The written test conducted by Cocubes contained three sections: English, Reasoning, and Maths, with 25 questions in each.

1. English: This section included error correction, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, and fill-in-the-blanks for articles. There were also two passages. The section was easy. (I did not prepare for this section, but if you wish to, follow Indiabix). As per my knowledge cutoff, the difficulty here was 18+.

2. Reasoning: This section included two questions on flowcharts, followed by 8-10 questions on syllogism, statement and conclusion, statement and assumption. There were also two questions from series, two from blood relation, and two from coding and decoding. RS Aggarwal (Verbal and Non-Verbal) is more than enough. The difficulty level was average. As per my knowledge cutoff, the difficulty here was 18+.

3. Maths: This section covered number systems, trigonometry, area, triangles, volume, age, profit and loss, pie charts, arithmetic progressions, boat problems, and time and distance. In short, all chapters of RS Aggarwal must be covered, leaving no chapter out. This was a tough section compared to the other two, requiring time management. As per my knowledge cutoff, the difficulty here was 14+.

After the written test, the results were announced. The next rounds were Group Discussion (GD), followed by Technical and HR interviews on the next day.

The GD topic was: "Is the IT industry influencing our culture?" It lasted for almost 50-55 minutes. There were 11 members in our group, and 4 cleared it. Those candidates (CapG guys) were very good at picking candidates in GD. Tips: Focus on your body language and communication skills. Stay calm even if someone disagrees with you; do not fight or respond, just focus on your points and maintain your grip (as it's not a debate). Include innovation, valid points, and facts. If you are sure about any recent survey or similar data, it can help. Most importantly, have a conclusion in mind to wrap up everything in the last minute. Do not divert from the topic. Try to make eye contact with other members and avoid looking at the HR or the panel. If you can remember names, it's a plus point. Try to speak at least two or three times (as ours was a very long GD, 2-3 times might not have been sufficient, but for shorter GDs of around 15 minutes, it usually works in your favor).

After clearing the GD, we were asked to go for lunch. Then, they decided to conduct only one round: Technical-cum-HR.

Tech-Cum-HR: The interviewer asked me to mention anything not present on my resume. As my resume was only one page, I had many things to discuss. After this, they asked about my project and the technologies used. This led to cross-questioning, and I was confident about my concepts. The interviewer tried to prove me wrong, then asked for concepts in detail with real-life examples. I explained everything. Next, they inquired about my internship and training, and my role there. Then, they asked about my minor project again, involving cross-questions. It was on Java and covered JDBC, SQL, Servlets, and the front end. I explained everything. Subsequently, they asked about testing, which I had mentioned on my resume. I explained it clearly and in simple terms. Then, they asked about my favorite subjects in which I scored maximum marks: C, Java, and Compiler Design. They then asked for a detailed explanation of compiler implementation, working, and functionality. After that, they inquired about pointers, their pros and cons in C, and the differences between C and Java. They strictly advised me not to state things read in books but rather explain differences based on my practical experience, which I did, as I had projects in both. Finally, they asked about preprocessor directives and how functions work in C.