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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      29 Nov 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Bengaluru

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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      25 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Pune
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bengaluru) in Aug 2021

      Interview

      It was 2 rounds 1st round logical,analytical and coding second was hr round hr was friendly and made me comfortable,i cracked the interview it was a good experience coding was medium to difficult level

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Coding questions /scenario based questions
      Answer question
      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

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      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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