Online assessment
How to Prepare for Cadence
Overview
This Cadence preparation guide is based on public online-test and interview reports - not a made-up study plan.
EDA/semiconductor employer: software and VLSI design tracks share OA shell but diverge in technical content.
Eligibility notes from student reports
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| CGPA / % | FACE Prep: 7.0 CGPA, no active backlogs across 10th/12th/grad; PrepInsta older guide cites 65% throughout - check your college placement email |
| Branches | ECE, EEE, CSE, IT |
| Other | Design Engineer (VLSI) vs software tracks change technical MCQ flavour. |
Rounds students usually mention
Online test (aptitude + technical MCQs + coding) → Technical interview (1-2) → HR
Prep tips from student reports
- Role-match technical MCQs (digital vs CS)
- Be ready to re-explain OA coding solutions in interview
- Defend projects clearly
Practice links on this site
- Cadence online assessment (from student reports)
- Cadence interview experience (anecdotes)
- Cadence aptitude / Cadence coding (practice drills)
- Year papers: 2024 · 2025 · 2026
Sources
- Cadence Recruitment Process 2026 - FACE Prep (faceprep)
- Cadence Coding Questions - PrepInsta (prepinsta)
These notes come from public reports and can differ by campus, year, and role. If your college placement email or the official careers/notification PDF says something different, follow that.