I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Noida) in Nov 2025
Interview
The selection process includes three rounds: a communication assessment, an aptitude test, and a final technical interview for GenC, GenC Pro, and GenC Next roles, conducted on the college campus.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mainly focus on your cluster , I choose Java so mainly ask from Java, basic oops with code, and simple coding regarding string and in DBMS mainly ask joins and question ask find Max 2 nd highest salary and basic HR question such as self introduction , why cognizant etc
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.