EY Placement Papers 2024

Overview

This page collects EY placement papers from 2024 with previous-year questions, solutions, and the 2024 exam pattern. It is useful when you want real drive history: what the OA looked like, which question types repeated, and how solutions were approached. Work through the papers below to build speed and accuracy, then compare against newer 2025 material so your prep matches both established EY patterns and the latest shifts.

EY Online Assessment 2024 pattern

Section	Questions	Time	Difficulty	Focus Areas
Aptitude	20-25	40 min	Medium	Quantitative, logical, verbal
Group Discussion	1 topic	20-30 min	Medium	Current affairs, business topics
Technical	10-15	20 min	Medium	Domain knowledge (for tech roles)

Total: 30-40 questions + GD, 60-90 minutes

Platform: EY assessment platform
Success Rate: ~25-30% cleared assessment and advanced to interviews

EY Placement Papers 2024 - actual questions & solutions

This section contains practice questions styled on EY placement papers 2024 (previous-year pattern), with worked solutions. Use them as timed sectional drills - from student reports drives vary by college and role, so treat this as a high-signal practice bank, not an official paper dump.

Question 1

Q1: Pipe A fills a tank in 10 hours, pipe B in 15 hours. How long to fill together?

Solution:

Combined rate = 1/10 + 1/15 = (10+15)/(10×15). Time = 10×15/(10+15) = 6 hours.

Answer: 6 hours

Question 2

Q2: The ratio of ages of A and B is 2:3. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 3:4. Find A’s present age.

Solution:

Let ages be 2x and 3x.

(2x + 6)/(3x + 6) = 3/4 4(2x + 6) = 3(3x + 6) 8x + 24 = 9x + 18 x = 6 A’s age = 2×6 = 12 years.

Answer: 12 years

Question 3

Q3: A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Find its speed in km/h.

Solution:

Speed = distance/time = 180/12 m/s = (180/12) × (18/5) = 54 km/h.

Answer: 54 km/h

Question 4

Q4: Simple interest on ₹5000 at 8% per annum for 3 years is?

Solution:

SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (5000 × 8 × 3)/100 = ₹1200.

Answer: ₹1200

Question 5

Q5: Which number does not belong: 3, 5, 11, 14, 17, 21?

Solution:

Pattern: Primes vs non-primes: 14 and 21 composite; classic key often 14

Odd one out = 14.

Answer: 14

Question 6

Q6: If in a certain code SKY is written as 191125 and SUN as 192114, how is MOON written?

Solution:

Pattern: M=13,O=15,O=15,N=14

Therefore MOON → 13151514.

Answer: 13151514

Question 7

Q7: Fill in the blank: ‘She has been working here _____ 2019.’

Solution:

Use since with a point in time; use for with a duration.

Correct: since.

Answer: since

Question 8

Q8: Choose the antonym of ‘Voluntary’.

Solution:

‘Voluntary’ means roughly the opposite of Compulsory.

Answer: Compulsory

Question 9: valid parentheses

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Problem Statement: Given a string of brackets, determine if it is valid.

Example:

Input: "()[]{}"
Output: true

Solution (Java):

public boolean isValid(String s) {
    Deque<Character> st = new ArrayDeque<>();
    Map<Character, Character> pair = Map.of(')', '(', ']', '[', '}', '{');
    for (char c : s.toCharArray()) {
        if (pair.containsValue(c)) st.push(c);
        else if (st.isEmpty() || st.pop() != pair.get(c)) return false;
    }
    return st.isEmpty();
}

Time Complexity: O(n)
Space Complexity: O(n)

Question 10: detect cycle in linked list

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Problem Statement: Return true if the linked list has a cycle.

Example:

Input: 3→2→0→-4→(back to 2)
Output: true

Solution (Java):

public boolean hasCycle(ListNode head) {
    ListNode slow = head, fast = head;
    while (fast != null && fast.next != null) {
        slow = slow.next;
        fast = fast.next.next;
        if (slow == fast) return true;
    }
    return false;
}

Time Complexity: O(n)
Space Complexity: O(1)

Question 11: binary tree level order

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Problem Statement: Return the level-order traversal of a binary tree.

