I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Feb 2018
Interview
There are two levels of interview, first level is small technical round, second is somewhat it took 1 hour. In that they asked some syntax of PHP. Query also they gave a paper and asked to write it down in the paper.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cognizant (Gurgaon, Haryana) in Feb 2019
Interview
Telephonic, f2f, selected, and then some unprofessionalism from a big organization like Cognizant. if you get a call clearly say NO because they will play with your time and effort.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All the interview questions were basically on Core Java, multithreading, microservices, Springs. My interview was scheduled at Cognizant through a consultancy (shell Infotech). They called me for the interview process. I reached the venue 20 minutes before the interview process, Meanwhile, I got around 3-4 calls from the consultancy to confirm my presence as if the Cognizant panel came just to interview me. As I reached, I realized it was a walk-in process which was not being told to me by Shell Infotech. Anyhow, I moved ahead and cleared two rounds of technical (one face to face and one telephonic in which a manager took my process through the Cognizant intercom) and the third round was with HR. I was being told that I have been selected and have to mention my expected compensation. I stated that I was already holding an offer and after listening to this, Mr Hemant (from Cognizant HR, Gurgaon) told me to send the offer. I told him that it was not their business and they should either say Yes or No to my expectation to which they stated that we are proceeding with your candidature, and you need to send few documents like the Adhaar card, pan number etc. I reached home and mailed my documents.
I had a very bad experience. Since then I haven't heard any response from them. I contacted Shell Infotech for the same to which they said that we are trying to reach Cognizant people and we will get back to you, the second time I called them, they said we are on lunch, will give a call after lunch. But they did not call back.
I had the Cognizant HR's email id and contacted them for my offer to which they replied that we are not proceeding further with your candidature as you have not provided the offer letter.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Cognizant (Coimbatore) in Jan 2015
Interview
Great interview process. Bit difficult in tech round,but one must know their stuff. So be prepare before going to the interview or else some one else might get the job.