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Interview Experience – Cognizant | On-Campus
January 14, 2026 • 3 reads
Summary
I was selected for the Cognizant GenC role after going through four rounds: Communication, Aptitude & Gaming, Technical Assessment, and a Technical Interview where I was asked to find the second largest element in an array.
Full Experience
🧪 Round 1 – Communication Round
- This round tested English communication skills.
- It consisted of the following sections:
- Speaking
- Reading
- Listening
- Writing
🧪 Round 2 – Aptitude & Gaming Round
- This round included:
- Aptitude questions (logical reasoning, quantitative ability)
- Gaming-based assessments to evaluate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
🧪 Round 3 – Technical Assessment
- The assessment consisted of:
- 2 SQL questions
- 2 Coding questions
- 1 question on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- A few MCQs based on technical fundamentals
🧪 Round 4 – Technical Interview
- The interview began with a coding question:
- Find the second largest element in an array
- This was followed by questions on:
- Core Java concepts
- SQL, including one query using the LIKE operator
- Additional conceptual questions were asked based on SQL fundamentals.
✅ Final Result
- Selected for Cognizant GenC role with a CTC of 4 LPA
Interview Questions (1)
Q1
Find Second Largest Element in Array
Data Structures & Algorithms
Find the second largest element in a given array.