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Practise the interview, not just the aptitude test
You have cleared the online test and the interview is what actually decides the offer — yet it is the one stage almost nobody rehearses out loud. Record your answer to each question, then check it against what the interviewer is really listening for and a full model answer. 28 questions across 4 rounds.
The four rounds
HR Interview
The round almost every candidate underestimates. Nothing here is technically hard, which is exactly why unprepared answers stand out so badly. Record each answer, then check it against what the interviewer is actually listening for.
Technical Interview
Fresher technical rounds test breadth of fundamentals plus depth on whatever you put on your resume. The questions below are the ones that recur across almost every IT service company, and each one names the trap that catches most candidates.
Managerial Round
The MR round is behavioural: how you handle conflict, slipping deadlines, ambiguity and work you did not choose. Answers work best in situation-action-result shape, drawn from things that actually happened to you.
Group Discussion
GD is assessed on how you contribute, not on winning. Practise opening with a frame, bringing one concrete fact, and conceding the strongest opposing point. You get one minute to prepare and two to speak, which is roughly a real GD's opening slot.
First, clear the online test
Nearly every recruiter shortlists on the same content — Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Coding/Pseudocode. Practise it once; it carries across drives.
Prepare by company
The real round order for the top recruiters, with each round linked to practice. Every drive differs and colleges negotiate their own formats — treat this as guidance and confirm the pattern with your placement cell.
TCS
The TCS NQT online test (Numerical, Verbal, Reasoning plus an Advanced Coding section) shortlists you; then a Technical round, a Managerial round and HR — often the same day, sometimes merged into one panel.
Roles they hire for
- Systems Engineer (Ninja)The standard entry role from the TCS NQT — application development, testing and support across TCS client projects, open to most engineering and science graduates. The Ninja track is the base package.
- Digital / Prime (higher package)Higher-package tracks for candidates who clear the advanced coding section and interview strongly, with deeper work on modern stacks. Same process, higher bar.
The rounds
- 1TCS NQT online testNumerical Ability, Verbal Ability and Reasoning Ability, tightly timed.Practise aptitude
- 2Advanced CodingOne or two programming problems in your chosen language.Practise coding
- 3Technical interviewCS fundamentals plus a deep dive into your resume project.Practise round
- 4Managerial round (MR)Judgement, relocation, and scenario questions.Practise round
- 5HR interviewFit, motivation, and your own questions for them.Practise round
Infosys
An online test heavy on reasoning and pseudocode, then a Technical round and HR. Infosys is known for testing anything you claim on your resume rather than accepting it.
Roles they hire for
- Systems EngineerEntry-level engineering role across development, testing and support on Infosys client projects, after training at Mysore. Open to most branches.
- Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE)A higher-package specialist track for stronger candidates, focused on specific technologies, requiring a tougher interview.
The rounds
- 1Online testReasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability.Practise aptitude
- 2PseudocodeLanguage-neutral pseudocode and output questions.Practise coding
- 3Technical interviewFundamentals over puzzles; close questioning on your resume.Practise round
- 4HR interviewMotivation, flexibility and your questions.Practise round
Wipro (Elite NTH)
Aptitude plus a written essay and two coding problems, then a Technical round and a combined business/HR discussion where the service agreement and relocation come up directly.
Roles they hire for
- Project EngineerEntry-level engineering role on Wipro client projects after training, bonded by a service agreement. Open to most engineering branches.
- Turbo / Elite (higher package)Higher-package tracks for candidates who perform strongly in the coding and interview stages.
The rounds
- 1Aptitude testQuantitative, Logical and Verbal sections.Practise aptitude
- 2Written essayA short essay assessing structured written English.Practise round
- 3Coding (2 problems)Two programming problems to solve and run.Practise coding
- 4Technical interviewFundamentals plus your project.Practise round
- 5Business/HR discussionFit, the service agreement and relocation.Practise round
Cognizant (GenC)
An aptitude and coding test with a communication assessment, then Technical and HR rounds with a strong emphasis on whether you personally built what you describe.
Roles they hire for
- Programmer Analyst Trainee (GenC)Entry role in application development and support on Cognizant projects. GenC is the base track; Elevate, Next and Pro are higher-package variants for stronger candidates.
