured. It started with an online assessment including aptitude, basic coding, and technical MCQs. After clearing it, there was a technical interview focusing on core concepts, followed by an HR interview discussing communication skills, attitude, and willingness to learn.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They mainly asked about basic programming concepts, OOP concepts, and problem-solving approach, along with questions like explaining a project and how I would handle real-time challenges as a fresher.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Cognizant
Interview
It was online. Java cluster. They asked 3 coding questions and basics of sql and oops. I was able to solve all the questions. Mostly regarding resume. The interviewer was Friendly and asked about internship and projects also.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Oops and sql. What is truncate and grouping and other things
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Cognizant (Toronto, ON) in Feb 2026
Interview
Well the interview was purely technical, the idea of professional world is if the candidate is expected to be on camera the same due diligence must be done by interviewer as well, Overall the worst experience of interview as expected from company with series of bad reviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Selenium Questions
OOPs concepts on Java
Live coding