Full IRT breakdown
Section cutoffs and timing.
Infosys 3.6 LPA Exam Pattern 2026 (SE / IRT)
Infosys 3.6 LPA exam pattern usually means the Systems Engineer (SE) hiring path through the Infosys Recruitment Test (IRT) — not a separate “3.6 paper.” 2026 candidate reports: about 54 MCQs in ~100 minutes across reasoning, maths, verbal, pseudocode and numerical puzzles, with sectional cut-offs. Some drives add an essay or one coding problem. SE CTC is often cited near ₹3.6 LPA (some notes ₹4–4.5 LPA). Confirm your drive invite and offer letter.
Infosys exam pattern 2026 (SE / IRT)
| Parameter | Candidate-reported detail |
|---|---|
| Test | Infosys Recruitment Test (IRT) |
| Duration | ~100 minutes (reports range 90–100) |
| Questions | ~54 MCQs across five sections |
| Cut-offs | Sectional cut-offs reported |
| Negative marking | Usually none |
| Extras (some drives) | English writing / essay task; some 2026 drives add one coding problem |
| Typical SE mapping | Clear standard bar → Systems Engineer |
| Often-cited SE CTC | ~₹3.6 LPA (range chatter ₹4–4.5 on some pages) |
Section map
| Section | Questions (approx.) | Time (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning ability | 15 | 25 min |
| Mathematical ability | 10 | 35 min |
| Verbal ability | 20 | 20 min |
| Pseudocode | 5 | 10 min |
| Puzzle solving (numerical puzzles) | 4 | 10 min |
| Total | ~54 | ~100 min |
What each section asks (SE / 3.6 LPA)
- Reasoning: number series, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations, seating, direction and cube puzzles. Medium difficulty; accuracy beats spending five minutes on one hard puzzle.
- Mathematical ability: percentages, profit and loss, time and work, ratios, data interpretation. Only about 10 questions but 35 minutes; 2026 candidates describe the maths as basic.
- Verbal: reading comprehension, grammar, para jumbles, error spotting. Pattern guides describe 2-3 passages of roughly 300-500 words with 4-6 questions each. Some year packs include an essay-style prompt.
- Pseudo code: output prediction in C, C++, Java or Python style: loops, arrays, and pointers or recursion depending on the language.
- Puzzle solving: about 4 numerical puzzles (fill-the-grid, number arrangement style). Short section, easy to lose time in.
- Coding (some drives only): a few 2026 SE drives reportedly add one coding problem. The standard SE paper is MCQ-only; SP/DSE tracks are the coding-heavy ones.
If you only remember three numbers: about 54 questions, about 100 minutes, and every sectional cut-off cleared (candidate-reported). Clearing the online test is the main SE filter.
Time plan for sectional timers
- Reports describe per-section time limits, so practise each section against its own clock.
- Verbal has 20 questions in about 20 minutes: about a minute each, so do not reread passages.
- Maths has the most time per question; use it for accuracy, not speed.
- Use a 90-second skip rule on reasoning and puzzles.
- Never leave pseudocode blank — 5 questions in 10 minutes is enough if you trace loops on paper.
Deep sectional strategy: Infosys IRT exam pattern. Timed practice in this pattern: Infosys previous year question papers.
SE ₹3.6 LPA vs DSE / SP
| Track | Exam signal | CTC chatter (candidate-reported) |
|---|---|---|
| SE | Standard IRT bar | Often ~₹3.6 LPA (sometimes ₹4–4.5) |
| DSE | Stronger coding | Roughly ₹6.5–9.5 LPA band in many notes |
| SP / PP | HackWithInfy / InfyTQ-style | Often ₹9–12 LPA band |
How to prepare for this pattern
- Timed aptitude accuracy (don’t only grind hard DSA).
- Pseudo-code / programming basics daily.
- One easy coding problem per day in one language (Java/C++/Python/C), in case your drive adds a coding question.
- Full ~100-minute timed mock with sectional timers before the real test.
Practice hubs: preparation guide · previous year papers · Infosys hub.
FAQs
Infosys 3.6 LPA exam pattern — what paper is that?
Shorthand for the SE / IRT path. There is no separate branded “3.6 LPA exam.”
How long is the Infosys exam?
About 100 minutes (reports range 90–100) for roughly 54 MCQs in 2026 candidate reports. The 3-hour figure belongs to HackWithInfy / SP-DSE coding rounds, not the SE test.
Is coding mandatory for SE?
Usually not. The standard SE paper reported in 2026 is MCQ-only (reasoning, maths, verbal, pseudocode, puzzles). Some drives add one coding problem, so keep basic coding ready. SP/DSE drives are coding-heavy: 3 problems in 3 hours.