Bluebook 2013

IIT Madras Company wise Feedback

Campus Placements 2013-2014

--- Prepared by ---

Jatin Mandawat

Aneesh Bhir | Sripriya Kalidoss | Soumya Goondla | Tanmay Dhote | Ramya Sravani | Rohan C.

Special Mention – Giridhar G.

What is this document?

In an extension to what was called the bluebook over the past few years, we have gone leaps and

bounds ahead compiling feedbacks of whopping 112 companies taken over all the departments,

direct from the horse‟s mouth, a tedious work that took around a month to finish. No more a

„blue‟ book as such, we have few additional volumes from the last year that talk about the jobs in

various sectors [FMCG, Finance, Core etc.] which are available with this book.

Though we haven‟t tried any of those fancy designs for the book, sticking to simplicity essentially,

we hope our work helps you in some or the other way!

Please Note:

The bluebook is entirely based on the feedback obtained from the fellow seniors over the

past two years. They do not, in any way, represent views of Placement Office, IIT Madras

The style of feedback varies with the company. Some may have a 1st person feedback

while it may not be the case with others

The book has feedback of some of the companies that did not come last year but came

the year before that.

The description for the company is just for a general background. We refer you to the

website of each company to get the detailed information

Though we have been very alert in compiling the work, there still might be some glitches

in the book [owing to the gigantic no. of companies]. We request you to please contact

any of the team members to suggest any major changes in the book.

IIT Madras, Company wise Feedback | 1

Content

Airbus

Alacriti

Galaxy

General Motors

Oracle

Orbees

Alcazar Global Analytics Paypal

Amagi Goldman Sachs Philips

Analog HCL Pipavav Shipyard

Analytics Quotient Hero Power Grid

Arm Embedded Hindustan Coca Cola PWC

Arup Honda Qualcomm

Aspire Housing CO Ranualt Nissan

Axtria HUL Redpine

BCG Hyundai Reliance

Beehyv IBM - IRL RGUKT

Bharati Shipyard IBM India Rolls Royce

Bizense IITIAM Sabre Travel

Bosch Indian Navy Samsung India

Broadcom

Cadbury

Caterpillar

Indian Register of

Shipping

Infotech

Schlumberger

Shell

Shimizu

C-Dot Intel SISO

Chronus iRunway ST Ericson

CISCO ITC Sumitomo

Citrix KLA Tencor TATA Motors

Cognizant KPMG TCS

Coromandel Larsen and Toubro Tetcos

Credit Suisse LSI India Texas Instruments

Crisil LTA Singapore Times Internet

Cybermarine M. N. Dastur & Toshiba

Deloitte

Deutsche Bank

Company*

Magazon Doc

TVS

UBS Verity

Dr. Reddy's

DRDO

Mckinsey &

Company

Knowledge

United Health Group

Eaton Mercedes Benz R&d UOP Honeywell

Energo Microsoft Vodafone

Essex Lake MRF Volvo

EXL Mu Sigma Wallmart

Exter Nadhi Wipro

Feedback Infra Nomura WS Atkins

Flipkart

Futures First

NVIDIA

Oceaneering

Y Media Labs


Airbus

Airbus is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace company. Based in

Blagnac, France, a suburb of Toulouse, and with significant activity across Europe, the company

produces approximately half of the world's jet airliners. Airbus employs around 63,000 people at

sixteen sites in four European Union countries: France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain.

Final assembly production is based at Toulouse, France; Hamburg, Germany; Seville, Spain; and,

since 2009, Tianjin, China. Airbus has subsidiaries in the United States, Japan, China and India.

Profiles offered: Associate Engineer

Open for: Dual Degree, M.Tech. – Aerospace, CS, Electrical, Mechanical

Selection procedure:

Two written tests:

Technical

Aptitude

Two rounds of Personal Interviews:

Technical

HR Technical test and technical PI: Questions related to Aerospace Engg. like Flight Mechanics,

Combustion, Aero Dynamics. The questions were very basic and fundamental.

Aptitude test: Puzzles, basic mathematics (i.e. calculus and geometry).

Knowledge of C/C++ programming will be helpful.

Preparation:

Thorough Aptitude Test preparation

Fundamentals of Core Subjects

Decent preparation for the general questions being asked during HR interview

Must visit company's website before going for PIs and have some general idea about the

company.

Relevant Courses: Depends on the profile, they are recruiting for. Courses: Flight Mechanics,

Combustion and Aerodynamics. Structures (In case of structures profile)


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerospace_manufacturer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EADS

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blagnac

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toulouse

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_airliner

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toulouse

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seville

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianjin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianjin

Alacriti

Alacriti specializes in providing electronic payment and financial services related technology

solutions for organizations in the banking, financial services, healthcare, and insurance

industries. Alacriti also offers complete palate of IT services such as custom application

development, application maintenance and support, outsourcing, system integration and

consulting for its clients.

Profiles Offered: Junior Software Engineer/ Software Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, CS, Electrical, Mechanical,

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | Dual Degree – Aerospace, Chemical, CS,

Electrical, Mechanical | M.Tech. – Aerospace, CS, Electrical, Mathematics, Mechanical

Selection Procedure:

Interviews in two rounds

Interview: Focused majorly on solving puzzles

Preparation:

Maintain a minimum CGPA of 7

Be prepared to answer questions related to the company profile

Prepare well for CAT it shall suffice for all the quantitative ability questions

Prepare different resumes for finance & IT.

Practice and express yourself well

Basic coding knowledge is very useful

Sample Questions:

Solving Rubik‟s cube

Sorting algorithm

Highest sum in a row algorithm


Alcazar Capital

Alcazar Capital is a leading independent corporate finance advisory and private equity firm

focusing primarily on the frontier emerging markets (Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, South East

Asia, and CIS). Alcazar Capital has been investing in companies with a significant competitive

edge and high barriers to entry, leading to higher returns prospects. This strategy provides

investors with superior, risk-adjusted returns.

Profiles Offered:

Open for:


Resume Shortlist

Interview in two rounds

Interview: Interview will involve a case study based on your interests or areas of specialization. For

example, if your USP is quick math, you can make it a guesstimate questions

Sample Question: Say, 10 years back when there were no airlines in India and a private player

wants to set up an airline operation, and you are their consultant, what would you do?

Preparation:

Maintain a high CGPA

Should research about the company

Should be able to tell how you fit in the profile

Highlighting that you have experienced work culture outside India before on your resume

might help

If the interviewer is down-playing you, he is probably trying to see how you react to stress

Projects related to statistics will help

Prepare for HR questions properly and be thorough with your resume

CAT materials, mock GD‟s will be useful

Be prepared to answer questions about your minor (if related to the profile)

Chalk out a plan to handle your case studies. Knowing things like cetirus paribus or top

down / bottom up approach might help


Amagi Media Labs

Amagi is in the business of targeted advertising on TV.

Amagi using patent-pending technology provides the unique opportunity for advertisers to

advertise in their cities on National TV channels, only for their city at fraction of the national

advertising price. Amagi's local advertising option is available across the country in multiple cities

and on various national TV channels.

Profiles offered: Software Engineers

Open for: B.Tech., Dual Degree – CS, Electrical, Engineering Physics | M.Tech. – CS, Electrical,

Mathematics, Physics | M.Sc. – Physics, Mathematics | MS – CS, Electrical, Mathematics, Physics


A coding test (Students were asked to bring Laptops) lasting around 90 min.

3 rounds of interview, one hour each, all technical

Interview Process:

All the three rounds are oriented around programming. A lot of focus was given to Data

structures, C/C++, OS and algorithms

The code from previous test is shown and they expect you to fix any bugs if there

The interviewers are quietly friendly and help if you get stuck at any point

If you do have any related projects, anticipate some thorough questions on that

Preparation:

Be thorough with C/C++, networking, OS, Data structures and architecture

Though the interviewers are helpful, get your basics clear early on. Don‟t rely on them

Practice coding sessions, a lot of companies have them as a shortlisting criteria.


Analog Devices India

Analog Devices India Product Development Center (IPDC), Bangalore is involved in some of the

most challenging designs today, including complex Application Specific Standard Products

(ASSPs), high performance DSPs, Analog/Mixed Signal ICs, and embedded software that powers

these semiconductor chips.

Profiles Offered: Design Engineer

Open for: Dual Degree, M.Tech. , MS - Electrical


A written test (1 hour)

o Core - Essay Type Questions

Revise previous core VLSI courses (Digital Circuits, Digital IC Design, Analog Circuits, and

Solid State Devices).

3 rounds of interviews (15-20 minutes each)

Basic digital concepts, ability to analyze a given circuit (technical)

For the HR round, questions about your background, family, interests etc. are asked

Be thorough with your basic elec. concepts

Preparation:

Performance in the technical interview counts a lot

Analog devices didn't need any particular course or project, they mainly look for strong

basics in digital/analog circuit theory, and ability to analyze

Revise all of your core courses, starting from the basics

Learn to keep cool, even under stress, and have confidence on your knowledge


Analytics Quotient

Analytics Quotient comprises of 250 talented professionals who use game theory

and ANOVA to explain market dynamics and consumer behavior. What makes them

tick? It‟s the freedom to create their own IP. AQ is associated with some of the

biggest brands in the world today. AQ develops a learning space to nurture people,

whose passion is to unravel the story behind the numbers, seek patterns behind

statistical data, read the consumer mind with an analytics quotient.

Profiles Offered: Business Analyst

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Tech. - CS


Selection Test

Interviews in two rounds

Selection Test: A simple test on quantitative ability

Interview: Three rounds of interviews

First one is the case study interview where everyone is tested on the same case study. Two

telephonic interviews one based on a case study and the other, a HR interview which is the final

round

Preparation:


Projects related to statistics will help

Prepare for HR questions properly and be thorough with your resume

CAT materials, mock GD‟s will be useful

Be prepared to answer questions about your minor (if related to the profile)


ARM Embedded

ARM Holdings is a British multinational semiconductor and software design company

with its head office in Cambridge, England.

Profiles Offered: Graduate Engineer

Open For: Dual Degree, M.Tech. – CS, Electrical | MS - Electrical


Initial Short-listing CGPA

Written Test

Test: The test mostly consisted of both quant and core subjective questions

Focusing on basics

Topics included in the test were Digital Systems (B.Tech. course), Digital IC Design(M.Tech.

course),MOS Device Modeling(M.Tech. course)

Quant was very easy but time limited

Interview: Interview is held in two rounds – HR Round and Technical Round

Both rounds are of 30-45 minutes each

Technical round consisted of questions from topics such as VLSI technology, Digital IC

design, Digital circuits, Digital design testing, Computer architecture

HR - Basic set of HR questions

Preparation:

Basics of all core courses mainly analog electronic circuits, digital IC design

Case studies and puzzles


Arup

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical

specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Founded in 1946 with an initial

focus on structural engineering, Arup first came to the world‟s attention with the structural

design of the Sydney Opera House, followed by its work on the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

Arup has since grown into a truly multidisciplinary organization. Arup brings together broad-

minded individuals from a wide range of disciplines and encourages them to look beyond

the constraints of their own specialisms.


Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree – Civil, Electrical, Mechanical


Resume Shortlist

Interview

Interview: Thirty minutes interview on both Technical and HR. Technical questions will be

based projects, intern and academics

Preparation:


Be prepared to answer questions about your minor


Aspire Systems India Pvt Ltd

Aspire Systems is a global technology services firm serving as a trusted technology partner for our

customers. We work with some of the world's most innovative enterprises and independent

software vendors, helping them leverage technology and outsourcing in our specific areas of

expertise.

Profiles offered: Software Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – CS


Written Test upon algorithms for an hour

4 rounds of interview including a HR round

Interview Process

Every round lasted for 30-45 min. The HR round is quite similar to rest of the companies

with questions such as Why this company? What position would you prefer? And other

general queries

In one of the round an interviewee asked us the guy to guess on how the company

started from scratch? Though the interviewers give away hints and tips as you go along, it

is a long process and yes difficult!

Preparation:

Have some knowledge about how start-ups operate

Brush up C/C++ and get your programming fundaes right

Communicating clearly is as important as your concepts. Panellist do look for good

communicating skills


Axtria

Axtria is an analytics company which combines industry knowledge, analytics and technology to

deliver solutions that help our clients make better data-driven decisions

Profiles offered: Analyst/ Associate

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree – Biotech, Chemical, Civil, CS


An online test covering Quant, logical reasoning, DI and coding lasting for 1-1.30 hr. It also

included essays on yourself

Skype Interview of around 30-45 min

Interview:

Interview will consists of HR questions, project details and case studies.

HR will be a standard affair and they will quiz you on BTP and internships

One of the last year case study was on ‟Amount of petrol used by Autos in Chennai‟.

Other one was „calculate average salary of people in a room, who are not supposed to

speak about the salary‟.

Solve puzzles, quant and logical reasoning questions.


BCG

Boston Consulting Group is an international strategy and general management consulting firm.

