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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      May 10, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Chennai
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through university. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Oct 2022

      Interview

      Interviewer was good and asked some basic questions and technical questions in the programming languages that you are familiar with for example if I'm familiar with Java or python means he asked in that programming languages and some web technologies, networking, operating systems and database management system.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about yourself and skillset
      1 Answer

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      Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview

      Jun 18, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Chennai
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      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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