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    Cognizant Careers

    Complete guide to Cognizant placements - Interview questions, salary breakdowns, selection process, and preparation tips.

    β‚Ή4-6.75 LPA

    Fresher Salary

    65%

    Min. Eligibility

    3 Rounds

    Selection Process

    All India

    Location

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    About Cognizant

    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.

    Key Facts

    • Founded: 1994
    • Headquarters: Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
    • Employees: 340,000+ globally
    • Fortune 500 Company (Ranked #185)

    Office Locations

    Chennai (HQ), Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Kochi, Gurgaon

    Roles for Freshers

    Entry Level

    GenC (Graduate Engineering)

    Programmer Analyst Trainee

    • β‚Ή4 LPA
    • 60% throughout
    • Any location
    Mid Level

    GenC Next

    Programmer Analyst

    • β‚Ή5.2 LPA
    • 65% throughout
    • Any location
    Premium

    GenC Pro

    Associate (Specialist Role)

    • β‚Ή6.75 LPA
    • 70% throughout
    • Any location

    Eligibility Criteria

    Academic Requirements

    • B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT)
    • Minimum 60-65% aggregate (based on role)
    • No active backlogs at the time of joining
    • Full-time degree only (no correspondence)

    Other Requirements

    • Maximum 2 years gap in education
    • Willing to relocate
    • Not currently employed with Cognizant
    • Good communication skills in English

    Selection Process

    1

    Online Assessment (GenC Elevate)

    90 minutes duration

    • β€’ Quantitative Aptitude (16 questions)
    • β€’ Logical Reasoning (14 questions)
    • β€’ Verbal Ability (22 questions)
    • β€’ Programming/Coding (2 questions)
    2

    Technical Interview

    30-45 minutes

    • β€’ Programming concepts (OOPs, DSA basics)
    • β€’ Project discussion
    • β€’ Database concepts (SQL queries)
    • β€’ Questions on your preferred programming language
    3

    HR Interview

    15-30 minutes

    • β€’ Tell me about yourself
    • β€’ Why Cognizant?
    • β€’ Willingness to relocate
    • β€’ Salary expectations and bond agreement

    Preparation Tips

    For Online Assessment

    • Practice aptitude on our Aptitude Test Tool
    • Focus on speed - time management is crucial
    • Practice coding in C, Java, or Python
    • Solve previous year Cognizant papers

    For Interview Rounds

    • Know your projects inside out
    • Revise OOPs concepts thoroughly
    • Practice SQL queries
    • Prepare for common HR questions

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