PwC Placement Papers 2024

Overview

This page collects PwC 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 PwC patterns and the latest shifts.

2024 Pattern

The 2024 PwC assessment focused on aptitude mastery, analytical thinking, and communication skills. Online assessment included Aptitude, Group Discussion, and Technical sections.

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

PwC Placement Papers 2024 - actual questions & solutions

This section contains practice questions styled on PwC 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: 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 2

Q2: A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. Find the net percentage change.

Solution:

Let original = 100. After +20% → 120. After −20% → 120 − 24 = 96.

Net change = 100 − 96 = 4. Net % = 4% decrease (always a loss of (20/10)² %).

Answer: 4% decrease

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: A shopkeeper marks goods 50% above cost and gives a 20% discount. Find the profit percentage.

Solution:

Let CP = 100. MP = 150. SP after 20% discount = 120.

Profit % = 120 − 100 = 20%.

Answer: 20%

Question 5

Q5: Statements: All books are items. Some items are cheap. Conclusions: I. Some books are cheap. II. All items are books.

Solution:

From the statements, books⊆items and some items overlap cheap. That does not force some books to be cheap, and ‘all items are books’ reverses the first statement wrongly.

Neither conclusion follows.

Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Question 6

Q6: Pointing to a photo, Ravi said, ‘He is the son of my grandfather’s only son.’ How is the person related to Ravi?

Solution:

Grandfather’s only son = Ravi’s father. Son of Ravi’s father = Ravi himself (or his brother).

In standard puzzle framing with one son implied for the speaker context: the person is Ravi’s brother (or Ravi). Most campus keys take Brother.

Answer: Brother

Question 7

Q7: Choose the synonym of ‘Abundant’.

Solution:

In placement verbal sections, ‘Abundant’ is closest in meaning to Plentiful among common options.

Answer: Plentiful

Question 8

Q8: Arrange the parts into a meaningful sentence: P) to succeed Q) hard work R) is essential S) in any field

Solution:

Natural order: Q-R-P-S → Hard work is essential to succeed in any field.

Answer: QRPS

Question 9: two sum

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Problem Statement: Given an array of integers and a target, return indices of two numbers that add up to target.

Example:

Input: nums = [2, 7, 11, 15], target = 9
Output: [0, 1]

Solution (Java):

public int[] twoSum(int[] nums, int target) {
    Map<Integer, Integer> map = new HashMap<>();
    for (int i = 0; i < nums.length; i++) {
        int need = target - nums[i];
        if (map.containsKey(need)) return new int[]{map.get(need), i};
        map.put(nums[i], i);
    }
    return new int[]{};
}

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

Question 10: 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 11: maximum subarray sum

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Problem Statement: Find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.

Example:

Input: [-2, 1, -3, 4, -1, 2, 1, -5, 4]
Output: 6  // [4, -1, 2, 1]

Solution (Java):

public int maxSubArray(int[] nums) {
    int best = nums[0], cur = nums[0];
    for (int i = 1; i < nums.length; i++) {
        cur = Math.max(nums[i], cur + nums[i]);
        best = Math.max(best, cur);
    }
    return best;
}

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

Key insights from 2024 PwC Online Assessment

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

PwC 2024 interview experiences

Based on candidate experiences from 2024 PwC interviews:

2024 Interview Process:

1. Online Assessment (60-90 minutes): Aptitude (20-25 questions) + Technical (10-15 questions) + Group Discussion (1 topic)
2. Technical Interview (45-60 minutes): Domain knowledge, problem-solving, analytical thinking
3. 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 PwC?”

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 PwC’s business model and service offerings
• Develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

For detailed interview experiences, visit PwC Interview Experience page.

Preparation tips for PwC 2024 pattern

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

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