They provide management consulting services to large enterprises in various industries like

automotive, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, health care services, financial institutions etc.

Profiles offered: Associate- the work profile includes management consulting, advising companies

on strategy etc.

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree – All branches


Shortlist of candidates made on basis of resume

There was no test or GD

Personal Interview- 4 rounds comprising of case studies and a bit of HR.

The discussion on resume and HR questions will take only 5-10 mins. More importance will

be given to case

Sample cases- insurance companies, cement companies opening a new market in a new

country etc.

Similar pattern for all 4 rounds

Preparation:

Concentrate on making a good resume highlighting your interns etc.

Highlight your extracurricular activities and interests and also credentials

General awareness about business is a must, since the selection depends solely on how

well you perform in the case interviews

The BCG website helps a lot to get an insight into how the interview works and what the

company expects from the applicants

Refer to the “Interview Tips” section in the BCG website

The case study materials available on LAN and internet are highly useful preparation

materials

Do not ignore the HR aspect of the interview. The interviewer actually uses it to gauge you

and tailors the interview according to the way you answer HR questions

The interviewer expects you to ask questions to them in order to gain more knowledge

about the cases they present. They will not put all the data in front of you in black and

white initially. The candidate is expected to ask for and get data from the interviewer

In the case interview, always communicate your line of thought. Give reasons for and

validate your decisions regarding the case solutions

Draw conclusions from your analysis about the case


Beehyv

BeeHyv is a software product engineering firm based in India providing Outsourced Product

Development (OPD) services to software product firms. They are experts in developing products

using the Microsoft.NET and J2EE technology platforms and offer niche, high end but cost effective

skills in developing world class products.

Profiles offered: Software Developer



Two Tests

Two-rounds of interview

Tests: Shortlist is done based on the result of the two tests conducted. The duration of the tests is

about 2 hours. One of the tests is subjective

Interview: Interview was held in two rounds. No technical round is held. Puzzle solving skill will be

useful.

Preparation:

There is no technical round and no emphasis on technical background

Math and Puzzle solving skills are useful


Bharati Shipyard

Bharati Shipyard Limited, a leading Indian private sector shipyard is engaged in design and

construction of Sea-going, Coastal, Harbour, Inland crafts and vessels. The product range which

initially was limited to simple inland cargo barges, deep-sea trawlers and dredgers has now been

upgraded to building manoeuvrable and power-packed Ocean Going Tractor Tugs, Cargo Ships,

Tankers and other support vessels required for the offshore industry.

The company was established by Mr. P C Kapoor and Mr. Vijay Kumar, two technocrat-cum-

entrepreneurs from IIT Kharagpur, who boldly forayed into the field in 1973, the then fully dominated

by public sector shipyards. Since then, the company has come a long way in the past 30 years of

its rendering expertise in Shipbuilding and Ship Repair.

Profiles offered: Senior Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – Naval Architecture


Two part written test. First part was majorly quant and second was based on ship theory

and CASDD. The whole test could be cracked if you know maths and your core courses.

A 40 minute interview.

Interview Process

They go over various questions asked in the test. Like, last year they asked to draw

diagrams of the mid-ship sections and the loading curves in the longitudinal direction

(buoyancy, weight, shear stress, bending moment)

They also grill you on your BTP/DDP. Be thorough with you project work and courses.

Your approach to the questions matters a lot. Learn your GZ curves well.


Bizense

BIZense Technologies is a world class software product company innovating the next generation

patent pending advertising platform. The BIZense team is passionate and driven by a single goal:

To architect and innovate a digital marketing platform of the future. Our aim is to provide a one

stop solution for digital marketing for the three screens - Mobile, PC and IPTV. It is headquartered

at Bangalore, India.

Profiles offered: Product Engineer



Written test, Quant, 1 hour

And an interview lasting half an hour

Interview Process

This one is important: remember the answers to test questions, they‟ll ask you to reason

your answers and also to solve unanswered questions

Preparation:

Solve puzzles and have good basics of C and C++

They will evaluate you on upon the logic and algorithms.

Do not neglect Quant problems.


Robert Bosch Engg. & Business Solutions

Robert Bosch GmbH or Bosch, is a multinational engineering and electronics company

headquartered in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. It is the world's largest supplier of

automotive components measured by 2011 revenues. The company was founded by Robert Bosch

in Stuttgart in 1886.

Bosch's core products are automotive components (including brakes, controls, electrical drives,

electronics, fuel systems, generators, starter motors and steering systems), industrial products

(including drives and controls, packaging technology and consumer goods and building products

(including household appliances, power tools, security systems and thermo-technology).

Profiles offered: Senior Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – CS, Electrical, Metallurgical and Materials | Dual Degree, M.Tech, MS – Applied

Mechanica, CS, Engineering Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials


Resume based initial shortlisting

Test included Quant, technical and logical aptitude sections (Online). Topics included were

Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, and KDOMS

Two rounds of interview. Technical lasting around 45-50 min and HR lasting around 30

min

Interview:

Technical round will cover up all the profile related questions. Many questions on C and

algorithms, microcontrollers and a puzzle

Be ready to be grilled on your internships and projects. Expect basic design concept based

questions or core mechanical stuff. (Depends on your Department. So please revise the

respective stuff!)

HR round had normal stuff like Why Bosch? , Higher studies, achievements, Bosch‟s

current work etc.

Preparation:

Please go through their website and have some knowledge about their ongoing work

Surf through all the courses and get your concepts right. Have a look at KDOMS,

Stress/Strain equations, engineering drawing, IC engines, Thermodynamics, FEM

Knowledge of C helps too

Prepare for questions on your resume and be honest. Participate in mock GD‟s and

Alumni interviews

Go through GATE material while preparing for the technical part. Check the material on

ftp servers


Broadcom Corporation

Broadcom Corporation is an American fabless semiconductor company in the

wireless and broadband communication business. The company is headquartered in

Irvine, California, USA.

Profiles Offered: Engineer – Systems Design

Open For: B.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Tech. – Electrical


Initial Short-listing : CGPA 8 Cut-Off

Written Test

Test: The test mostly consisted of both aptitude and tech questions

Aptitude - Tough. Most questions puzzles, probability

Tech - Easy. Deciding factor. Includes basic digital circuits

Interview: Interview is held in two rounds – HR Round and Technical Round

Technical round is around 90 minutes and HR Round is around 30 minutes

Technical round consisted of questions from topics such as Wireless communication -

fading, multipath, OFDM

Signal processing – DFT, Detection and Estimation - MMSE, linear MMSE, detection of

symbols, Probability - Bertrand's Paradox

HR - Basic set of HR questions

Preparation:

Concentrate on topics like Digital circuits ,Verilog FAQs, ASIC design flow

Gate Problems and puzzles


Cadbury

Cadbury is a British confectionery company owned by Mondelēz International. The company is

best known for its confectionery products including the Dairy Milk chocolate, the Creme Egg, and

the Roses selection box. It was also a constant constituent of the FTSE 100 from the index's 1984

inception until the company was bought by Kraft Foods in 2010. Cadbury is headquartered in

Uxbridge, London, and operates in more than fifty countries worldwide.

Profiles Offered: iTaste Technical

Open for: M.Tech. – Chemical, Mechanical


Resume Shortlist

Group Activity

Interview

Group Activity: Shortlisted students were asked to do a presentation in groups on any one of the

following topics:

Root cause analysis

Implementation of a quality assurance program

Employee involvement in quality improvement

Interview: Interview includes technical questions and HR. Be prepared for a stress interview

Preparation:

Basic knowledge of minor will help

Be prepared to answer all the technical and Operations management points of your

resume

Keep cool and figure out your answers for all the HR questions beforehand


Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc., also known as "CAT", is an American corporation which designs, manufactures,

markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers.

Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and

natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. They deliver products, services and technologies

in three principal lines of business: Machinery, Engines and Financial Products.

Profiles offered: Associate Engineer and Manufacturing LTDP (Leadership Training Development

Program)

Open for: B.Tech. - Mechanical, Electrical


Written test

Group discussion

One/two interviews

(i) Written test has three sections – two technical and one aptitude. The main topics for the test

are

Design

Manufacturing processes

Engines

Basics of fluid mechanics (hydraulics)

Aptitude section-general knowledge and English.

(ii) Group Discussion: The topics for group discussions are based on current affairs and general

knowledge, like the introduction of FDI markets. You can also be given more general topics like

importance of education, success in failure

(iii) Interviews: One or two rounds of interview

Technical questions based on the projects and internships can be asked. Be prepared for

practical applications of the concepts learned in class

Preparation:

Prepare well for standard HR questions

Leadership qualities, PoRs , resume are given weightage

Concentrate on Subjects like IC Engines, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Technology and

Strength of Materials

Importance is given to general knowledge

It is a leadership profile, the main focus was on communication skills, ability to work with

and lead a team


C-Dot

The Centre for Development of Telematics is an Indian Government owned

telecommunications technology development centre. It was established in 1984 with

initial mandate of designing and developing digital exchanges

Profiles Offered: Research Engineer

Open For: B.Tech. M.Tech. – CS, Electrical


Initial Short-listing: CGPA

No test, no Group Discussion

Interview:

Interview is held in a single Technical Round

Mostly consisted of core technical questions

Preparation:

Understanding of basics of all core courses


Chronus Corporation

Chronus offers cloud-based talent & career development software solutions that harness the

power of human connection to help organizations connect, engage, and develop their people.

Every day, leading organizations worldwide rely on Chronus for software solutions to mentor,

coach, and develop their employees, students, and members.

Profiles offered: Software Design Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – CS, Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering Physics | Dual Degree - CS


Test consisted of 4 parts and lasts 90 min.

a. Data structures i.e., Hash Tables (Collision avoidance) and Binary Trees (Order

Traversal)

b. Probability, Quant and Combinatorics

c. Web - CSS, JavaScript and SQL

d. And Programming Questions

Here are few examples of test questions

a. Given a number, find a permutation of the digits in the given number such that

the resultant number is the least permutation which is higher than the original

number.

b. Sums in a triangle

Two interviews, each about half an hour.

Interview Process

One round was all about programming questions. The problems are simple, but they are

interested in seeing how you go about solving the problem. Example: A sorted array of

numbers with each number repeated twice (like 1,1,4,4,10,10, etc.) except one particular

number. The goal is to find the number which is present only once.

The process of answering according to a student - Asked me to solve it in the easiest way.

It may not be optimal, (i.e., KISS principle - linear search) and then asked me to refine it so

that it is optimal (binary search). They were also particular about boundary cases, as their

company is insistent upon Test Driven Development (TDD).

The other round had HR questions based on your resume, expectations from job etc. Plus

they also asked students to rectify their mistakes from the test paper they wrote.

Preparation:

Tests will abstract and algorithm oriented in nature but interviews will evaluated based on

approach and logic to solve a problem. Proceeding in a calm logical manner would score

over being in a panic mode.

Since the company is involved primarily in creating web applications, knowledge of HTML,

CSS, JS and SQL is essential.

Here, there are a few problems of the type they ask in test. E.g., sums in a triangle


http://www.codechef.com/problems/SUMTRIAN/

Cisco

Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San

Jose, California, that designs, manufactures, and sells networking equipment.

Profiles Offered: Software Engineer/ Hardware Engineer

Open For: B.Tech., M.Tech. – CS, Electrical | Dual Degree – CS, Electrical, Engineering

Design


Initial Short-listing : Written Test

Test: Duration 1 hour

There were two profiles; Software and Hardware

Option to write both the tests

Aptitude section common to both the profiles; comparatively easy. Questions repeated

from previous year‟s question paper which given in the placement website

Questions in software profile included digital, microprocessor basics and some general

networking and operating systems questions

Topics for hardware profile was mostly digital IC design and some questions from analog

circuits

Interview: Interview is held in 3-4 rounds – one HR round and the remaining technical rounds

Round duration can vary from 20 minutes to 1 hour

Technical rounds - 1st round is everything based on your resume. If you can impress them

in your first round, you are half way through. Other technical rounds consist Electronics

and Communication Engineering basics, Networking, C programming, Data Structures,

Operating systems, Puzzles

HR rounds consisted of general HR questions

Preparation:

Focus on aptitude, then Programming / Algorithms and data structures

Good CGPA definitely helps. But systematic preparation is most important

In Interview, questions follow from the answers you give. So be careful while answering.

Don't bring in something you are not clear about


Citrix India R&D

Citrix Systems, Inc. is an American multinational software company founded in 1989, that provides

server and desktop virtualization, networking, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and cloud computing

technologies, including Xen open source products. Citrix currently services around 230,000

organizations worldwide with subsidiary operations in California and Massachusetts, and

additional development centres in Australia, India, Canada and the United Kingdom. Following the

acquisition of XenSource, Inc. in October 2007, Citrix spearheads the Xen open source hypervisor

project.


