Cognizant Generation Cognizant · Cognizant
Package
₹4 LPA (GenC)
Difficulty
Medium
Date
Multiple annual drives — register on Cognizant careers
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant GenC is one of India's biggest fresher hiring programs. Three difficulty tracks mean all college tiers can get hired. 20,000+ freshers join Cognizant yearly. AMCAT certification can substitute for written test shortlisting.
Eligibility Criteria:
B.E./B.Tech/MCA 60%+, 2025/2026 passout, no backlogs
| Section | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitude | 20 | 25 min | 20 |
| Verbal | 25 | 25 min | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 | 35 min | 25 |
| Technical (CS fundamentals) | 20 | 25 min | 20 |
| Coding (GenC Elevate/Pro) | 2 | 90 min | 30 |
Cutoff Score: GenC: 60%+ · GenC Elevate: 70%+ · GenC Pro: 80%+
Package on selection: ₹4 LPA (GenC) · ₹5.5 LPA (Elevate) · ₹7 LPA (Pro)
Three tracks — know your target track before preparing. GenC Pro needs serious coding.
AMCAT score also used for GenC shortlisting — a high AMCAT score can bypass the written test
Technical section covers final year CS subjects — revise OS, DBMS, Networks
GenC Pro is most competitive — 1 in 10 applicants make it. Worth targeting for ₹7 LPA.
Logical reasoning is the differentiator — most candidates struggle here. Invest more time.
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