I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at HCL (Bengaluru) in Dec 2016
Interview
The first round was English aptitude which consists of 20 questions. You need to correctly answer minimum 12 ques to clear 1st round. [total candidates appeared-578. candidates selected for 2nd round-150]
The second round was Just a Minute activity where in which you need to talk about the topic given for about a minute or 2 [candidates selected for 3rd round-20].
The third round was technical round. Here they'll test your technical knowledge. In my case, it was related to CCNA R&S.
Finally, 8 candidates were selected for HR round and 5 of them made it through.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1) Explain various Routing Protocols
2) EIGRP vs OSPF
3) Subnet masking
and few more related to CCNA R&S
I applied through campus placement and got shortlisted after aptitude test and communication tests, followed by technical and Hr interview both held face to face in my campus. Interview experience was good.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself and questions related to my domain and projects
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at HCL (Lucknow) in May 2025
Interview
The interview was quite simple. They asked basic programming concepts, data structures and algorithms, and discussed the final year project. They also discussed about the Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction and Encapsulation. Some questions from the resume.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself. Describe your final year project along with its real-world application and importance. Some questions from the Programming and DSA.
It is a very lengthy process but stay patience to get this opportunity
Round 1: Cognitive and Technical Assessment
The first round involved a cognitive and technical assessment designed to evaluate problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and logical reasoning. Clearing this stage was essential to progress further in the selection process.
Round 2: Group Discussion
The second round was a group discussion on the topic, "Pros and Cons of AI." This session tested communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to articulate viewpoints effectively while interacting with other participants.
Round 3: Interviews
This stage consisted of three separate interviews, each assessing different skill sets and attributes