Cognizant Software Developer NET interview questions
Updated 6 May 2026
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18%
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Recruitment agency
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11%
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4%
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Software Developer NET applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Developer NET roles take an average of 22 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cognizant overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cognizant as a Software Developer NET according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 67%
Phone interview: 33%
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First round was online assessment(general communication and other stuff) and second round was also an online assessment which was related to the tech stack(role applied for) then if we get selected there was an HR round.
The interview process was smooth and well organized. It started with an aptitude and technical test, followed by a technical interview where they asked questions on Java basics, OOP concepts, and SQL. The final round was an HR discussion focusing on my background, role expectations, and availability. Overall, the experience was professional and positive.
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Question 1
They mainly asked me about my Java basics and OOP concepts, especially the difference between abstract class and interface, and a few questions on SQL queries.
I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bhubaneshwar) in Aug 2025
Interview
There were 2 panelists present and both of them took turn in asking questions. The first panelist was asking easier questions and was more friendly but the second panelist was more strict and demanding towards the end of the interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Introduce yourself
Explain the projects in your resume
One SQL and C# question