Open for: B.Tech., Dual Degree – CS, Electrical | M.Tech. – CS, Electrical, Mechanical


Test consisted of 2 parts and lasts 90 min- Data Strcuture and Quant. Last year test had

question on hash tables and finding least common ancestor (LCA) of two nodes of a

binary tree.

4 interviews with one dedicated HR round.

Interview Process

Technical round consists questions upon Data structures, Algorithms, Computer Networks,

DDP/BTP and C/C++

HR questions included your GATE Rank (they asked it last time!), expectations from job,

job preferences

Preparation:

Try to be upto-date about their work

Prepare for Quant and Maths

Revise your core subjects like Data structures, Networks, OS, DBMS

Go through FAQs from GeeksforGeeks.com, CareerCup.com, Data Structure Made Easy

Practice DP, trees, sorting, and string manipulation


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_virtualization

Cognizant

Cognizant is a global leader in business and technology services that helps clients bring the future

of work to life-today-in a business environment that is being transformed by accelerating

globalization, virtualization, and the shift toward cloud technologies.

Profiles offered: Associate

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Tech., MS, M.Sc. – All branches


One test


Tests: Shortlist is done based on the result of the test conducted. The test consists of two parts

basic quantitative skills and a short essay to test your English

Interview: Interview was held in two rounds. No technical round is held. One should be prepared

for basic HR questions, your understanding of your projects etc.

Preparation:

There is no technical round and no emphasis on technical background

Math and Puzzle solving skills are useful They were looking for people with good math

skills and team player

Prepare for all the basic HR questions beforehand, write them down

Get to know your resume very well

Puzzle solving skill will be useful


Coramandel

Coromandel International Limited is India‟s second largest phosphatic fertilizer player. It‟s in the

business segments of Fertilizers, Specialty Nutrients, Crop Protection and Retail. The Company

manufactures a wide range of fertilizers and markets around 2.9 million tons making it a leader in

its addressable markets. Coromandel was ranked #16 on Business Today's 2009 list of the Best

Companies to work for in India. The company confers Borlaug Award for outstanding Indian

scientist in the field of agriculture and environment

Profiles offered: Engineer Trainee

Open for: B.Tech. - Mechanical, Chemical


Initial shortlist (CGPA based, cut off was 7)

Online examination

Group discussion

Personal interview

Examination:

Pattern: Negative marking -0.5 marks, 50 questions (MCQ), 45 minutes

Topics covered: Basics of Mechanical Engineering. Mainly on manufacturing technology, Design of

Machine elements, Materials and Design, fluid mechanics and thermal power engineering.

Group discussion: Regular GD, topic was FDI last year.

Interviews:

Interview has both technical and HR rounds

Core questions are usually based on Manufacturing technology, Thermodynamics,

strength of materials and Heat transfer

Turbo machines questions are asked, mainly based on pumps. Fluid mechanics concepts

are also tested

Preparation:

Design terminology should be brushed up

Interns or course work related to what the company does will be an advantage

Having a sound knowledge of core courses is very important


Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse Group is a leading financial services company, advising clients in all aspects of

finance, across the globe and around the clock. Credit Suisse operates in two global divisions-

Private Banking & Wealth Management and Investment Banking pursuing a client-focused

integrated bank strategy.

Profiles offered: Business Analyst



Five-rounds of interview

Interview: Interview was held in five rounds.

Three rounds of HR

Finance (Technical)

Puzzles

Preparation:

Strong resume helps

Be thorough on finance based puzzles and current affairs

Strong HR preparation is necessary

High CGPA will always help

Good internship, POR and minor will also be useful for the interviews.


Crisil

CRISIL is a global analytical company providing ratings, research, and risk and policy advisory

services. CRISIL is India's leading ratings agency and is also the foremost provider of high-end

research to the world's largest banks and leading corporations. With sustainable competitive

advantage arising from CRISIL, unmatched credibility, market leadership across businesses, and

large customer base, we deliver analysis, opinions, and solutions that make markets function

better.

Profiles offered: Graduate Trainee

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree – All branches | Dual Degree – Aerospace, Biotech, Chemical, Civil,

CS, Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials, Ocean


Screening Test


Test: The 60 minute test consists of four parts

DI

English

Finance

Quantitative ability

Interview: Interview was held in two rounds.

Finance (Technical)

Marketing

Sample Questions:

Black Scholes pricing assumption

Modern portfolio theory

Preparation:

Finance: Reading financial statement and analyzing it, general view of current situation of

the economy..

Good Communication is necessary especially for marketing

Accounting knowledge

Probability


Cybermarine

Cybermarine is a well-diversified design and engineering services firm with a clear focus on ship

design, offshore engineering, naval architecture and Marine software. Started in 1992 as a

partnership firm under the name “AB Marine Consultants“, they have meta morphed in to a one

stop shop for design and engineering services spanning the entire gamut of design services

required by Marine and Oil & Gas players.

Profiles offered: Naval Architect, Ocean Engineer, Structural Engineer

Open for: Dual Degree, PhD – Ocean | M.Tech. – Ocean, Civil

Interview Process:

Questions are generally asked upon final year project. Beware the toughness may be

higher. The interviewer is friendly and gives more importance to project related topics

Good knowledge of offshore design i.e., restoring forces on offshore platform, ship theory

and ship structures, dynamics of floating body and your project related topics. They also

check upon your internships

Example problems include Semi-submersible with 2 legs flooded diagonally, what

happens? How much does it sink? Which is critical axis of stability?

Generally the interview would go on for half an hour and HR questions are very rare


Deloitte

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited is one of the Big Four professional services firms

along with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young, and KPMG. Deloitte is the

largest professional services network in the world by revenue and has 193,000

employees in more than 150 countries providing audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk

and financial advisory services. In 2012, it was reported that in the UK, Deloitte has

the largest number of clients amongst FTSE 250 companies. Its global headquarters

is located in New York City, United States.

Profiles Offered: Analyst

Open for: Dual Degree – Civil


Resume Shortlist

Two rounds of Interview

Interview: Interview will be held in two rounds.

First round will be about projects, internships and a few HR questions

In the second round you will be quizzed on your opinions on construction industry

Preparation:

Courses like Construction Management, Project management, IPM will definitely help

Be prepared on the courses and project works that you mention in your resume

Read newspapers, blogs about the construction industry and keep yourself updated


Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank AG is a German global banking and financial services company. It employs more

than 100,000 people in over 70 countries, and has a large presence Europe, America, Asia-pacific

and the emerging markets. It was the largest foreign exchange dealer in the world. The bank

offers financial products and services in sales, trading, research and origination of debt and equity,

mergers and acquisitions, risk management, corporate finance, wealth management, retail

banking for private and business clients.

Profiles offered: Analyst



Resume shortlist

Two-round interview

Resume shortlist: Shortlist is based on the peaks in the resume. Initiatives taken in

PORs, Resume achievements in the field of sports, literature and arts contribute in

resume short listing. A crisp and well written resume forms a good first impression

Interview: Interview was held in two rounds.

HR round

Puzzle solving and discussion on current affairs

Preparation:

The standard HR questions can be found online. Be prepared to answer questions like

'why do you want to join our company?', 'why do you prefer a career in investment

banking over consulting' or vice versa.

You must know your resume inside out as some HR questions will be directly based on

you resume. Highlight you role, achievement and learning outcome while answering such

questions.

Puzzles- 'Herd on the street' is a helpful book. Ample puzzles for investment banking

interviews can be found online.

Current affairs- economic times, blogs by journalists, discussion with friends etc., shall be

good enough for the preparation. Basic understanding of current affairs is tested. Rather

than just being aware about the global and national issues, it‟s important to know a few

issues/events in detail and take a stand on them. You can let the interviewer know which

events you are aware about and direct the course of the interview.

The company allots buddies from the firm who will help with placement preparation.

Sample Questions:

Identifying the reasons for loss incurred by a motel. (relevant data was provided)

Evaluating different aspects of setting up a business.

Guesstimate: Estimate the number of windows in a skyscraper.


Estimate the scope of 4G in India. Is introducing 4G a good idea? (reason)

A foreign elevator company operating in India is incurring losses. What are the likely issues

and how can they be fixed?


Dr.Reddy‟s

Dr. Reddy‟s began as an API manufacturer in 1984, producing high-quality APIs to first the Indian,

and later, the international markets. In 1987, we started our formulations operations and, after

becoming a force to reckon with in the Indian formulations market, went international in 1991. Dr.

Reddy‟s - India today is more than a 200 million dollar venture with presence in almost all major

therapeutic areas.

Profiles Offered: Management Trainee

Open for: B.Tech. – Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical | Dual Degree - Chemical


Written test

Group Discussion

Personal Interview

Written test:

A 60 minute test of 100 questions with 50 questions of basic quantitative math, 10 on verbal

reasoning and 50 technical questions

Group Discussion:

It was a role play kind of a discussion where each of the candidates was assigned a role of a

company personnel and given a situational question

Interview:

Only one round of interview of about 30 minutes

The interview had technical round and not specifically HR

The interview was emphasized on core technical mechanical engineering questions with

basic HR questions

Preparation:

Thorough preparation of core subjects of mechanical engineering

Thermodynamics, IC Engines, R & AC, Turbo machinery, DME, Strength of materials,

Engineering Materials, Manufacturing were important for core test, technical questions

The HR questions were generic


DRDO

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) works under Department of Defence

Research and Development of Ministry of Defence. DRDO is working in various areas of military

technology which include aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation

engineering systems, missiles, materials, naval systems, advanced computing, simulation and life

sciences.

Profiles offered last year: Scientist „B‟

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Tech. – Electrical, Mechanical, CS, Aerospace, Chemical,

Metallurgical and Materials, Naval Architecture


Shortlist based on resume and CGPA

Interview

Single round interview (1 hour) – purely technical

Preparation suggested:

Concentrate on basic Naval architecture and Ocean engineering topics and Fluid

mechanics

Prepare well on your project as they tend to focus on DDP/BTP

Advantage if your project matches with DRDO interests

Relevant Courses:

Ship Theory

Ship Resistance and propulsion

Ship Hydrodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Offshore structures

wave hydrodynamics

Other details about DRDO:

Design, development and testing of underwater weapons, and associated systems,

Hydrodynamic studies of surface and sub-surface platforms and bodies, Stealth

technologies for naval platforms, Technologies for underwater surveillance, Study of ocean

environment and underwater materials etc are few fields that DRDO takes interest

NPOL,NSTL and NMRL are the Naval related labs under DRDO


Eaton

Eaton Corporation Inc. is an American global diversified power management company with 2012

sales of $16.31 billion. The company is a leading provider of electrical components and systems for

power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial

and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for commercial and

military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel

economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers

in more than 150 countries.

Profiles Offered: ETPL/Engineer/Lead Engineer

Open for: Dual Degree – Aerospace, Engineering Design, Electrical, Mechanical | M.Tech. –

Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Electrical, Mechanical | PhD – Mechanical


Resume based & CGPA cut off

2 interviews: (around 45 minutes each)

Most of the technical interviews revolve around the projects and internships done and

they check how thorough you are with them

It also helps to know other basic engineering topics like strength of materials, FEM, etc.

If you are not comfortable in any subject, you can always build on the ones that you are

good at. You will be evaluated on your depth in your chosen subject

Be ready for technical questions, basics in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structures, etc. Go

through the basic core courses

The HR round for ETLP primarily tried to see how the candidate deals with conflicts in the

team which he may be leading. This they do by telling the candidate to recount stories

from life where they either learned something, or had to implement a solution which

didn't work, or had to settle a dispute and so on

Questions might be about any times you went against authority, when you had a bad

relationship with someone and how you sorted it out, strengths, weaknesses, etc.

There are standard convincing, sometimes untruthful, redundant answers. Avoid them, it

makes things much simpler

Preparation:

Brush through the projects done and also refresh basic engineering subjects like strength

of materials, detail design, basic elec, etc.

Focus on courses that you really like and know them in and out. Speaking with confidence

really helps

Write down all the possible questions and answers in a note and keep browsing it. It varies

from person to person. Some people can speak their mind well without having a written

material


It‟s also important that the candidate be in control of where the interview is going so that

he can bring it to his strong points

Project matching their profile

Communication skills. With experience, one learns how to speak to managers, what they

expect, etc.

Have a very good idea of who you are and what you want

Stay calm and confident. Know very well about the company and prepare with the attitude

that this isn't your last resort, but with humility and seriousness. They can easily identify

over confidence and carefree attitude and might result in rejection. This is true for mech.

core companies. They prefer hard working, organized and disciplined people


Energo Engineering

Energo Group is a multi-disciplinary group with diversified interests in Power, Energy,

Ports & other Process Industries. Commencing operations in 1987, Energo now

offers a wide range of EPC Services & Products including Balance of Power Plant

(BoP) Packages, Bulk Material & Ash Handling Plants, Pneumatic Conveying and

Auxiliary Systems of Thermal Power Plants & other Process Industries. Energo also

offers Engineering Services for Thermal Power Plants and is one of the leading

Engineering Companies in India.

