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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      Aug 23, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Jalandhar, Punjab

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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      Jun 18, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Chennai
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cognizant (Jalandhar, Punjab) in Jan 2014

      Interview

      Interview involves two stages - technical round followed by HR round. Technical interview is detailed interview in which you will most likely be asked about projects you have worked on and the technologies used related to that project. You will also be asked some questioned on data structures and may also be told to write some logic (second largest number, reversing a string etc). Confidence is the key- be confident even though you posses little knowledge in any topic during interview and prefer not to fake in any interview, just be yourself- tell it on mouth if you know the answer - its ok. In Hr round you will be asked about your weakness and strengths and be ready to justify what you stand for. You will be asked about your hobbies (most of the things asked will be from your resume). be fearless in HR round and give it from the heart. All the best!

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      What project you worked on in your final year in Graduation
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      Question 2

      what are your strengths and weakness
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      Question 3

      what is a tree in data structures
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      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai)

      Interview

      Smooth interview process as well as it was very interesting with ample feedback at the end. I enjoyed the conversation a lot and coverted the interview and accepted the offer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      SQL, Aptitude, Past internship experience
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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      May 25, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Pune
      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

      May 18, 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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