I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Qualcomm (Hyderābād) in Sep 2010
Interview
A notice was displayed regarding internships offered at Qualcomm. Application criteria was
1. Minimum 8/10 CGPA
2. No backlogs
3. Only CS, Electronics, or Electrical students may apply
They started with a presentation for the eligible candidates, followed by an aptitude test, results of which were declared about 2-3 hours later. Shortlisted candidates were subjected to 1 technical interview and 1 HR interview after which selected candidates were announced. Both interviews lasted for about 30 minutes each.
My interview experience: The two online interview rounds focused entirely on my resume, spanning from fundamental concepts to advanced technical topics. Both sessions were comprehensive assessments of my background and expertise.
Phone screen - hiring manager was asking about my immigration status, and tone changed immediately. Almost felt unprofessional and discriminatory, I will remember it for a long time to come.