The rounds
Accenture
A cognitive and technical assessment plus coding and a communication (Versant-style) test, then interviews; group discussion appears in some drives and spoken English is weighted heavily.
Roles they hire for
- Application Development AssociateEntry-level role in software development, testing and support on Accenture client engagements. Strong communication is weighted alongside the technical assessment.
- Advanced App Engineering AnalystA higher-package engineering track for candidates who clear the coding and technical rounds strongly.
The rounds
- 1Cognitive & technical assessmentAptitude plus MS-Office/technical MCQs.Practise aptitude
- 2CodingProgramming problems.Practise coding
- 3Communication testA Versant-style spoken-English assessment.Practise round
- 4Group discussion (some drives)Structured contribution under time.Practise round
- 5Technical + HR interviewFundamentals, project and fit.Practise round
Capgemini
A pseudocode test with a game-based aptitude stage and an English assessment, then Technical and HR rounds; group discussion features in some drives.
Roles they hire for
- Analyst (A4 grade)Entry-level software engineering role after training, on Capgemini client projects. Open to most branches; higher grades come with a stronger interview.
The rounds
- 1Game-based aptitudeAdaptive, game-style logical and quantitative tasks.Practise aptitude
- 2PseudocodeLanguage-neutral pseudocode questions.Practise coding
- 3English communicationGrammar, comprehension and spoken English.Practise round
- 4Technical interviewFundamentals plus your project.Practise round
- 5HR interviewFit, motivation and relocation.Practise round
Amazon's online assessment has two coding problems plus a work-styles survey; strong candidates then face two to three DSA interview rounds and a Bar Raiser round built around the 16 Leadership Principles.
Roles they hire for
- SDE-1 (Software Development Engineer)Amazon's core fresher engineering role — designing and building services at massive scale. Expects strong data structures, algorithms and system-design basics, plus alignment with the Leadership Principles. Among the most competitive fresher product roles in India.
- SDE InternA 2–6 month internship, usually pre-final year, that is the main pipeline into an SDE-1 offer. Same DSA bar, judged on a real project.
The rounds
- 1Online Assessment (2 coding + work styles)Two DSA problems on a judge, plus a behavioural work-styles survey.Practise coding
- 2DSA interview roundsTwo to three live rounds of data structures and algorithms.Practise coding
- 3System design basicsFundamentals of designing a scalable service (for some roles).Practise round
- 4Bar Raiser — Leadership PrinciplesBehavioural round on the 16 Leadership Principles; answer in STAR shape with real examples.Practise round
Microsoft
An online coding assessment shortlists you; then two to three DSA interview rounds, a low-level design discussion for some roles, and an HR/as-appropriate round.
Roles they hire for
- Software Engineer (SDE)Builds and ships features across Microsoft's products and Azure cloud. Expects strong DSA plus low-level design and clear communication. A premier fresher product role.
- SWE InternInternship (often via the Engage program) that feeds full-time offers, judged on DSA and a project.
The rounds
Google
Google hires almost entirely on algorithmic problem-solving: an online coding round, then three to four DSA interviews, plus a Googleyness & Leadership assessment of how you work.
Roles they hire for
- Software Engineer (L3)Google's entry SWE level — solving hard algorithmic problems and building at scale. Expects excellent DSA, clean code and clear problem-solving communication. Among the hardest fresher bars anywhere.
- STEP InternThe Student Training in Engineering Program internship for first- and second-years, a key pipeline into a full-time SWE offer.
The rounds
Flipkart
A coding test shortlists you; then a machine-coding round (build a working mini-application in about 90 minutes), DSA interviews, and a hiring-manager round.
Roles they hire for
- SDE-1Builds features for one of India's largest e-commerce platforms at high scale. Expects strong DSA plus a machine-coding round that tests clean, working code under time.
- SDE InternInternship, usually pre-final year, that is the main route to an SDE-1 offer.
The rounds
Adobe
An aptitude and coding online test shortlists you; then two to three technical rounds combining DSA with core CS fundamentals, and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- MTS (Member of Technical Staff)Adobe's entry engineering role — building features across Adobe's creative and document products. Expects solid DSA and computer-science fundamentals (OS, DBMS, OOP).
