Every round, decoded — from cognitive tests to tell me about yourself.
Most fresher hiring follows the same five-round structure. Know what each round tests and you can prepare precisely instead of panicking generally.
Round 1 — Aptitude test
30–60 minutes on quantitative ability, logical reasoning and verbal. Speed matters more than perfection — practice one timed mock weekly.
Round 2 — GD or coding screen
The evaluation is on structure and clarity, not volume. Use frameworks: ‘Two perspectives here —’ ‘To build on that point —’.
Round 3 — Technical interview
Expect your resume projects to drive 70% of the questions. Prepare one deep-dive story per project: problem, architecture, trade-offs, result.
Round 4 — HR interview
‘Tell me about yourself’ is a 90-second pitch: present → past → future. Have honest answers for relocation and salary expectations.
Round 5 — Managerial round
Culture and coachability. The questions you ask are evaluated as seriously as the answers you give.