IT Services Company
Cognizant Careers 2025
Complete guide to Cognizant placements - Interview questions, salary breakdowns, selection process, and preparation tips.
₹4-6.75 LPA
Fresher Salary
65%
Min. Eligibility
3 Rounds
Selection Process
All India
Location
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)
India Offices
Chennai (HQ), Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Kochi, Gurgaon
Roles for Freshers (2024/2025 Batch)
Entry Level
GenC (Graduate Engineering)
Programmer Analyst Trainee
- ₹4 LPA
- 60% throughout
- Any location
Mid Level
GenC Next
Programmer Analyst
- ₹5.2 LPA
- 65% throughout
- Any location
Premium
GenC Pro
Associate (Specialist Role)
- ₹6.75 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 within India
- Not currently employed with Cognizant
- Good communication skills in English
Selection Process
1
Online Assessment (GenC Elevate)
90 minutes duration
- • Quantitative Aptitude (16 questions)
- • Logical Reasoning (14 questions)
- • Verbal Ability (22 questions)
- • Programming/Coding (2 questions)
2
Technical Interview
30-45 minutes
- • Programming concepts (OOPs, DSA basics)
- • Project discussion
- • Database concepts (SQL queries)
- • Questions on your preferred programming language
3
HR Interview
15-30 minutes
- • Tell me about yourself
- • Why Cognizant?
- • Willingness to relocate
- • 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