Profiles Offered: Executive Trainee Engineer

Open For: B.Tech. – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical | Dual Degree – Civil




Test consisted of 3 sections

First section - 10 short answer type questions like

o What is the difference between engineer and manager

o How will you deal with a manager who is less qualified than you are?

o How will you deal when your approach is better than the manager's?

Second Section - around 30 Multiple Choice Questions to test your attitude and

understand your nature

Third Section – Two essays

Interview: Interview is held in either a single HR round or in two rounds – One HR and one

Technical

Round duration 25 minutes each

Technical round mostly constituted of questions from resume and on internships

HR round mostly consisted of questions on your background, interests, abilities,

personality

Group Discussion:

Duration 15 minutes and 8 members

Panelists were looking for good listening skills, direction of the discussion

Military, socio-economic, technology, growth rate, demographics and it's impact on

economic productivity, food security are some of the common topics.

GD and aptitude test performance are given a lot of weight age in the selection process

apart from being selection rounds.


Preparation:

Have a firm group on basics, heat transfer in specific

Prior fundaes on psychometric tests may help


Essex Lake Group

Essex Lake Group LLC, is a young and unique firm. IT includes a team of highly skilled analytics

scientists recruited from some of the world‟s top universities and consulting firms. It focuses on

uncovering hidden profit opportunities for clients in financial services, telecom, health care, travel

and leisure services.

Profiles offered: Business Analyst



Three-rounds of interview

Test:

HR based interview: Quizzed on guesstimate and case studies. Resume points were asked.

HR interview: Completely HR based questions

Final interview: 1 Case study and 4 puzzles.

Sample Questions:

Guesstimate: Estimate the number of cycles sold in Chennai in the year 2012.

Case study: I have a printing service whose sales are dipping so what should I do?

How should I run a 3 screen multiplex?

Preparation:

Decent math skills help.

Basic knowledge of minor (IE) was tested.

Preparation for CAT will prepare you for Quant.

For HR questions refer to “64 HR questions

Case studies: Refer to “Case In point” and website called www.caseinterview.com


http://www.caseinterview.com/

EXL Service Holdings Inc.

EXL is business process solutions company. We integrate operations management services,

decision analytics and technology platforms to deliver immediate results and long-term business

impact. We work as a strategic partner to help our clients simplify and streamline business

operations, improve corporate finance, manage compliance, create new channels for growth, and

better adapt to change.

Profiles offered: Senior Programmer Analyst



Resume shortlist

Selection Test


Test: The test is similar to CAT. 30 minutes are given to solve 30 questions. It has three sections

Logical reasoning

Verbal Reasoning

Quantitative ability

Interview: Two rounds of interviews are conducted. 2 rounds of interviews were taken.

1st round: HR questions and a case study. Asked about BTP (which was related to analytics

and optimization).It went about for 45 minutes.

2nd round: HR questions were asked. Gave 2-3 probability problems to solve .

Sample Questions:

Case study: A company XYZ has 50 % shares in a mall. Some B company has 30% shares.

A foreign company comes and buys company B. Now company XYZ comes to you and

asks what should XYZ do? What would you advise?

Preparation:

High CGPA will be useful

Good PORs will help

Decent quantitative ability and analytics background will be helpful


Exter

Exeter Group has been helping its clients create business value by providing business analysis,

planning, design, and implementation. Every Exeter consultant brings a blend of business savvy

and technical expertise to every project, enabling us to skillfully craft realistic, powerful solutions

that enable businesses to grow and prosper.




Selection Test

An interview

Test: Shortlist is on basis of a 2 hour test.

Case study based interview.

Interview: Interview will be both HR oriented as well as technical.

Sample Questions:

Case study - Your client holds an online website for booking cabs. Due to some reasons,

the site is not attracting a lot of customers. Suggest and implement a way so as to

increase the no. of customers visiting the website.

Interview-Some questions from resume and feasibility of case study.

Preparation:

Decent CGPA will be a plus point.

Coding, implementing data structures using C++ knowledge is required.

Knowledge of operations research is essential.


Feedback Infra

Feedback Infra Private Limited is a leading professional and technical services company in

the infrastructure sector in India. From concept to commissioning, they offer an integrated

suite of services across all sectors of infrastructure. Feedback infra has multidisciplinary team

that brings expert skills and deep sector knowledge comprising of Engineers, Planners,

MBAs, Chartered Accountants, Social & Environmental Scientists and Transaction Advisory

experts who support clients to address specific infrastructure procurement challenges.

Profiles Offered: Associate Analyst

Open for: Dual Degree – Civil


Group Discussion

Two rounds of Interviews

Interview: First interview will be with the panelists and the other, a telephonic interview with the

Head of the Division from Delhi

Preparation:

Be aware of the recent affairs in the sector

Investopedia (Website), Economic Times shall help for finance preparation you should be

able to explain the current real world scenarios


Flipkart

Flipkart is a leading destination for online shopping in India. Now, you can not only buy books

online through Flipkart, but also mobile phones & mobile accessories, laptops, computer

accessories, cameras, movies, music, televisions, refrigerators, air-conditioners, washing-machines,

MP3 players and products from a host of other categories. Some of the top selling brands on

Flipkart are Samsung, HTC, Nokia, Dell, HP, Sony, Canon, Nikon, LG, Toshiba, Philips, Braun, Bajaj

and Morphy Richards. The website offers some of the best prices and a completely hassle free

shopping experience in India. Flipkart Software: Basic courses such as data structures, algorithms

etc. With a team of around 2500 members, the company operates from offices in Bangalore,

Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata.

Profiles offered: Software development engineer [SDE], Graduate Trainee [GT]

Open For: SDE - B.Tech., Dual degree, M.Tech. - CS | GT - B.Tech. Dual Degree – All branches


Flipkart GT: First round was a CAT type test. Second round was GD. Topics given were an

abstract one. Third round was personal interview. The first round was a technical interview

and the second round was a HR interview. Few had only a HR round

Flipkart SDE: An online programming test was conducted and then candidates were

shortlisted based on their performance. Shortlisted candidates had 3 or 4 rounds of

technical interviews

Preparation:

Flipkart GT: There were no pre-placement talks and hence no guidelines were given by

the company. But, during placements, the profile stressed heavily on communication skills.

Any prior experience in business would greatly help. They also looked at general

awareness about the e-commerce market. Apart from that, performance in the test and

the GD mattered a lot. Most of the placement tests are CAT based. If you are interested

about placements, make sure you prepare for CAT questions. During interview, employers

look for your confidence and communication skills

Flipkart SDE: The Pre-placement talk was conducted a day before the placement date and nothing

was clearly specified except that the selection was based on the online programming contest.

During placements problem solving skills and coding were the few things they were very keen on.

Concentrate more on problem solving especially dynamic programming questions


Futures First

Part of GHF Group, Futures First operates in seven locations across India with its head office in

Gurgaon. The company is involved in activities leading to trading in derivatives in exchanges in

UK, US and mainland Europe all over the world. The entrepreneurial nature of this business

demands the commitment of dynamic and talented people who can compete at the highest level

to meet the demands of these intense financial markets. When you are working for Futures First,

you are involved in the international financial markets and in competition with the major

investment banks and largest financial institutions in the world. At Futures First, you make daily

decisions based on financial, political, environmental and social events that shape our world and

affect financial markets. You make these decisions based on your own skills and judgment.

Profiles offered: Market Trading Analyst.

Open For: B.Tech. Dual Degree – All branches | M.Sc. - Mathematics


The selection process consists of two tests and two rounds of interview (No GD). There is no CGPA

cutoff as such, but a good academic performance will certainly be useful (CGPA, good internships

and related projects). They also select people based on the competition conducted by them -

"Trade Mogul" (This process is not a part of our campus recruitment process).

Test: Last year, the first test was for 5 min and contained 30 questions. All the questions were

based on simple math calculations. The second one was for 30 min and contained 30 questions.

All the questions were based on Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.

Interview: Last year, both the rounds contained HR questions as well as questions from finance.

The interviews will be stress interviews. How the student handles pressure is an important criteria

in the selection process. Proofs could be asked for any claims/answers given by the student, so

being absolutely sure about one's claims is essential.

Preparation: CAT preparation will be helpful for cracking the written test. Apart from this courses

in Finance like Accounting, Principles of Economics, Fundamentals of Operations Research will be

useful for preparation. A good knowledge of the current affairs in the finance sector is important

to crack the interviews. NCFM and CFA exams' preparation materials can also be used.


Galaxy Surfactants

Galaxy Surfactants is today a global leader supplying a wide range of innovative products to over

1000 customers in 99 countries. These include the world's leading brands. They have a wide range

of specialty chemicals which includes Surfactants, Mild Surfactants, Rheology Modifiers, Pearlizing

Agents, Conditioning Agents, blends based on innovative concepts, proteins, Quats for personal

care. Galaxy is Certified Preferred Supplier to Colgate, Star Status Supplier for Unilever, Strategic

Mind Partner with Henkel, Green Channel Holder of Reckitt Benckiser.

Profiles offered: Management Trainee or Engineer Trainee

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree M.Tech. – Chemical


A test covering chemical engineering fundaes like mass balance, energy balance,

conversions, pumps and processes. It‟s a 1.5 hour written exam.

A psychometric test based on aptitude and general reasoning before the interview

60 minute interview

Interview Process

Here, the questions included topics like design, pressure vessels, pumps, scale-ups and

your resume.

It was a single round with both HR and technical questions. HR questions included

Preparation:

Start early so that you brush up your courses and aptitude skills

Refer Mcabe and also try to highlight any of your work which could relate to the profile

offered.

Added skills such as Orcaflex are a plus point.


General Motors

General Motors commonly known as GM is an American multinational automotive corporation

headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and the world's largest automaker, by vehicle unit sales, in

2011. GM employs 202,000 people and does business in some 157 countries. General Motors

produces cars and trucks in 31 countries, and sells and services these vehicles through the

following divisions/brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden, as well as

two joint ventures in China, Shanghai GM and SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile. GM's OnStar

subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security and information services.

General Motors India Private Limited is a 50:50 partnership between General Motors and SAIC

that is engaged in the automobile business in India. It is the 5th largest automobile manufacturing

company in India. General Motors India started its journey in 1996 in India and has completed 16

years of operation in India.

Profiles offered: Post Graduate Engineer Trainee

Open For: Dual Degree – Aerospace, Chemical, Engineering Design, Electrical, Mechanical,

Metallurgical and Materials | M.Tech. – Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Mechanical, Chemical,

Electrical, Metallurgical and Materials | MS – Electrical, Engineering Design

Selection Procedure: Resume based shortlist

Interview - 2 rounds: 45 min + 30 min (HR)

Useful Courses - All automotive related courses- Strength of materials, Vehicle Dynamics, Engines,

Stress Theories, Finite element analysis.

Interview: Rigorous questions on courses mentioned in the resume.

HR round has standard HR questions. Their HR interview was just a filter to see if the guys that

qualified the technical round were whole hearted about getting into the company. Questions like

why GM, why not other auto companies, tell me why you suit the job etc.

General Tips - When given the opportunity to ask questions, get to know about the company

profile and what will be the candidate‟s role if selected. If you are looking just at core, then give

the tech interview more importance. You should have a solid course or project that you can

elaborate about to make an impression.

Preparation:

Start early around mid-September. Structure the preparation. Make clear demarcation between

core and non-core preparation, follow the time table strictly. Keep track aspects

covered/uncovered. (prep for tech, HR, aptitude, GD etc).It is easy to lose track of all this stuff. List

down core companies you want to get in, make a check on the relevant courses/projects and

make resume accordingly. If you fall short of time, revising the courses you are most interested/

your best projects is more helpful than doing over the basic 1st year courses. A vital quality to a

placement aspirant would be a relaxed state of mind. The last thing an employer would want is his

employee succumbing to stress.


Global Analytics

Global Analytics, uses the power of advanced analytics to fundamentally change the way people

do business with the under banked. Combining superior analytics, clear strategic thinking, and

top-tier talent, they have a proven ability to create innovative credit products that serve our

customers respectfully and responsibly. Global Analytics is one of the most capable analytics

companies in the world, with over 300 scientists, engineers and business analysts.


Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Tech. – All branches


Three-rounds of interview

Interview: Three rounds of interviews are conducted.

Round 1: Quantitative ability questions, subjective questions regarding developing

algorithms.

Round 2: Puzzle solving

Round 3: Majorly based on your approach in the first round

Preparation:

Approach to solve a puzzle is what you shall be tested upon.

Selection also includes a psychometric test


Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking and securities firm that engages in global

investment banking, securities, investment management, and other financial services.

Profile offered: Analyst

Open For: All Programmes except PhD – All branches

Selection Process: Shortlist was made primarily on the basis of the written test, although resumes

were also asked to be submitted.

Written Test: The test contains four sections out of which only 2 have to be attempted. The

sections are:

Engineering/ Olympiad mathematics

Algorithm

Network theory

Formulation of Solutions/ Modeling based section.

