I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cognizant (Coimbatore) in Jun 2012
Interview
Joined as a fresher, Aptitude skills, Project discussion in HR round in campus interview. Accolades to our college to make MOU with CTS. Nice person in Cognizant in interview panel.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Aug 2014
Interview
Every fast in interview process. It wont kill your time. No need to wait more time. Sufficient panels available. I have faced three rounds of interview. Both are face to face only.
Questions will be depends on your experience and your skillets. Once your clear the technical rounds of interview you need to fill the one form. After that HR round will happen.
Once HR round will finish, you may get offer within 10 days.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Oct 2012
Interview
HR called me directly and it was a scheduled walkin. Interview was pretty easy. They asked basic java , struts and sql queries. Current project flow.
Why are you looking out for a change?