Cognizant Programer Analyst interview questions

First round-communication Second round-aptitude and reasoning Third round-Technical exam(3hours) Next-Technical Interview (1on1) HR First two rounds doesn’t have any elimination technical exam have elimination Technical interview was moderate he was asking basic questions and resume based questions be prepared with basics and resume related topics

1. Online Assessment (Aptitude + Programming) This is the first elimination round and includes: Aptitude Section: Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning Verbal Ability (Usually 25–30 questions in ~45-60 minutes) Automata Fix (Coding Debugging): 5–7 small code snippets with bugs You have to fix them to pass test cases (Language options: Java, Python, C, C++) Versant/Communication Test (if applicable): Tests speaking, listening, reading, and comprehension skills Conducted through a phone or online tool 2. Technical Interview Conducted by Cognizant panel (usually virtual) Focus areas: Programming knowledge (languages like C, Java, Python) Final year project discussion Core concepts: OOPs, DBMS, OS, CN Problem-solving approach Basic DSA (for GenC Elevate roles) May include code writing or verbal logic explanation 3. HR Interview Behavioral and cultural fit check Common questions: Tell me about yourself Why Cognizant? Strengths, weaknesses Willingness to relocate/work in shifts Salary expectations (usually fixed for freshers)