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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      14 Jun 2014
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Average interview

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      Other Programmer Analyst Trainee interview reviews for Cognizant

      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      25 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Pune

      I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cognizant in Jan 2014

      Interview

      The process comprises of 2 interviews after being shortlisted through score in amcat. at first was the tech interview where the interviewer asked about my major project. and some basic questions about oops concept. The 2nd interview is hr which is also a elimination round and everything about you is asked .

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      HR round: What qualities you should have so that if you are in team leader position you can have success?
      Answer question
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant (Pune)

      Interview

      Introduction Basic of Oops and Programming 2 Coding Questions Reverse String and Number Question on Java and SQL Spring Boot and Other programing related questions like hashing map vs hash table why they are used

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Reverse a string without using built in method
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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      18 May 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant

      Interview

      Phase 1: Online Aptitude Assessment – A proctored exam testing quantitative ability, logical reasoning. Phase 2: Online Communication Assessment – Spoken English, listening, grammar, and reading compression. Phase 3: Technical Assessment - Fundamental programming concepts (SQL, Python/Java) Phase4: Final behavioral/HR evaluation

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Didn't receive Final Interview email
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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      20 Apr 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant

      Interview

      It was three round interview with written test and 2 easy interviews. One technical and one with HR for compensation discussion. All were conducted on the same day. In order to get selected need to stand out and answer uniquely.
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