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Cognizant Interview Experiences
Learn from real Cognizant placement interview experiences for GenC, GenC Pro, and GenC Elevate roles. Cognizant has different interview processes based on the role you’re applying for.
Cognizant interview process by role
- Online Assessment (60 minutes)
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Aptitude: 20 questions
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Verbal: 15 questions
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Coding: 1-2 problems (basic)
- Technical Interview (30 minutes)
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Programming basics
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Simple coding questions
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Project discussion
- HR Interview (20 minutes)
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Behavioral questions
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Company fit
- Online Assessment (90 minutes)
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Aptitude: 25 questions
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Coding: 2-3 problems (medium)
- Technical Interview (45 minutes)
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DSA fundamentals
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DBMS, OS basics
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Detailed project discussion
- HR Interview (25 minutes)
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Leadership examples
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Career goals
- Online Assessment (120 minutes)
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Aptitude: 30 questions
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Coding: 3 problems (medium-hard)
- Technical Interview 1 (60 minutes)
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Advanced DSA
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System design basics
- Technical Interview 2 (45 minutes)
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Project discussion
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CS fundamentals
- HR/Managerial Round (30 minutes)
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Leadership and behavioral