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How Ola fresher interviews usually run, campus and off-campus. Patterns shift by year and role, so treat this as a prep map, not a script.
Ola placement process 2026 (from student reports) includes: 1. Online Coding Assessment (OA): 90-120 minutes with 2-3 DSA problems and debugging questions on HackerRank, 2. Technical Interviews (2-3 rounds, 45-60 min each) covering DSA, coding, and system design (ride matching, payments), 3. Managerial/Team Fit Interview (45 min) focusing on Ola values (customer focus, innovation, ownership), 4. HR/Offer Discussion (20-30 min). Total duration: 2-4 weeks from application to offer.
Eligibility (from student reports): 6.5+ CGPA in 10th, 12th, and graduation.
Fresher package ballpark (from student reports): SDE-1: ₹16-22 LPA. Confirm on your offer letter.
| Round | Duration | What they test |
|---|---|---|
| Online Assessment | 90-120 min | 2-3 coding problems (DSA) |
| Technical Round 1 | 45-60 min | DSA + detailed project discussion |
| Technical Round 2 | 45-60 min | DSA / system design basics |
| Hiring Manager / HR | 30-45 min | Behavioural + team fit |