HCL 2026 guide
Year page with samples.
HCL Exam Pattern 2026
HCL exam pattern 2026 (candidate-reported for many Graduate Engineer / software campus drives): a ~90-minute online test with Aptitude + Technical MCQs + Coding (1–2 problems). Exact timings vary by invite — confirm before you lock a mock schedule.
HCL exam pattern 2026 — section table
| Section | Questions | Time | Difficulty | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitude | 15–18 | ~45 min | Medium | Quant, logical, verbal |
| Technical | 5–7 | ~20 min | Medium | Programming, DSA basics, DBMS |
| Coding | 1–2 | ~25 min | Medium–Hard | Arrays, strings, basic algorithms |
Working total: ~25–30 questions, ~90 minutes.
Coding bar (what shows up)
| Theme | Example style | What clears |
|---|---|---|
| Arrays | Second largest / rotate / pair sum | Edge cases, clean complexity |
| Strings | Reverse words / anagram / frequency | Correct string handling |
| Light DSA | Stack parentheses / queue sim | Right structure, not trick code |
Full 2026 prep narrative and samples: HCL 2026.
Prep order for this pattern
- Timed aptitude accuracy (volume filter).
- CS MCQ refresh (OOP, DBMS, complexity).
- Two array/string coding templates in one language.
- One full ~90-minute mock under exam rules.
FAQs
What is HCL exam pattern 2026?
Three-section OA in many reports: aptitude, technical MCQs, 1–2 coding problems (~90 min).
Is the coding section hard?
Medium service-company style more often than FAANG-hard graphs. Correctness and time matter.