I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cognizant (Coimbatore) in Mar 2024
Interview
The interview process at Cognizant (CTS) typically involves the following steps:
Aptitude Test: Candidates are tested on quantitative ability, logical reasoning, and verbal skills.
Technical Interview: This round assesses the candidate's knowledge of core subjects like programming, data structures, databases, and problem-solving skills.
HR Interview: The focus is on communication skills, cultural fit, and general behavioral questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Here are some typical interview questions for Cognizant (CTS) across different rounds:
Aptitude Test:
Solve problems based on time, speed, and distance.
What is the next number in this sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20...?
A logical reasoning question: "If all cats are animals and some animals are wild, are all cats wild?"
Technical Interview:
Explain the concept of OOPs (Object-Oriented Programming).
How does a JOIN work in SQL, and what are its different types?
Write a program to reverse a string without using in-built functions.
Explain the difference between process and thread.
What are normalization and denormalization in databases?
The interview was primarily technical, concentrating on C#, .NET, SQL, and API concepts. Questions tested understanding of core principles and practical application. The process was straightforward, professional, and focused on technical depth.
I applied online and got a calll back, had 4 rounds in total. first was a behavioral phone call just casual talks about your skills and when can you start working and general questions, then two coding rounds in hackerrank - was asked to code in java although the job was for python and finally HR.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Cognizant (Pune) in May 2026
Interview
Interview process was straight forward. Two technical Interview L1 and L2 rounds happened. L1 was easy with basic java questions. But L2 was the actual interview. They were asking every concept very deeply.