This is typically the first combined round. According to recent data: 50 questions in Cognitive section + 40 questions in Technical section.
Topics include:
Cognitive (English + Thinking/Reasoning):
English Ability: Grammar (prepositions, articles, tenses), Sentence Correction/Improvement, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases.
Critical Reasoning / Problem-Solving: Arrangements (linear/circular), Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms, Statement & Conclusion, Flowcharts.
Abstract Reasoning: Visual reasoning, Number & Letter series, Odd-one-out, Analogies, Directional Sense, Seating arrangements.
Technical Assessment:
Common Applications & MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, shortcuts, basic functions.
Pseudocode / Programming logic: Basic constructs (loops, arrays, functions, conditionals) though not full coding.
Fundamentals of Networking / Security / Cloud: Basic networking concepts, security threats, cloud fundamentals.
For roles where programming is required, after the first assessment you’ll face a coding test.
Typically ~ 2-3 programming questions.
Languages allowed: C, C++, Java, Python, .NET.
Code logic topics: Input/output, loops, conditionals, arrays, strings, basic data structures.
After you clear the above, there is often a communication-skills / verbal-fluency section.
Topics: Reading & listening comprehension, vocabulary, pronunciation/fluency, sentence building, storytelling.
Duration ~ 20-30 minutes in many drives.
Round 1: Cognitive + Technical Assessment (~90 minutes for ~90 questions)
Round 2: Coding (~45-60 minutes for 2-3 questions)
Round 3: Communication Assessment (~20 minutes)
Focus on speed + accuracy: Many questions in the cognitive section are time-pressured (reasoning/puzzles) so practise for time.
For English/verbal: Strong grammar + vocabulary + reading skills matter.
For technical (if applicable): Even if the coding round is relatively small, your logic, clarity and foundation matter.
For communication assessment: Practise speaking clearly, building short stories, summarising, listening tasks.
Use mock tests that reflect the section-wise structure and timing (e.g., ~90 questions in ~90 minutes) so you’re accustomed to the flow.