- InternInternship that commonly converts to an MTS offer, judged on aptitude, coding and fundamentals.
The rounds
Sify Technologies
An aptitude and technical online test shortlists you; then a technical interview on fundamentals and your projects, followed by an HR round. Networking and systems questions come up for infrastructure roles.
Roles they hire for
- Software Engineer / DeveloperApplication development and support across Sify's IT and cloud services. Expects programming fundamentals, DBMS and OOP.
- Network / Systems EngineerWorks on Sify's data-centre, network and managed-services business. Expects OS and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, DNS).
The rounds
- 1Online aptitude + technical testQuantitative, logical and verbal ability plus technical MCQs.Practise aptitude
- 2Coding / technical assessmentProgramming problems or technical MCQs for developer roles.Practise coding
- 3Technical interviewCS fundamentals, plus networking/OS for infrastructure roles, and your project.Practise round
- 4HR interviewFit, motivation and your questions.Practise round
HCLTech
An aptitude, technical-MCQ and coding online test shortlists you; then a technical interview on fundamentals and your project, and an HR round. HCL also runs the TechBee early-career programme for 12th-pass candidates.
Roles they hire for
- Graduate Engineer TraineeEntry engineering role across development, testing and support on HCLTech projects.
- Software EngineerHigher-package track for candidates who clear the coding and technical rounds strongly.
The rounds
Tech Mahindra
An aptitude and technical test with a communication assessment, then a technical interview and HR. Spoken English is weighted, and questions probe your resume claims.
Roles they hire for
- Associate Software EngineerEntry role in development, testing and support on Tech Mahindra client projects.
The rounds
LTIMindtree
An aptitude and coding online test shortlists you; then a technical interview on fundamentals and your project, and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Graduate EngineerEntry engineering role across development and support on LTIMindtree projects.
The rounds
Mphasis
An aptitude and coding online test, then a technical interview and HR round, with an emphasis on programming fundamentals and problem solving.
Roles they hire for
- Trainee Software EngineerEntry development and support role on Mphasis projects.
The rounds
Hexaware
An aptitude and technical online test, then a technical interview and HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Graduate TraineeEntry engineering role across development and support on Hexaware projects.
The rounds
Zoho
Zoho's process is coding-heavy: an aptitude round, then a basic and an advanced programming round (often in C), a technical interview and an HR round. It hires strong problem-solvers regardless of college tier.
Roles they hire for
- Member Technical Staff (MTS)Zoho's entry engineering role, building product features across its large software suite. Strong coding and CS fundamentals matter more than college pedigree.
The rounds
- 1Aptitude roundQuantitative, logical and verbal ability.Practise aptitude
- 2Basic programmingFundamental coding problems, often in C.Practise coding
- 3Advanced programmingHarder problems testing logic and data structures.Practise coding
- 4Technical interviewCS fundamentals and a walk-through of your solutions.Practise round
- 5HR interviewFit and motivation.Practise round
Oracle
An online assessment of coding and CS fundamentals shortlists you; then technical interviews on DSA, DBMS and OS, and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Application Engineer / SDEBuilds Oracle's database, cloud and application products. Expects DSA plus strong DBMS and OS fundamentals.
The rounds
SAP
An online coding and aptitude assessment, then technical interviews on DSA and fundamentals, and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Associate DeveloperBuilds enterprise software across SAP's product lines. Expects DSA and solid CS fundamentals.
The rounds
Cisco
An aptitude, technical-MCQ and coding online test, then technical interviews covering DSA, networking and systems, and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Software EngineerBuilds networking and software products. Expects DSA plus computer-networking fundamentals.
The rounds
IBM
A cognitive-ability assessment and a coding test, then a technical interview and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Associate System EngineerEntry role across development, cloud and consulting projects. Expects programming fundamentals and aptitude.
The rounds
Paytm
A coding online assessment shortlists you; then two to three DSA interview rounds, a system-design discussion, and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Software EngineerBuilds one of India's largest payments and fintech platforms at scale. Expects strong DSA and system-design basics.
The rounds
PhonePe
A coding assessment, then DSA interviews and a machine-coding round, and a hiring-manager round.
Roles they hire for
- SDE-1Builds PhonePe's payments and financial-services platform. Expects strong DSA and clean, working code.