42 people shortlisted based on test from about 200 applicants.

Personal Interview- mostly 3 tech rounds and one HR round- number of rounds varies from

person to person.

Tech Round: The questions will be tailor made based on the sections you attempted in the test.

General mathematical skills were tested- questions on linear algebra, probability, Olympiad type

questions etc.

Algorithm- questions on OS, coding etc.(more for candidates from CS)

Details about projects/interns done were asked.

HR round: Regular HR questions, with questions based on resume were asked, almost all sections

of resume were covered.

Preparation:

Good grasp in mathematics, especially in the fields-calculus, linear algebra and probability. They

expect the candidates to be thorough with everything mentioned in the resume and be capable of

answering any question based on anything mentioned in the resume in good detail. So it is

important to know your resume points very well. Adequate knowledge about algorithms and

operating systems is required. Be confident in the way you answer questions during interview.

Relevant Courses: Basic Calculus/ Linear Algebra/ Probability/ Theory of random processes/

Statistics/ Graph theory/For CS profiles- Discrete Maths, Algorithms, OS, basic CS courses.

Candidates aspiring for the CS profiles are expected to have a good knowledge of coding.


HCL Technologies

HCL Technologies Limited is an Indian provider of Information technology services

and consulting company headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Profiles Offered: Software Engineer / Senior Technical Management Trainee

Open For: B.Tech. – Aerospace, CS, Electrical


Initial shortlist was Walk-In

Interview: Technical Round

Duration 50 minutes

Resume based

Preparation:

They were looking for the course Product Design

Have a good number of projects and know each and every aspect of the projects

mentioned

Have the ability to relate course content to the project development


Hero MotoCorp

Hero Motocorp Ltd., formerly Hero Honda, is an Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer

based in New Delhi, India. Hero Honda started in 1984 as a joint venture between Hero Cycles of

India and Honda of Japan.

Profiles Offered: Graduate Engineer Trainee [B.Tech.] Post Graduate Engineer Trainee [M.Tech.]

Open for: B.Tech., M.Tech. - Mechanical


C.G.P.A. and a written objective test (60 minutes):

Duals & M.Techs (PGET profile) could sit for the GD directly

Written test based on Core and Quant

Group Discussion:

They clearly specified that they were looking for analytical ability to assess the situation

and the way one leads/mingles with the group

You need not speak throughout the GD. You should make certain good points and

complement others points. Giving examples to substantiate your point helps

They select people who made some sensible arguments. Also, for managerial profiles, one

should be able to direct the discussion without actually commanding it

Logical points, teamwork, quality, and fluency of speaking are qualities looked for

After the GD (for people who clear it), there might be a personality assessment test, but it

was not an elimination round. They give a set of 50 words and ask to select the most

appropriate words that you want to see in others. And the same set of words are given

again and you have to select which of them are relevant to you

One interview: (Tech. + HR) (15-20 minutes)

Be ready for questions from Strength of Materials, IC engines, etc. ; especially numbers(

say the Ultimate tensile strength of mild steel); for PGET it‟s more about the project

Projects, future aspirations in the company, basic questions on automobiles are common

topics discussed in interviews

Again numbers are important, questions like, what the typical value of ignition delay is,

defining ignition delay for CI/SI engine are common

Some questions on IC Engines. Mostly the questions are on the projects and internships.

Try and drive the interview if you can, based on your prior experience in the industry or

projects, and don‟t lose your cool if the interviewers retaliate. Stay confident with your

knowledge throughout

HR:

Be ready with answers to standard HR questions


The interview is a mix of HR + Tech which gives you enough time to get comfortable, If

you were fumbling in tech, HR would step in with a question and vice versa

Preparation:

The start of an interview is really important, so work on your HR answers as well as the 'tell

me about „yourself'. Frame your answers in a way the interviewer expects them to be

Revise my core fundaes. Prepared about my internships and projects

DDP in relevant field helps, presence of mind, sense of humor, keeping things relevant

even in GD, are important aspects

Reading through handwritten notes of core courses saves a lot of effort and time. You

have to master a few courses like Turbo machines, Mfg. Tech and IC Engines(these 3 are

important for most of the companies; don't neglect turbo)

DOME; SOM; KDOMS; Heat transfer are important topics

Be thorough with your resume and also the important core courses. Having mock GDs

and interviews will help a lot

The most important thing is the resume. So please get your resume checked multiple

times by multiple people; even the best people can‟t find faults at times, then check it

yourself and know your resume inside out


Coca Cola The Coca-Cola Company re-entered India through its wholly owned subsidiary,

Coca-Cola India Private Limited and re-launched Coca-Cola in 1993 after the

opening up of the Indian economy to foreign investments in 1991. The Coca-Cola

Company's brands in India include Coca-Cola, Fanta Orange, Limca, Sprite, Thums

Up, Burn, Kinley, Maaza, Minute Maid Pulpy Orange, Minute Maid Nimbu Fresh and

the Georgia Gold range of teas and coffees and Vitingo (a beverage fortified with

micro-nutrients. The Coca-Cola system in India directly employs over 25,000 people

including those on contract. The system has created indirect employment for more

than 1,50,000 people in related industries through its vast procurement, supply and

distribution system.

Profiles Offered: Scope Trainee

Open for: B.Tech. - Mechanical, Electrical


Initial shortlist (resume based )

Group Discussion

Personal interview

Interview: Technical and HR rounds

Preparation:

Refrigeration is a very crucial topic; almost every panel had a question based on

refrigeration

Be prepared with standard HR questions. The profile is managerial, so you can expect

situation based HR questions

Be very thorough with the work done at you previous internship and all prior projects

Previous Questions/GD topics:

In today's world, only technical knowledge is not enough to be a leader

Importance of Foreign Direct Investment


Honda*

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a

manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle

manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion

engines measured by volume, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines each

year. Honda surpassed Nissan in 2001 to become the second-largest Japanese automobile

manufacturer. As of August 2008, Honda surpassed Chrysler as the fourth largest automobile

manufacturer in the United States. Honda was the seventh largest automobile manufacturer in the

world in 2010.

Aside from their core automobile and motorcycle businesses, Honda also manufactures garden

equipment, marine engines, personal watercraft and power generators, amongst others. Since

1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/robotics research and released their

ASIMO robot in 2000. They have also ventured into aerospace with the establishment of GE

Honda Aero Engines in 2004 and the Honda HA-420 Honda Jet, scheduled to be released in 2012.

Profile offered – Automobile R&D Engineer

Open for– Mechanical, Aerospace, Engineering Design, Applied Mechanics

Selection Procedure: Written test followed by two rounds of interviews

Test – There are two parts – quant and psychometric test. For the quant part of the test, it is basic

quant and preparation for CAT is sufficient. For the psychometric test, there are about 320

questions with many of them similar. So, try and answer them with a clear mind without having

second thoughts

Interviews – There are two rounds of interviews, each for half an hour. There is no distinction

between the technical and HR rounds. The questions are mostly generic in nature – why Honda,

why Japan, tell us about yourself etc. They are looking for a fit with the company. They are

interested in automobiles, not other fields they are into

Preparation:

Interest in automobiles, helps if you have an automobile-heavy resume

Very good technical skills and knowledge

Projects related to automobiles

Latest developments related to Honda

Standard HR questions, align yourself with Honda and Japan


Housing Co In

A team of developers, engineers, artists, professional problem solvers, economists and

takeout critics, working around the clock make Housing Co In the best Housing portal. They

thrive on innovation and love creating beautiful things.

Profiles Offered: Software/Mobile/Andriod/Windows/ i OS Developer

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree – All Branches


Resume based shortlist

Skype Interview

Interview: Was questioned on general HR questions and a few technical questions based on

coding

Preparation:

Basic knowledge in coding and android development software is definitely helpful

Will be a good idea to take a course on GIS


Hindustan Unilever Limited

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's largest consumer goods company. Its products

include foods, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products. It is headquartered in

Mumbai, India with presence in over 20 consumer categories and over 700 million Indian

consumers using its products. HUL has produced many business leaders for corporate India.

HUL regularly features in the Forbes list of world‟s most reputed companies. It was the number

one employer of choice for B-school students in 2011 and retained the “Dream

Employer” status. It was named the most innovative company in India by Forbes in 2011 and

ranked 6th in the world.

Profile offered: Management Trainee

Open for: B.Tech. and Dual Degree – Mechanical, Chemical


Initial shortlisting (based on online application)

Group discussions

Two rounds of interview

Initial Shortlist:

It is done based on an online application form, which has questions on basic details,

internships, projects and a few HR questions. Each of these questions had a character limit,

hence had to be filled carefully, such that you can convey maximum in the least words

Group discussion: The group is presented with a case study which you get 15 min to go

through. The solutions were already presented and the group has to discuss merits and

demerits of the strategies and evolve a consensus

Interviews: Two rounds of interview, with each round for about 40 minutes. The first interview

is technical based on the projects done and questions on the chosen area of interest. The

second interview is HR with standard questions like greatest achievement, social work and

objective in life

Preparation:

Preparation of core subjects is important

Be thorough with your resume and a very good application

Sound technical knowledge of the projects and selected area of interest is a must

PoRs and extra-curricular will be an advantage

General knowledge should be brushed up


The short listing for GD is based on the validity of the points presented, the ability to

project ideas clearly and convincingly, confidence and the thought process and

approach to the problem presented


Hyundai*

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company

(HMC), South Korea and is the largest passenger car exporter and the second largest car

manufacturer in India. HMIL presently markets 8 models of passenger cars across segments. The

A2 segment includes the EON, Santro, i10 and the i20, the A3 segment includes the Accent and

the Verna, the A5 segment includes the Sonata Transform and the SUV segment includes the

Santa Fe. HMIL's fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plants near Chennai boasts of the

most advanced production, quality and testing capabilities in the country. HMIL has been India's

number one exporter for seven years in a row. HMIL has set up a modern multi-million dollar R&D

facility in Hyderabad. The R&D center endeavors to be a center of excellence in automobile

engineering.

Hyundai is the world‟s fastest growing automaker and fourth largest car manufacturer across the

globe. Hyundai operates the world's largest integrated automobile manufacturing facility in Ulsan,

which is capable of producing 1.6 million units annually.

Profile offered – Post Graduate Program in Top Management

Open for– Mechanical, Metallurgical, Engineering Design and Chemical Engineering students


Shortlisting based on resume and a general aptitude test followed by one interview

Test – The test is based on quant and general aptitude. Brushing up quant fundaes for CAT is

helpful for preparation. The test is conducted after initial resume shortlisting

Interview – There is just one round of interview for twenty minutes. The interview is based on

general HR questions. Be prepared for answering typical HR questions. It is a leadership profile.

The company sponsors post-graduation in South Korea followed by a global assignment. They are

specifically looking for people with leadership qualities and the ability to take initiatives. Good

communication skills are a must

Preparation:

Quant preparation

Communication skills

Standard HR questions

Leadership qualities

Be prepared for a four year bond after post-graduation

General knowledge


IBM-IRL

International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American multinational technology and

consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and

sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services

in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Profile offered: Software Engineer

Open for: B.Tech., Dual Degree, MS – CS, Electrical | M.Tech. – CS, Electrical, Mathematics | M.Sc. –

Mathematics


Preliminary screening test: basic Math will be tested. Selected students are called for

interviews

Technical Interview: Since it is a research profile, they will ask you to talk about your areas

of interest and specifically, what work you have done in those areas

The work entails research related to practical applications. They give out just one offer every year.

They do usually have a waitlist though. In case the person who is made the offer rejects it, the next

guy is given an offer

CG CUTOFF: 9 and above


IBM

The International Business Machines Corporation (commonly referred as IBM) is an

American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in

Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and markets computer

hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in

areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Profiles Offered: Associate Consultant, Associate Software Engineer, Associate

Hardwar Engineer, Associate System Engineer

Open For: Each profile open for different set of branches.


Initial Short-listing : CGPA Cut Off >8

Online Test + Written Test

Test: Online Test - Duration 90 minutes + Written Test 30 minutes for Hardware profile

Online Test -Quants, Number Series ; Calculators were not allowed

Written Test - Semiconductor Basics

Interview: Interview is held in either 1 round for non-core profile or several rounds of technical

interviews for Hardware

Technical round consisted of questions form topics like VLSI, Semiconductors (BJT, MOS),

ASIC Design Flow, CMOS Process Flow

HR rounds consisted of general HR questions

Group Discussion: Group Discussion is held for non-core profiles

Duration varies from 20-30 minutes with 11 members

Topic - How can business consultants contribute to making the world a smarter place to

live?