Example:

Input: [3,9,20,null,null,15,7]
Output: [[3],[9,20],[15,7]]

Solution (Java):

public List<List<Integer>> levelOrder(TreeNode root) {
    List<List<Integer>> res = new ArrayList<>();
    if (root == null) return res;
    Queue<TreeNode> q = new ArrayDeque<>();
    q.add(root);
    while (!q.isEmpty()) {
        int sz = q.size();
        List<Integer> level = new ArrayList<>();
        for (int i = 0; i < sz; i++) {
            TreeNode n = q.poll();
            level.add(n.val);
            if (n.left != null) q.add(n.left);
            if (n.right != null) q.add(n.right);
        }
        res.add(level);
    }
    return res;
}

Time Complexity: O(n)
Space Complexity: O(n)

Key insights from 2024 EY Online Assessment

Aptitude Section is Critical: Must perform well in quantitative, logical, and verbal reasoning
Group Discussion: Strong emphasis on communication skills and current affairs knowledge
Time Management: 20-25 aptitude questions in 40 minutes + 10-15 technical in 20 minutes + GD in 20-30 minutes
Success Rate: Only 25-30% cleared assessment and advanced to interviews
Platform: EY assessment platform
Focus Areas: Quantitative reasoning, logical reasoning, communication, analytical thinking

EY 2024 interview experiences

Based on candidate experiences from 2024 EY interviews:

2024 Interview Process:

Online Assessment (60-90 minutes): Aptitude (20-25 questions) + Technical (10-15 questions) + Group Discussion (1 topic)
Technical Interview (45-60 minutes): Domain knowledge, problem-solving, analytical thinking
HR Interview (30-45 minutes): Behavioral questions, company fit, motivation

Common 2024 Interview Topics:

Aptitude: Quantitative reasoning, logical reasoning, verbal reasoning
Group Discussion: Current affairs, business topics, case discussions
Technical: Domain knowledge (for tech roles), analytical thinking
Behavioral: Problem-solving approach, teamwork, leadership, communication

2024 Interview Questions Examples:

Group Discussion Topics:

Current affairs and business topics
Case studies and business scenarios
Industry trends and market analysis

Behavioral Questions:

“Describe a time you took initiative in a team.”
“Tell me about a time you dealt with failure.”
“How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects?”
“Describe a leadership experience.”
“How do you handle conflict in a team?”
“Why EY?”

Technical Questions (for tech roles):

Domain knowledge and problem-solving
Analytical thinking and case analysis
System design basics

Case Study Questions:

“When a firm has a market share of 50% in Germany and 30% in Europe, what is the market share of the firm in Europe without Germany?”
“You are given 100 million Euro to set up your own bank. Which customer segment would you focus on, and which strategy would you use for that?”
Business problem-solving scenarios

Success Tips:

Strong aptitude performance is essential - practice quantitative and logical reasoning
Master group discussion skills - communication, current affairs knowledge
Prepare behavioral examples using STAR format
Practice group discussions on current affairs and business topics
Understand EY’s business model and service offerings
Develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

For detailed interview experiences, visit EY Interview Experience page.

Preparation tips for EY 2024 pattern

Master Aptitude: Focus on quantitative, logical, and verbal reasoning - practice regularly
Group Discussion Practice: Practice GD on current affairs and business topics - communication is key
Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve EY assessment papers from 2020-2024 to understand patterns
Time Management: Practice completing 20-25 aptitude questions in 40 minutes
Technical Preparation: For tech roles, practice domain knowledge and problem-solving
Current Affairs: Stay updated on current affairs and business news
Business Knowledge: Understand consulting industry, business models, market trends
Behavioral Preparation: Prepare examples using STAR format - leadership, teamwork, problem-solving
Mock Tests: Take timed practice tests to improve speed and accuracy
Analytical Thinking: Develop structured problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
Communication Skills: Practice articulating thoughts clearly and concisely

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EY Placement Papers 2024

Overview

EY Online Assessment 2024 pattern

EY Placement Papers 2024 - actual questions & solutions

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

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Question 7

Question 8

Question 9: valid parentheses

Question 10: detect cycle in linked list

Question 11: binary tree level order

Key insights from 2024 EY Online Assessment

EY 2024 interview experiences

Preparation tips for EY 2024 pattern

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