Complete guide to Cognizant placements - Interview questions, salary breakdowns, selection process, and preparation tips.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is an American multinational IT services and consulting company headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey. It is one of the largest IT services providers globally, with over 340,000 employees worldwide.
Chennai (HQ), Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Kochi, Gurgaon
Programmer Analyst Trainee
Programmer Analyst
Associate (Specialist Role)
90 minutes duration
30-45 minutes
15-30 minutes
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