Preparation:

Never ever mention GRE or MS or any higher studies, for that matter, in any placement

interview if you want to get placed in that company

Practicing quant, puzzle solving and GD from early in the semester would definitely help

Core placement: be thorough with the core fundaes

Practice general quant questions without a calculator


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_corporation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_corporation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consultant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armonk%2C_New_York

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_computer_hardware

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_software

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrastructure

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrastructure

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consultant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainframe_computer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanotechnology

IITIAM Systems

Ittiam Systems is an Embedded Software and Systems Design Company which

specializes in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) based applications in Multimedia and

Communications domains. Its core competencies include RTL Design, Multimedia

Codec, Middleware, Board Design and Application Software. Ittiam has a global

customer base of over 300 companies in OEM / ODM industry and ASIC / SOC

industry.

Profiles Offered: Engineer

Open For: B.Tech., Dual Degree, M.Tech. – CS, Electrical




Questions were mostly from the core subjects

Interview: Interview is held in two rounds – technical and HR

Technical round consisted of questions form topics like DSP, Digital Communications,

Wireless, C programming

HR round more elaborate than the technical round. They make sure the candidate has the

right kind of attitude to work with them. More like psychological test

Preparation:

Focus on courses DSP, Digital Communications, Wireless Communications

Know in and out of the core subjects and have good hold on those subjects

Always look confident and comfortable


Indian Navy

The Indian Navy today employs the largest pool of trained Naval Architects in India. With the Navy

going for more and more sophisticated warship production within the country, the Corps of Naval

Architects offers excellent opportunities to keep abreast of the advancement in ship building

technology and implement your innovative ideas.

Profiles offered last year: Special Naval Architects

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree – Naval Architecture


Resume based shortlist

Interview (45min):Single round , tech + HR interview

Preparation:

Basic Naval architecture courses like Ship theory, Resistance and Propulsion

A thorough technical background about BTP/DDP and intern would help

Be sure of everything that you write in your resume, as they tend to focus on resume

points

Relevant Courses:

Ship Theory

Resistance and Propulsion

Ship Structures

Analysis of Structures

Strength of Materials

Other details about INDIAN NAVY:

The company wants people who can stay with them and have a passion towards the job.

There is a 10 – year bond for Indian Navy

They would also look towards the leadership qualities and extra-curricular activities of the

candidate. So if you make it a resume point you can surely expect questions based on that


Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is an elite, internationally recognized, independent

ship classification society, founded in India in 1975. It is a Non-Profit organization, Public

undertaking and a member of the prestigious 13 member International Association of

Classification Societies (IACS)

IRS provides professionally competent, completely independent and highly efficient third party

technical inspection and certification services for all types of ships, marine craft and structures.

These services have also been expanded to cover a range of offshore and industrial projects.

Profile offered: Asst. Surveyor

Open for: B.Tech. and Dual Degree – Naval Architecture


Written test/Resume shortlist, Technical interview

Initial shortlist:

Screening test is conducted only for B.Techs.

B.Tech. test had basic naval architecture concepts

M.Tech. and MS were shortlisted based on their resume

Interview:

Basic introductory concepts of naval architecture and structural analysis were the main

areas tested

Preparation:

Preparation of core subjects



Infotech

Infotech Enterprises is a leading engineering solutions provider, including product development

and life-cycle support, process, network and content engineering in Marine and Oil & Gas sectors

Profiles offered: Senior Design Engineer for B.Tech. and Desing Engineer for M.Tech.

Open for: B.Tech. – Mechanical | M.Tech. – Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Mechanical | MS –

Engineering Design


Written Test: single test consisting of two papers – Quant and Naval arch. basics

Interview: 2 rounds – technical and HR rounds

Preparation:

Preparation using PNA might help

Concentrate mainly on offshore

Prepare on your project and interns

Solving CAT level Quant would help in the test

Relevant Courses:

Dynamics of Floating Objects and Marine Vehicles

Analysis of Structures

Vibration of Marine Structures and Acoustics

Design of Ocean Structures

Skills required:

An exposure to various software (eg: SACS) would be an advantage Other details about INFOTECH:

The company wants you to stay with the company for 5-6 years at least and needs you to

be a team player

Offices at Hyderabad, Vizag, Bangalore


Intel

Intel Corporation is an American multinational semiconductor chip maker corporation

headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Intel is the world‟s largest and highest valued

semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue. It is the inventor of the x86 series of

microprocessors, the processors found in most personal computers. Intel Corporation, founded on

July 18, 1968, is a portmanteau of Integrated Electronics. Though Intel was originally known

primarily to engineers and technologists, its "Intel Inside" advertising campaign of the 1990s made

it and its Pentium processor household names.

Profiles offered: Recent College Graduate

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Tech. MS – CS, Electrical


No Tests. Shortlists based on resume followed by Interviews

Topics stressed during tests and interviews - Most interviews progress depending on

what is being highlighted/ stressed by you. Highlight things accordingly in resume and

during interviews. My interview was focused on advanced VLSI electives/projects as I

highlighted them during the interview and in resume

CG cut-off: CG is a factor but nothing rigid above 8 would be useful. Generally long

shortlists are released. Therefore, selection is extremely dependent on interviews

Relevant Courses/ Skill set:

Digital Circuits

Digital IC design (setup/hold time understanding)

Basic Verilog.

Tips: Intel HR Interviews mostly concentrate on ethics. Make sure all replies are ethically correct.

Work environment - one of the top 3 best places to work in India. Good employee care.

Note: Sometimes the HR interviews are taken by tech interviewers themselves. There is not always

an independent panel for HR interviews.


iRunway

iRunway is a technology consulting and litigation support company in the intellectual property

domain. It provides technology analysis in patent litigation, patent portfolio management and

technology due diligence services to both law firms and corporations. The company has offices in

Bangalore, India; Palo Alto, California and Austin, Texas.

Profiles offered: Associate

Open For: B.Tech. Dual Degree – All branches


The selection procedure was a 2-step process.

First Step: Screening tests. An objective type test with a varied set of questions on biology,

coding and other general topics was conducted on the day before the placement day

Second Step: Personal Interviews. There were 3 rounds of personal interview. First round

was based on the resume. The interviewee was questioned on all the aspects mentioned

in the resume. Second round was based on the courses that one had undertaken. The

variety in the course categories was preferred. The final round was an interactive HR

round

Preparation:

The company was not particular about any preparation. They informed about the work profile

during their PPTs and discussed about what kind of work is being done in the company. The work

profile includes going through a set of source codes. Hence an interest towards coding was

expected. Apart from that variety in the resume – which reflects the efficiency of a student in

different fields – was appreciated and looked forward to by the employers. A basic knowledge

about C, C++ or python should be helpful. An interest to learn and adjust to new things was what

they were looking at


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent_infringement

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Due_diligence

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangalore

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangalore

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_Alto

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_Alto

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin

ITC

The Indian Tobacco Company is rated among the World's Best Big Companies, Asia's 'Fab 50' and

the World's Most Reputable Companies by Forbes magazine. ITC has a diversified presence in

FMCG, Hotels, Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri-Business, and Information

Technology. While ITC is an outstanding market leader in its traditional businesses of Cigarettes,

Hotels, Paperboards, Packaging and Agri-Exports, it is rapidly gaining market share even in its

nascent businesses of Packaged Foods & Confectionery, Branded Apparel, Personal Care and

Stationery.

Profile Offered: Management Trainee - Technical

Open for: B.Tech. and Dual Degree – Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical


Initial resume shortlist: A good CGPA (above 8) will be useful

Group discussion

Personal interview

Initial Shortlisting: ITC‟s shortlisting is highly objective .They look for five main criteria; Academics,

Projects/internships, PoRs, Co- curricular activities and sports

Group Discussions:

Mostly based on real case scenarios or case studies

They mainly look for how you lead the group towards conclusion and your stand on

ethical issues

They look at the overall personality of every candidate. Communication skills, leadership

and behavior in a team etc. are analyzed

Personal Interviews:

Comprises two interviews

Both are a mix of tech and HR based questions

Basic knowledge of the core and ability to mix up with the company‟s work culture is

sought

Preparation:

Concentrate on selling your intern experience

A bit of company specific knowledge will help a lot in impressing them and to get an idea

what they expect from you

ITC has a fixed structure for shortlisting students from the GD round for interviews. It is not

just your performance in the GD that matters but also your resume. Each section in your

resume/ITC form (namely Academics, Co-curricular activities, Cultural activities, Sports,

Positions of Responsibilities, Projects and Internships are given points. So, fill your ITC form

as if it were your final resume itself including all the activities you were involved in


Being an FMCG company, they don't really look for any specific core electives. It is said

that OR can help but you have to be really good at it if you want to project yourself as a

person who can fit in for the Supply Chain Management profile

Sample questions:

HR questions are usually: "Are you against smoking or manufacturing of cigarettes?"",

""Family background?"", ""Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How will ITC help you

reach there?""

Some panels tested people on basic Mechanical Engineering principles. Some of them include

Fluid Mechanics, IC Engines, Heat Transfer, Strength of Materials and Thermodynamics.


KLA Tencor

KLA-Tencor Corporation is an American manufacturing company based in Milpitas,

California. It supplies process control and yield management products for the

semiconductor, data storage, LED, and other related nano-electronics industries.

Profiles Offered: Software Engineer, Algorithm Engineer, Applications Engineer

Open For: Dual Degree, M.Tech. , MS – Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Chemical,

CS, Engineering Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials,

Mathematics, Physics | PhD – Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Chemical, CS,

Chemistry, Engineering Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials,

Mathematics, Physics | M.Sc. - Physics


Screening Test

One-round of interview

Group Discussion

Presentation on the project done in the institute

Test: The test was of 60 minutes

Objective Test

Quant/DI

Interview: Interview is either held in a single HR round or two rounds

No stress interview

Questions about the projects listed in the resume in the technical round

Discussion like HR interview

Group Discussion:

Duration 20 minutes

6-8 members

Example – “If you have a hammer, all what you see is a nail”

Preparation:

Taking initiative, involving others, your body language in GD

Case studies and puzzles

CAT fundaes

It will be an advantage to have fundaes on image processing and semiconductors

Be thorough with the projects


KPMG

KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world and one of the Big Four

auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Its global

headquarters is located in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. KPMG employs 152,000 people and has

three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Its advisory services are further divided into three

service groups – Management Consulting, Risk Consulting, and Transactions & Restructuring


Open for: B.Tech., Dual Degree – Aerospace, Biotech, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, CS,

Electrical, Metallurgical and Materials, Engineering Design


CGPA cut-off: 7.5

GD of about 5-7 min. One of the last year topic was „life without zero‟

2 interviews, one HR and one technical. HR interview will go for almost an hour whereas

technical will be comparatively shorter

Interview:

Technical round will include Business analysis, case studies. They will look for your

approach, clarity in thoughts and considerations of all the possibilities

HR round will have all standard stuff like your future plans, internship details, your

strengths and weaknesses

One of the previous interviews had a case study on „How would you increase sale of

Bank‟s insurance plan?‟

Preparations:

1. Be thorough with your resume

2. Go through the material available on the ftp server, have a look at case studies and

puzzles

And start early


Larsen and Toubro

Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) is a technology, engineering, construction and manufacturing

company. It is one of the largest and most respected companies in India's private sector .L&T has

an international presence, with a global spread of offices. A thrust on international business has

seen overseas earnings grow significantly. It continues to grow its global footprint, with offices and

manufacturing facilities in multiple countries. Major industries in L&T include heavy engineering,

L&T construction, ship building, information technology and finance.

Profile offered: Management Trainee [MT], Post Graduate Management Trainee [PGMT], Post

Graduate Engineer Trainee [PGET]

Open for: B.Tech. – Mechanical, Electrical, Naval Architecture & Ocean | Dual Degree –

Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials, Ocean | M.Tech. –

Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgical and

Materials, Ocean


Written test, Personal interview

Test Pattern:

Core subjects and aptitude based test

In the test you have one minute per question on an average

For test preparation you can use R.S. Agarwal (Aptitude and Verbal and Non Verbal

Reasoning) and the Vocabulary section of GRE Baron‟s

Interviews:

Two rounds of interviews

Technical and HR round are held together

They test you based on you previous work experience and internships

Preparation:

A good CGPA is preferred


Standard HR questions on team management

Thorough knowledge of previous projects is very important


LSI India

LSI Corporation is an electronics company based in San Jose, California that designs

semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters, mobile

networks and client computing. LSI‟s R&D centres in Bangalore and Pune play a critical role in the

strategy of the global company to bring people, information and digital content together. With an

impressive list of achievements, the R&D teams have contributed to major advancements in

silicon, systems and software technologies.

Profile offered: Design Engineer/Software Engineer

Open for: B.Tech., Dual Degree, M.Tech., PhD – CS, Electrical


Written test, Personal interview

Test Pattern:

Written test for a duration of 1.5 hours

Test was based on VLSI design

Interviews:

Two rounds of interviews


Digital VLSI - Verilog skills, state machines, setup and hold time issues were tested

Preparation:

Some questions in the test are repeated, so it might help to talk to a few people in

advance

Questions are mainly related to VLSI mainly-Digital IC design, analog circuits


LTA Singapore

LTA Singapore formulates communication plans to support our efforts in building a People-

Centred Land Transport System through the use of media relations, corporate marketing, events,

public education, project communications and feedback management. It also actively engages our

stakeholders through various community outreach programmes to ensure greater understanding

and support of our policies and initiatives. As the custodian of our corporate identity and brand,

the group also keeps the corporate image consistent.

