HCL Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HCL.
HCL
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
So basically, the interview process starts with an aptitude test that includes Quantitative Aptitude (covering topics like time, speed, percentages, profit & loss), Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability (grammar, comprehension). Then there's a technical part with MCQs on programming basics (C, Java, OOPS), DBMS, OS, Networking, along with output-based questions and pseudocode. After that, there's an Aptitude, Coding, Technical & HR interview.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Were there questions about quantitative aptitude, logic, and verbal ability?
- Were there MCQs on programming basics like C, Java, and OOPS?
- Were there MCQs on DBMS, OS, and Networking?
HCL
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Coding Presentation Behavioral
Applied through college placement, this HCL GET interview process is quite long. It includes an online test, a technical interview where they ask about coding, DBMS, and OOPS concepts. There's also a JAM session to check communication skills, and finally, an HR interview that covers topics like bond and relocation. Having strong technical and communication skills is really important to get through this.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you write basic programs in a language you're comfortable with?
- Are you familiar with typical questions on data types?
- Questions about database management systems.
HCL
Graduate Engineer
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Group Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Group Behavioral Technical
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
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your contribution to your academic project?
HCL Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HCL interview reports.
“What is the difference between C and C++?”
Read reports →“What are the differences between EIGRP and OSPF?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the different types of constructors available in Java?”
Read reports →“What are the four main principles of Object-Oriented Programming?”
Read reports →“What do you know about Python lists?”
Read report →“Can you explain the different Routing Protocols?”
Read report →“Could you define data structures for me?”
Read report →“Could you explain what you understand about Generative AI?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on the OSI reference model?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 30 HCL interview reports.