The rounds
Swiggy
A coding test, then DSA interviews, a machine-coding or design round, and a hiring-manager round.
Roles they hire for
- SDE-1Builds Swiggy's food and quick-commerce platform at scale. Expects DSA plus practical, clean coding.
The rounds
Walmart Global Tech
A coding assessment, then DSA interviews, a system-design round, and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Software Engineer (fresher)Builds retail and supply-chain systems at massive scale. Expects strong DSA and system-design basics.
The rounds
Goldman Sachs
A HackerRank assessment (coding plus aptitude), then technical interviews and a behavioural 'Superday'.
Roles they hire for
- Analyst — EngineeringBuilds trading, risk and platform systems. Expects strong DSA, CS fundamentals and clear communication.
The rounds
Deloitte (USI)
An aptitude test and a Versant communication assessment, then a technical interview and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Analyst / ConsultantEntry role across technology and consulting engagements. Communication is weighted alongside fundamentals.
The rounds
DXC Technology
An aptitude and coding online test, then a technical interview and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Associate ProfessionalEntry role in application and infrastructure services.
The rounds
Persistent Systems
An aptitude and coding online test, then technical interviews on DSA and fundamentals, and an HR round.
Roles they hire for
- Software EngineerBuilds product engineering and digital solutions. Expects DSA and solid fundamentals.
The rounds
Meta
An online coding assessment, then a phone screen and a virtual onsite of two coding rounds plus a behavioural round. Meta grades heavily on clean, optimal code written quickly and on clear communication while you solve.
Roles they hire for
- Software Engineer, New GradBuilds and ships features across Meta's apps (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) at billion-user scale. Open to strong CS graduates through the university track.
- Production EngineerA hybrid software + systems role owning reliability and performance of large-scale services.
The rounds
- 1Online assessmentTimed DSA problems on HackerRank.Practise coding
- 2Phone screenOne or two coding problems shared live over a call.Practise coding
- 3Onsite codingTwo rounds of DSA on arrays, strings, graphs and trees.Practise round
- 4Behavioural roundPast-project stories measured against Meta's values.Practise round
Uber
An online DSA test, then technical coding rounds and a system-design discussion, closed by a hiring-manager round. Uber leans on practical problem-solving and how you reason about scale.
Roles they hire for
- Software EngineerBuilds services powering rides, delivery and payments at scale. Open to strong CS graduates.
- Software Engineer IIA step up for candidates who show strong system-design instincts in the interview.
The rounds
Salesforce
An online coding round, then DSA-focused technical interviews and a low-level-design discussion, plus a hiring-manager conversation. Salesforce values clean object-oriented design as much as raw problem-solving.
Roles they hire for
- Associate Member of Technical Staff (AMTS)Entry-level engineering on Salesforce's cloud products, from backend services to platform features.
- Member of Technical Staff (MTS)A higher track for candidates who show strong design fundamentals.
The rounds
NVIDIA
An online or written test, then technical interviews spanning DSA and your core domain (systems, C/C++ or hardware), closed by HR. NVIDIA probes depth in your specialisation more than breadth.
Roles they hire for
- System Software EngineerWorks on drivers, CUDA, systems and tooling close to the hardware. Deep C/C++ and OS knowledge expected.
- ASIC / Hardware EngineerChip design and verification roles for electronics/VLSI graduates.
The rounds
Samsung R&D (SRI-B)
A coding test built around one hard problem, then technical interviews on DSA and CS core, and an HR round. Samsung is known for a single tough problem you must fully pass to progress.
Roles they hire for
- Software EngineerBuilds firmware, apps and platform software at Samsung's R&D institute. Strong CS core and coding expected.
- R&D EngineerSpecialist tracks in areas like AI, multimedia and systems.
The rounds
Qualcomm
A written test on aptitude and core subjects, then technical interviews in your domain (embedded, DSP or software), and HR. Qualcomm hires deep specialists rather than generalists.
Roles they hire for
- Engineer (Software / Embedded)Works on modem, systems and embedded software. Strong C and OS fundamentals expected.
- Hardware / DSP EngineerSignal-processing and chip roles for electronics graduates.