Profiles Offered: Executive Project Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – Civil, Electrical, Mechanical | Dual Degree, M.Tech. – Civil, Electrical | MS - Civil


Personal Interview

Interview:


The interview had technical round and HR round

The interview was about the projects, PORs done, small case study, basic HR questions

and the present work done by the company

Preparation:

Preparation of courses suited for the company profile is advantageous

Preparation in Lean, about metro rails, methodology of construction of metro rails, and

construction practices ( as in how it is different from India)

Doing core related projects under professors is beneficial


M. N. Dastur & Company*

M. N. Dastur& Company (Dasturco) is a multinational engineering consultancy Company offering

integrated design and consultancy services from concept to completion in a wide range of sectors

like iron and steel, ferro-alloys, power & utilities, environmental engineering, water and wastewater

management, mining, chemical, cement, infrastructure and other allied industries.

Dasturco specializes in project planning and appraisal, economic evaluation, design and detailed

engineering, procurement assistance services, project management and supervision of

construction and erection, environmental engineering and pollution control, energy management

and optimization, human resources development, and management consultancy.

In India, it is headquartered in Kolkata with its branch offices in Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, New

Delhi, Bhubaneswar, and Hyderabad. They also have overseas offices in Dusseldorf (Germany),

Tokyo (Japan) and Pittsburgh (USA).

Profiles Offered: Design Engineer (Structural Steel)


Initial Shortlist was based on Resume only. No CGPA cut-off.

Details of Test: Duration- 90 mins; It included two parts:

Technical – Subjective questions based on Structural Analysis & Objective questions based

on IS 800 Code of Design

Aptitude – Puzzles, both subjective as well as objective Following the test is an interview wherein basic HR questions and genuine interest in civil

engineering was tested. A few technical questions mainly based on IS 800 are also tested. They

might even give you some structures and ask you to draw Bending Moment and Shear Force

Diagrams.

Preparation Material:

Code of Practice: IS 456, IS 800

Structural Analysis books by Prof. DevdasMenon

BTP/Internship related to Steel/Structural Design would be a certain plus for this profile.


Mazagon Dock*

Mazagon Dock Limited-A PSU of the Government of India is a premier shipyard constructing

warships, submarines as well as offshore platforms. With over 200 years of experience in the field,

MDL offers services in ship design, ship building, and ship repair.


Shortlist based on resume

Followed by written test(45 min)

Topics: Ship Structures, Ship Stability, Ship Hydrodynamics, Resistance and Propulsion

Interview

Single round interview – 30 min technical interview (topics similar to the test) followed by a

few HR questions


Be thorough with Stability, Resistance and Propulsion and Ship structures and other basic

naval architecture courses

For interview they generally they go for your favourite topic in core, so choose them

carefully

Prepare for HR questions and have a very good understanding about the company and

profile

Know all details about your project and core intern

Relevant Courses:

Ship Structures

Ship Stability

Ship Hydrodynamics

Resistance and Propulsion and other relevant core courses

Other details about MAZAGON DOCK:

Main activities are ship building, ship repairs and fabrication of offshore structures with

facilities situated at Mumbai and Nhava.

Popular for its defense contracts – Navy and DRDO


Mckinsey & Company

McKinsey and company is a global management consulting firm. It serves as an advisor to many

businesses, governments and institutions. They look to hire individuals with leadership potential,

integrity, a sharp analytical mind, creativity, and the ability to work with people at all levels in an

organization.


Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree – All branches | MA

Selection Process:

Shortlist is made based on resume. Last year, about 20 people were shortlisted from nearly 200

applicants. They look people who have excelled in various verticals like academics, leadership

qualities etc. (mentioned during PPT)

After the shortlist based on resume, a workshop was held by the company where they explained

the selection process. Each selected candidate was allotted a “buddy” in the company with whom

they‟ll be constantly interacting and preparing for the interviews.

Test: Paper consisted of business problems, similar to case interviews but in written format.

Questions based on data interpretation were also asked. All questions were objective type

questions. The written test is held just to make sure that all the shortlisted candidates clear a basic

cut off of knowledge about data analysis and case studies.

Personal Interview: Questions will be asked based on resume- to evaluate and validate resume

points. Sample questions:

Tell us your story

Substantiate your claim in the resume Case Interview: Problems related to Business will be given they'll ask you to suggest a solution.

Sample questions:

A company has been making loss for 2 years. Find a solution based on data given.

Estimate the size of tractor market in India.

Preparation:

A good CGPA and good core interns will be useful. Leadership skills, like leading a team for Inter-

IIT, being a core/ secretary etc could also give you an edge over others. In the resume, pitch

about credentials and extracurricular activities you taken part in to show how you have

contributed. Focus more on the impact of your achievements and try to quantify the impact.

Some sample case interview questions are available on McKinsey‟s website. Attending the

workshop conducted by the company (if done this year) is essential. Try to express your personal

story in an interesting and innovative way.


Mercedes Benz R & D

Mercedes-Benz India is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG. The company is based

in Pune, Maharashtra. Mercedes-Benz reached the top 100 most trusted brands of India published

by The Brand Trust Report and also won the Best Brand Award by Auto India Best Brand Awards

2011. Mercedes-Benz has been associated with India for more than 50 years. Presently, Mercedes-

Benz India‟s engagement in India covers domains including Local production of Mercedes-Benz

cars ,making available imported Mercedes-Benz cars ,global sourcing of auto components and

research and development.

Profile offered: Post Graduate Engineer Trainee

Open for: M.Tech. – Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical and

Materials


Written test, Group discussion, Personal interview

Test Pattern:

Written test comprising technical and aptitude questions

Technical section mainly covers fluid mechanics, heat transfer, CFD and incompressible

fluid flow

There are 20 questions in each section

Group discussions:

10 minute GD with 2 minutes from preparation

The topic last year was „Should GDs should be a part of campus recruitment‟

Interviews:


Should be good with Thermal and Fluids courses

Preparation:



Courses like heat transfer and IC engines should be given a lot of importance

Sound knowledge of CFD helps for the CAE profiles


Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational software corporation

headquartered in Redmond, Washington that develops, manufactures, licenses, and

supports a wide range of products and services related to computing.

Profiles Offered: Software Development Engineer, Software Development Test

Engineer

Open For: B.Tech., Dual Degree, M.Tech. – CS


Shortlisting done based on Online Test

The test had 2 parts. The first part was Quant/Verbal. The second part had two coding

questions

There was a group coding round before the interviews

Three interviews of 45-60 minutes each

Interview:

The interview experience is a little different from usual. If you are not a very good coder

good at solving problems, they will make you solve different case studies over the 3

interviews

Preparations:

Prepare basic C concepts

Pay attention to data structures and algorithms

A Good CG and giving creative solutions to the case studies is important. So prepare for

the case studies

Prepare puzzles – both mathematical and logical


MRF

MRF Limited is an India-based company engaged in manufacturing, distribution and sale of tyres

for various kinds of vehicles. The company is primarily engaged in the manufacture of rubber

products, such as tyres, tubes, flaps, tread rubber and conveyor belt. It exports to more than 65

countries.


Open For: B.Tech., M.Tech. – Mechanical | MS – Applied Mechanics, Chemical,

Mechanical, Engineering Design, Ocean


The initial short-listing was based on an online technical test lasting 1.5 hours

There was also a Group Discussion Round in which a one page problem statement was

given to solve. Its duration was 10 minutes and had 10 members. It was not an eliminative

round

There were 2 interviews of 30 minutes each

Interview:

General Engineering. Not a very technical interview

HR round had normal set of HR questions like “Where do you see yourself in 5years”

Preparations:

Watch YouTube videos on HR interviews

Group discussion with friends on recent happenings helps in preparing for the GD

Prepare for technical interview and quant

Focus on topics like HT, FM, MT, CRE, Process Control

Study in detail about Pumps, Compressors, Distillation


Mu Sigma

Mu Sigma is an analytics services provider. The firm‟s name is derived from the

statistical terms “Mu ” and “Sigma ” which symbolize the mean and the standard

deviation respectively of a probability distribution. The company is ISO 27001

certified. They are the leading providers of decision support, big data analytics and

solutions in India and worldwide institutionalizing decision sciences & analytics.


Open For: B.Tech., Dual Degree – All branches | MA


There was an online test of 2 hours which focused on Quant, DI and Basic

Object Oriented Programming concepts

There was also a video round - In the Video round, a video was shown and you had to

write what you understood in brief. Basically to look if you can understand and deduct

conclusions and important points

There was also a GD round with the topic “Bi-Party or Multi-Party”. Duration was 15

minutes and there were 8 participants

A single round of personal interview

Interview:

The interview had a case study

Preparations:

Prepare for Case Studies by practicing

Solve quant questions and puzzles

Basic Programming Background is needed

For the GD, practice with your friends


Nadhi Technologies

Nadhi Information Technologies is a team of industrial and academic professionals who

strongly believe that with a combination of IT tools and processes, they can deliver

tremendous improvement in productivity. They have a foundation in Civil Engineering and

Construction Management and experience in developing and implementing manufacturing

supply chain management solutions. Nadhi has complementary experiences and skills in

research, developing and implementing software systems, and managing businesses.

Profiles Offered: Consultant, Developer

Open for: B.Tech., M.Tech, Dual, MS – Civil, CS, Ocean | PhD – CS


Selection Test

Interview

Test: Test for 45 minutes consisting of aptitude and reasoning questions

Interview: Interview will be based on implementation of Lean in various scales of

construction industry and will have both technical and HR questions combined

Preparation: Domain knowledge required in Lean and programming is a must


Nomura*

The Nomura Group is a leading Japanese multinational conglomerate financial services company

headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is the one of the finest Asian-based investment bank with

worldwide reach. Though the group is involved in numerous industries from oil and gas to

construction, chemicals and FMCG, it is well known internationally as a financial powerhouse

providing investment, financing and related services to corporations, financial institutions,

individuals, and governments and governmental agencies worldwide.

Nomura provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of

individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in

over 30 countries. Nomura employs about 27,000 employees worldwide. Nomura's unique

understanding of the Asian market scenario enables the company to make a difference for clients

through five business divisions: retail, global markets, investment banking, merchant banking, and

asset management.

Profiles Offered: Finance Risk Management/Analyst


Initial Shortlist: A CGPA above 8 would be useful to get shortlisted for an interview, but may not

be necessary. A well-written and edited customized resume helps a lot. It must necessarily reflect

an interest and basic knowledge of finance.

Interview: HR, finance, tech and math questions are all usually rolled into one round of interview.

A good understanding of probability and/or statistics and knowledge about currents affairs and

trends in the financial world would be to your benefit. A sample question would be like „Solve

Monty Hall problem using Bayesian probability.‟ A tight grasp of math (quant especially

probability) is required for finance profile. Math Puzzles with variations on the standard ones can

be asked.

Preparation :

Useful Courses: Operational Resources/ Industrial Engineering/ Accounting/ Mathematics/

Economics Management/ Linear Algebra/ Partial Differential Equations/ Probability/ Decision

Modeling/ Financial Economics /Data structures and algorithms (CS)

General tips: Preparing for CAT would suffice for general practice of quant questions. Do not

focus too much on one thing. Selection is usually random. Put fight for math/puzzles and you can

score in banks/finance jobs. Finance questions are to test the thought process and not knowledge

in finance as such. Probability parts would be covered in finance questions itself. Solve as many

brain teasers and probability puzzles you can, you can find enough on the FTP server. Try to

balance what you know and be alert.


NVidia

Nvidia is an American global technology company based in Santa Clara, California.

Nvidia manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs), as well as having a significant

stake in manufacture of system-on-a-chip units (SOCs) for the mobile computing

market. Nvidia and chief rival AMD Graphics Technologies (formerly ATI

Technologies) have dominated the high performance GPU market, pushing other

manufacturers to smaller, niche roles.

Profiles Offered: Hardware Engineer, System Software Engineer





Questions on data Structures, Operating Systems, Logical questions

Focus on Quant, Coding, Algorithms

Interview: Interview is held in one HR round and one or two technical rounds

Round duration around 15-20 minutes

Technical questions consisted of questions on Programming skills, Operating systems, and

Puzzles

HR Round - Very general questions - why this company, tell about yourself etc.

Preparation:

Take an algorithm/data structures course. If not possible in Institute, take one online

Prepare courses like Probability and Signal Processing


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Clara%2C_California

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_processing_unit

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System-on-a-chip

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMD

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATI_Technologies

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATI_Technologies

Oceaneering

Oceaneering International, Inc. is a subsea engineering and applied technology

company based in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. that provides engineered services and

hardware to customers who operate in marine, space, and other environments. It is

a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the

offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications. Through the

use of its applied technology expertise, Oceaneering also serves the defence and

aerospace industries.

