Each company has its own eligibility criteria in terms of age, qualification, year of graduation, % marks scored in Class Xth, XIIth, UG/PG. The basic eligibility criteria for entry level position in different IT companies may vary, slightly, from company to company, but broadly they do not differ much.
For example, for an entry level position in TCS, a prospective candidate should have an aggregate of 60 % in Std X, XII, & Graduation/ Post Graduation (all semesters including optional subjects). He also should have less than 2 years of gap in his academic career. Similarly, for an entry level position in Cognizant, a prospective candidate should have secured over 60% in X, XII, UG/PG(if applicable). There should be nooutstandingarrears .
Stages in Selection Process:
Various stages of the selection process remain, broadly, the same for these companies, with some slight variations. These variations could be in the form of an additional or less number of stages for somecompanies.
The following are the stages that students normally go through as a part of Campus Recruitment:
(i) Aptitude Test (ii) GD (iii) Interviews
Aptitude Test:
Aptitude Test is one of the integral components in the entire scheme of the selection process. The areas normally covered in the aptitude tests of most companies are Quantitative ability, Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Basic Computer Skills. These tests are well structured. The kind of questions that are asked or the topics that are tested depends entirely on the company conducting the test. Each company has its own pattern.
For example, in the written test of Infosys, there are two sections, each with specified time limit. In one of the sections, 40 questions are asked, with a time limit of 35 minutes. This section tests a student's Verbal Ability. Usually, out of 40 questions, 10 questions are on Reading Comprehension (involving two passages). The remaining questions are based on English Usage. The second section has 30 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes. This section tests a student's problem solving ability. The type of questions can vary slightly from one exam to another. But broadly, the questions come from different areas like Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude. As yet another example, in the online test of TCS, a total of 35 questions are asked. The questions are taken from a large pool of questions. All these 35 questions are based on either quantitative aptitude or reasoning. In Wipro, a total of 50 questions are asked, spread across 3 sections, to be attempted in 50 minutes. In test area of Verbal Ability, a total of 15 questions are asked. Out of these 3 sections, there is one section in which there are 20 questions, which test your technical knowledge and you need to have sound understanding of different subjects like Computer Science and Engineering(programming languages like C, C++), Electronics and Communications(Microprocessors). In Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS), however, there is no technical section. As per the new pattern,there are a total of 55 questions spread across two sections.
You need to be adequately prepared to handle the aptitude test of any of these companies. This stage is very important and if you donot clear this stage, then you cannot move to the next stage in the selection process, which is usually the Group Discussion.
The next stage in the selection process is the Group Discussion.
Group Discussion:
A group discussion or GD is conducted to test the interpersonal, including communication, skills of candidates. It also tests a candidate's knowledge and his ability to link the facts. In a GD, a group of students is asked to discuss a topic given to them. The topics that are given in GD are of two types – Knowledge based and Abstract. GD is conducted to test certain key attributes in you. You would be tested for your clarity of thought and clarity of language. The companies, also, test your ability to understand and structure a response to the topic. Your leadership skills are also put to test during Group Discussion. In order to do well in GD, you need to read newspapers, magazines regularly
Interview:
Interview is the last stage in the entire scheme of selection process. Some companies conduct HR and Technical Interviews separately, while some other companies combine both types in a single interview. The interviews are conducted to test a candidate's knowledge of self, his career plans, hobbies, interests, achievements, knowledge about his specialization etc. Questions can be drawn from any area. It is expected that you have a clear career goal or objective when you face an interview panel. If you are from the department of Electronics Engineering and you are applying to TCS, then it is expected that you have good command over the subjects you have learnt in your engineering. At the same time, you need to show interest in the field of IT and come up with a convincing answer as to why you are shifting your field from "Electronics Engineering" to "IT". Overall, your confidence and your knowledge are the key attributeswhich would be checked here
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Each of these stages is eliminatory.
Salaries:
Pay packages offered by companies are usually in the range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.75 lakh a year for fresh engineering graduates
Need for preparation:
Today, many organizations seem to offer a good salary package and a better work profile. This has only intensified the competition amongst candidates. It, then, becomes very important for a candidate to display excellent professional skills - be it in terms of interpersonal skills or in terms of mathematical skills, analytical skills or technical skills. So, even good students need to fine-tune their knowledge base and enhance their overall speed and accuracy.This can be done through regular practice and under expert guidance.
Intensive Coaching Class for Campus Recruitment Tests
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This program is designed to aid candidates in their preparation for Recruitment through Campuses or outside campuses. Students in their final leg of engineering studies or qualified candidates looking for placement in reputed organizations can make use of this program to get trained to deliver their best in the selection processes of organizations such as Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Satyam, CTS, HCL. The participants will be trained thoroughly in the following areas.
Aptitude Tests
Group Discussion Process
Interview Process
Students of our earlier batches have been successfully placed in leading IT companies such as Infosys, CTS, Carritor.
Aptitude Tests
Generally most organizations use Aptitude Tests as a process of elimination when the number of applicants is sizeable. These Aptitude Tests also give the selectors a good idea of the candidate's reasoning ability, critical thinking ability and communication skills. The Campus Recruitment Training Program at Ascent Education will hone your existing skills and teach you shortcuts and tips that will help you ace such Aptitude Tests. Practice Aptitude Tests will be provided to help you in your preparation.
Group Discussions
Group Discussion exercises are designed to test the candidate's ability to act as a leader and a team player. The other qualities exhibited in such exercises are clarity of thought process, the ability to think differently and the ability to lend direction. The preparation for the GD-PI at Ascent starts with providing basic tips on facing a GD Panel. The refresher course will be followed by Mock GDs. Adequate number of Mock GDs will be conducted to ensure that candidates gain confidence and overcome their misgivings. These Mock GDs will be followed by individual and group feedback sessions. Which will help the candidates
to hone their skills and polish their performance
Personal Interviews
The last leg of the selection process is usually a Personal Interview which gives the selectors an opportunity to know the candidate better and to assess the suitability of the candidate's skills to the requirements of the organization. Mock Interviews will be handled by graduates from IIMs and other top b schools who are working in various reputed companies across a wide range of industries and are, in many instances, a part of recruitment teams. Professionals in senior positions of reputed companies will also form a part of the training team. Feedback sessions will form part of each Mock Interview so that the candidate can implement the suggestions and incorporate the feedback for later Mock Interviews. The progress will be closely monitored to ensure that the candidate is adequately prepared at the end of the program.