I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cognizant (Hyderabad)
Interview
First a written test in college. Technical interview and HR interview follow. Mostly, questions on C language will be asked. A little bit of C++ also. A few questions from our core branch of engineering will also be asked.
it had a aptitude test and GD along with Technical and HR interview. technical had bit of technical and non tech questions. HA was more of the salry and expected work culture in the job. interests and hobbies.
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bengaluru) in Apr 2014
Interview
Initial communication done through consulancy , then one sunday there was big queue for all technologies .
First round completed they asked to wait for second round , then in some time HR came and told to the selected candidates there is no member for taking second round so please go we will call , till now there is no call :)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If the interviewer not worked with the technology what u have worked then he will ask the comparison with the technology what he has worked and yours