I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cognizant (Coimbatore) in Mar 2024
Interview
The interview process at Cognizant (CTS) typically involves the following steps:
Aptitude Test: Candidates are tested on quantitative ability, logical reasoning, and verbal skills.
Technical Interview: This round assesses the candidate's knowledge of core subjects like programming, data structures, databases, and problem-solving skills.
HR Interview: The focus is on communication skills, cultural fit, and general behavioral questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Here are some typical interview questions for Cognizant (CTS) across different rounds:
Aptitude Test:
Solve problems based on time, speed, and distance.
What is the next number in this sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20...?
A logical reasoning question: "If all cats are animals and some animals are wild, are all cats wild?"
Technical Interview:
Explain the concept of OOPs (Object-Oriented Programming).
How does a JOIN work in SQL, and what are its different types?
Write a program to reverse a string without using in-built functions.
Explain the difference between process and thread.
What are normalization and denormalization in databases?
I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Jun 2026
Interview
only one round of technical interview for senior position, and hr execution was not proper, they didn;t connect when needed and no proper negotiation of salary either since shortlisting for interview
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.