The rounds
PayPal
An online DSA assessment, then coding and system-design rounds and a hiring-manager conversation. PayPal weighs correctness, testing and how you handle scale and security.
Roles they hire for
- Software EngineerBuilds payment and platform services where correctness and security are non-negotiable.
- Member of Technical StaffA higher track for candidates strong on design and scale.
The rounds
JPMorgan Chase
A coding and video (HireVue) assessment — with Code for Good as a route for many freshers — then technical and behavioural interviews. JPMorgan blends CS fundamentals with a strong behavioural bar.
Roles they hire for
- Software Engineer AnalystBuilds trading, banking and platform systems. Many freshers enter through the Code for Good hackathon.
- Quantitative / Tech AnalystAnalytical roles blending finance and engineering.
The rounds
Morgan Stanley
An online test with coding and aptitude, then technical interviews on DSA and CS core, and an HR round. A strong emphasis on fundamentals and clear reasoning throughout.
Roles they hire for
- Technology AnalystBuilds the platforms behind trading, risk and wealth management. Strong fundamentals expected.
The rounds
American Express
An online assessment of aptitude and coding, then technical interviews and a case/behavioural round. Amex looks for problem-solving paired with business sense.
Roles they hire for
- Engineer / AnalystBuilds digital, data and platform products for Amex's global card business.
The rounds
D. E. Shaw
One of the toughest online tests (aptitude plus advanced coding), then multiple technical rounds on DSA, algorithms and CS core, closed by HR. D. E. Shaw sets a very high analytical bar.
Roles they hire for
- Software Development EngineerBuilds systems for one of the world's most quantitative firms. The analytical bar is exceptionally high.
The rounds
Razorpay
An online DSA test, then a machine-coding round and a low-level-design discussion, plus a hiring-manager round. Razorpay values working, well-structured code you can extend live.
Roles they hire for
- Software Development EngineerBuilds payment infrastructure used by millions of businesses. Clean, extendable code is prized.
The rounds
Freshworks
An online coding test, then DSA and problem-solving technical rounds and an HR conversation. Freshworks looks for solid fundamentals and clean, product-minded code.
Roles they hire for
- Associate Software EngineerBuilds Freshworks' SaaS products with a product-minded, clean-code culture.
The rounds
Virtusa
An aptitude and coding online test, then a technical interview on core CS and your project, and HR. A typical services flow with a real coding bar.
Roles they hire for
- Engineer TraineeEntry-level engineering across development and support on Virtusa client projects, after training.
- Associate EngineerA step up for candidates who clear the coding bar strongly.
The rounds
Nagarro
An online aptitude and coding assessment, then technical interviews focused on programming and problem-solving, and HR. Nagarro leans harder on coding than most services companies.
Roles they hire for
- Trainee EngineerEntry-level engineering with a heavier coding focus than most services firms.
- Associate EngineerA step up for strong problem-solvers.
The rounds
Coforge
An aptitude and technical online test, then a technical interview and HR. A standard services flow — clear fundamentals and communication carry it.
Roles they hire for
- Graduate Engineer TraineeEntry-level engineering across development and support on Coforge client projects.
The rounds
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a mock test?
A mock test has right answers and a score. An interview does not — it is judged by a human on how you reason, structure an answer and carry yourself. So instead of marking you, each question tells you what the interviewer is actually testing, lets you record your answer, and gives you a checklist plus a full model answer to judge yourself against.
Do I need a microphone?
Recording is the most useful part, because hearing your own filler words and hesitation is what changes them, and everything runs locally in your browser. But it is optional — you can read the question, answer aloud or in your head, and still use the checklist and model answer.
Is my recording uploaded anywhere?
No. Recordings stay in your browser for playback and are discarded when you leave the page. Nothing is sent to a server and nothing is stored.
Which round should I practise first?
HR, even though it feels like the easy one. Nothing in it is technically hard, which is exactly why unprepared answers stand out — 'tell me about yourself' and 'do you have any questions for us' are the two most commonly fumbled moments in the entire process.
Are these the exact questions companies ask?
These are the questions that recur across campus drives at the major IT recruiters, not a leaked question paper. Interviewers vary the wording, so practise the shape of a strong answer rather than memorising a script — a memorised answer is obvious within about two sentences.
