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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Thanjāvūr (India) Sep 2012 – Reviewed Apr 8, 2013

Interview Details – first an aptitude test followed by interview. the interview is about both technical and h.r.
they asked basic questions only.

Interview Question – do you aware of bond? why is that bond?   View Answer

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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2012 – Reviewed Apr 5, 2013

Interview Details – Initially online Quantitative Aptitude Test. It was little tough.
Next round -Technical Interview. They asked basic C and C++ questions. More on Data structure. Stack,Queue, Linked List.
Next-HR. She asked my USP(Unique Selling points),Why TCS, ready to sign bond?

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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

No Offer – Reviewed Mar 14, 2013

Interview Details – TCS New Pattern 2012-13

In TCS new pattern first round is Aptitude Test

Test mode- Online
No. of Questions: 30 Questions (Mostly from Quant and Reasoning)
Time allowed- 80 minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3
Cut-off marks: if you score more than 15 then you safe

Interview Question – TCS New Pattern 2012-13

In TCS new pattern first round is Aptitude Test

Test mode- Online
No. of Questions: 30 Questions (Mostly from Quant and Reasoning)
Time allowed- 80 minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3
Cut-off marks: if you score more than 15 then you safe
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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Coimbatore (India) Jan 2011 – Reviewed Jan 22, 2013

Interview Details – It was good. They were friendly and spent some time for the two rounds.

Interview Question – Why do u want to join us   Answer Question

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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Bangalore (India) Aug 2012 – Reviewed Jan 21, 2013

Interview Details – I applied through campus. there were 3 rounds. First round was a written test of 1 hour. It was average. next round was GD. after GD there was a interview round comprising of both technical and HR interview questions.

Interview Question – For how long are you are you going to work for us?   Answer Question

Reason for Declining – I had other better offers.

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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Mumbai (India) Mar 2011 – Reviewed Dec 5, 2012

Interview Details – A very detailed Aptitude, with lots of CAT level questions, followed by a long technical cum HR interview touching almost every technology mentioned in CV.

If you cross their Aptitude, you can consider yourself for the post.

Interview Question – In depth questions on .net are asked.   Answer Question

Reason for Declining – I got offer from Capgemini, in which the job location was mumbai, unlike TCS where it was banglore.

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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

No Offer – Reviewed Nov 13, 2012

Interview Details – first there will be a written test , after that short listed candidates will have to appear for technical interview and finally there will be hr . if you have cleared technical interview then chances of your selection becomes very high.

Interview Question – technical interview   Answer Question

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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Chandigarh (India) Jul 2010 – Reviewed Nov 11, 2012

Interview Details – 1 written + 1 Technical + 1 managerial + HR

Interview Question – Its was all basic interview questions for fresher   Answer Question

Reason for Declining – Joined Infosys.

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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

No Offer – Interviewed in Bishnupur, West Bengal (India) Jan 2008 – Reviewed Nov 8, 2012

Interview Details – Max 2 or 3 rounds .
1. Written Aptitude
2. Technical & HR

Interview Question – 1. How can you prove that you are a quick learner in paper and pen?
2. How can you a missile software program?
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Associate Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Nov 3, 2012

Interview Details – the overall process was good although because a large number of students were being interviewed thus it took a lot of waiting. The process consisted of an online test and then interviews. I had a combined hr and technical interview in which i was asked general questions.

Interview Question – there were no unexpected questions   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – there was no negotiation phase we were offered a salary which was common for all..

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