Profiles Offered: Engineering Analyst

Open For: M.Tech. – Ocean and Naval Architecture


Initial short-listing was done based on CGPA

There were two personal interviews of 15-20 minutes each

Interview:

1st round was a technical round and had questions on Project, Software knowledge, Wave

Hydrodynamics, Statics and Dynamics of Floating Bodies

The second HR round was a telephonic interview and basic set of HR questions were

asked

Preparations:

Focus on improving your Communication Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Mental Aptitude

Brush up the basics

Prepare for the basic set of HR questions


Oracle India

Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Redwood

City, California, United States. The company specializes in developing and marketing computer

hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly its own brands of database

management systems. Oracle is the third-largest software maker by revenue, after Microsoft and

IBM.

The company also builds tools for database development and systems of middle-tier software,

enterprise resource planning software (ERP), customer relationship management software (CRM)

and supply chain management (SCM) software.

Profiles offered: Server Technologies, OFSS, ACS

Open for: Server Tech./ACS - B.Tech., Dual Degree, M.Tech. – CS | OFSS - B.Tech., Dual Degree,

M.Tech. – All branches | M.Sc. - Mathematics


One online test. It contains four sections and every section is allotted 40 min.

1. Quant, Speed Math, Data Interpretation

2. Verbal, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension

3. Basic Computer knowledge/basic C

4. Advanced Coding

Two rounds of interview. Technical round may last for 50 min and HR round for around

half hour.

Interview:

Expect questions on your courses.

Basic C/C++ will be tested like algorithms and logic

HR questions are like „Why OFSS?‟, academic achievements, tell me about yourself and

others

They may ask about recent news articles that you have read and further questions may

follow it. Please don‟t present wrong facts.

Preparation:

Brush up C/C++

CAT preparation helps in answering lots of placement tests

Read newspapers

Go through the coursework once to atleast have a basic idea


Orbees Medical

Orbees Medical was founded in 2007 in response to a rapidly widening gap between what the

market, regulators, and payers demanded in terms of evidence and data and what product

development and marketing teams could provide with shrinking resources. Orbees Medical is

based in San Francisco Bay area, with its knowledge center in Hyderabad, India.

Profiles Offered: Associate Consultant

Open for: B.Tech. – Biotech, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical and Materials | Dual

Degree – Applied Mechanics, Biotech, Chemical, Engineering Design, Electrical, Metallurgical and

Materials | M.Tech. – Biotech, Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | MS - Chemical


Group Discussion, 1 interview (25 minutes)

Group Discussion (10 minutes)

Sample topic: “Is expenditure on Abdul Kasab justified?”

New ideas and valid points

Starting and conclusion of the topic will be added advantage : all basic GD things

They look for smart people who can come up with an idea and frame it properly in words.

Additional to this, there might be a case study

HR interview:

Questions will be on the case study, and mostly whether you really will join the company.

Having good presence of mind and strong aptitude should do it.

Preparation:

Read the profile of the company very well. Questions will most likely pertain to it.

Know about the company you are sitting for. Get to know beforehand what they are

looking for and then sell yourself in that way. It‟s all about marketing yourself by projecting

your good points with respect to their requirements.


PayPal India

PayPal, the child of our Iron Man Elon Musk, is a global e-commerce business allowing payments

and money transfers to be made through the Internet. Online money transfers serve as electronic

alternatives to paying with traditional paper methods, such as checks and money orders. On

October 3, 2002, PayPal became a wholly owned subsidiary of eBay. Its corporate headquarters

are in San Jose, California, United States.

Profiles offered: Software Engineer/ Risk Analyst

Open for: All Programmes - CS


CGPA cut-off: 7.0

One test having 40 questions for 30 min based on Quant

Interview had 3 rounds, one each for HR, communication skills and case studies

Interview:

The first round is where they‟ll examine your communication skills required client- company

interactions

In HR round expect some thorough questions on you resume. Mainly if any of your

project or internship is similar to the profile offered. They will dig deep down!

The other half of the HR round was around the company. Good if you know about the

company first hand

Last one was based on case studies. Your approach is more valued than the end result. An

example is „How many A4 sheets are sold in India per day?‟ or „If you know the e-mail ID

of a person and were asked to hack his account how would you go about it? (Without

hacking fundaes)‟

Preparation:

No special preparations though CAT preparation and CFM and NCFM tests will help you

crack the test. Also it‟s beneficial to have general finance knowledge.


Philips

Philips Electronics India Limited, a subsidiary of the Netherlands-based Royal Philips Electronics, is

the leading Health and Wellbeing Company.

Profiles Offered: Technical leadership program

Open for: B.Tech. – Mechanical, Electrical | Dual Degree – Engineering Design

Selection Procedure

One written objective test (30 minutes), focusing on quant. (CAT preparation is enough)

One group discussion

Group Discussion:

Sample topic: “Doctor's role in designing healthcare equipment”

Participation and leading the group towards consensus

Technical Interview (20 minutes)

Ansys experience, hands-on projects are plus points

There is no special HR round; "Why healthcare sector when there are 'better' opportunities

elsewhere?" was the main question and there were a few follow up questions based on

the answer

I told them that I was not bent on any job profile and hence I am open to try healthcare.

And probably I can use my skills better in this job. He was impressed with my answers and

went on describing the profile for 10min

Preparation:

Core preparation can be done from NPTEL site

Be thorough with your projects and internships, your work, what you learnt, and what the

deliverables were, etc.

Core preparation will only take you through the tests only, After that it‟s all about your

projects, internships and HR

Go through TIME books used in CAT preparation


Pipavav Shipyard*

Pipavav Shipyard Limited – a corporate shipyard that offers services in shipbuilding, ship repair

and offshore fabrication, it is one of the first private yards to be certified for building of warships in

the country. It is located at Pipavav, Gujarat

Profiles offered: Senior engineer


Shortlist

Offline: Resume based

Online: Resume and PI. (Predictive Index is designed to help employers find people who

are a good fit for a specific job. Unlike pass/fail exams, it gives the employer a feedback as

to whether you are fit(or unfit) for that job profile based on your character.

Interview:

Single round interview – technical + HR


Focus on Ship Theory, Ship Resistance and Propulsion, Ship Design, Ship Structures,

Vibration and Dynamics

Prepare about your project and core interns

The company wants you to be good at your fundamentals. Don‟t forget to brush up

AM1100 and AM2200 and do a little problem solving

Get a good idea of the company and its activities to get through HR questions

Relevant Courses:

Ship Theory

Ship Resistance and Propulsion

Ship Design

Ship Structures

Vibration and Dynamics

Materials and ship production process (+ shipyard fundaes)

AM1100 and AM2200


Power Grid

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is an Indian state-owned electric utilities company

headquartered in Gurgaon, India. Power Grid produces about 50% of the total power

generated in India on its transmission network. Power Grid has a pan-India presence and has

also diversified into a Telecom business. Power Grid has consistently maintained the

transmission system availability over 99.00% which is at par with the International Utilities.

Profiles Offered: Engineer

Open for: M.Tech., MS, PhD – Civil, CS, Electrical, Mechanical

Interview: Will be like a typical PSU interview. Technical questions especially the ones related to

your projects can be expected

Preparation:

Maintain a good CGPA

Scholastic achievements

Projects done

Sample Questions:

Earthquake effects on structures and its design process. Richter scale and other scales for

earthquakes

A building designed for some place like Delhi, later supposed to shifted to Chennai, then

will you do changes in the design? If yes explain. Would you prefer OPC or PPC for Delhi

climate?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_utilities

Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC)

PricewaterhouseCoopers (trading as PwC) is a multinational professional services firm

headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest professional services firm and

the largest of the "Big Four" accountancy firms measured by 2012 revenues. PwC has offices in 776

cities across 159 countries and employs over 180,000 people. It had total revenues of $31.5 billion

in FY 2012, of which $14.9 billion was generated by its Assurance practice, $7.9 billion by its Tax

practice and $8.7 billion by its Advisory practice.

Profiles Offered: Consultant

Open for: B.Tech., Dual Degree, M.Tech. – All branches


CGPA cut-off was 7.5 but later they allowed other students too

No tests but a GD is done to shortlist students for interview. They give upto 5 min, to think

and 10 more min. to come to a conclusion

Last year one of the topic was „Google Inc. wants to invest 50 crores in India, how they

should do so?‟ , „Discuss strategies followed by CCD‟

Interview

Interview:

Know your resume inside out. Panellists do ask about it.

Asked to justify GD conclusions

Importance is given to your conversing skills and the ability to convince others

Preparation:

Soft skills

Prepare for quant and do attend the mock GDs and other activities organised by the

placement team

Books like Case in Point are recommended

HR interviewers like to hear something smart


Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated is an American global semiconductor company that

designs, manufactures and markets digital wireless telecommunications products

and services. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, USA, the company has 157

worldwide locations. The parent company is Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm),

which includes the Qualcomm Technology Licensing Division (QTL). Qualcomm's

wholly owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), operates substantially

all of Qualcomm's R&D activities, as well as its product and services businesses,

including its semiconductor business, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies.

Profiles Offered: Associate Engineer



Initial Short-listing : Online Test

Test: Duration 2 hours

Quant, core (basic digital, devices, signals), C programming

Interview: Interview is held in 3 rounds – one HR round and two technical rounds

Round duration can vary from 40 minutes to 1 hour

First Interview (Extremely localized and in depth) : 1. Verilog( Design of sequential circuits )

2. FSM design (Sequence detection and coding it in Verilog) 3. Digital circuit topologies

(Design choices made on the basis of topologies) 4. Digital circuit design (Problem

solving) 5. Timing analysis (Cause of violations and rectification)

Second Interview (Very diverse set of topics):1. Verilog state machines (Very detailed) 2.

Digital verification 3. Quantum Physics (Minor) (Poisson Bracket (commutability and Eigen

basis)) 4. Control systems (Phase and gain margins) 5. Timing analysis (Set up and hold

time violations) 6. Communication systems (SNR and modulation techniques)

HR : General set of HR questions

Preparation:

Lots of online resources will aid you in the process

Focus on courses like Digital IC Design, CAD for VLSI and Computer Architecture

Preparing for CAT improves number of options (non-core and core wise) and reduces

stress

Keeping in touch with C programming helps a lot

Learning Data Structures and Algorithms seems to give you an edge


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego%2C_CA

Renault Nissan India Limited

Renault–Nissan Alliance is a strategic Franco-Japanese partnership between automobile

manufacturers Renault, based in Paris, France, and Nissan, based in Yokohama, Japan, which

together sell more than one in 10 cars worldwide. The companies, which have been strategic

partners since 1999, have nearly 350,000 employees and control seven major brands including

Renault and Nissan

The strategic partnership between Renault and Nissan is not a merger or an acquisition. The two

companies are joined together through a cross-shareholding agreement. The structure was unique

in the auto industry during the 1990s consolidation trend and later served as a model for General

Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroën, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi, and Volkswagen and Suzuki,

though the latter combination failed.

Profiles offered: Graduate Engineer –Trainee

Open for: B.Tech. – CS, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials | Dual Degree – CS, Engineering

Design, Mechanical | M.Tech. – Mechanical | MS – Applied Mechanics, Mechanical


GD, mostly on a topic related to automotive sector e.g., Discuss the infrastructure needs

required by India to sustain the current industrial growth in automotive sector, Future of

hybrid vehicles in India etc. but be prepared for other topics too!

Two rounds of interview similar to other companies, a technical and other HR round

Interview:

Candidates will be asked to walk through their resume. Know about your internships and

projects

There will be question related to automobile sector e.g., in how many segments is the car

segment divided into? Models that dominate these markets and such.

HR will ask about the general stuff i.e., your future plans, achievements, areas of interests

etc.

HR may try to stress you out asking about things you don‟t know, like about other

companies, their cars and what not. Be calm. But do answer anything about the company.

Little search will surely help

Preparations:

BTP is important and so are your internships and projects. Have a thorough knowledge

about that

Revise Strength of Materials, mechatronics other mechanical courses.

Practice GDs and mock interviews

They expect you to have decent tech fundaes, good communication skills, confidence and

frankness


Redpine Signals

Redpine Signals is a fabless semiconductor company that started its operation in

2001.[1] The company makes chipsets and system level products for wireless

networks. It serves the 802.11 wireless market, enabling all volume levels of chipsets

and modules.


Open For: B.Tech., Dual Degree, M.Tech. , MS – CS, Electrical



Test: Duration 2 hours

Questions mostly Quant/Core/GK

Interview: Interview is held in technical rounds

Duration around 30 minutes

Questions mostly from Digital IC, Comp Arch, Verilog

Preparation:

Lots of online resources will aid you in the process

Focus on Digital IC, Comp Arch, Quant


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabless_manufacturing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redpine_Signals#cite_note-1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipsets

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_networks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_networks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/802.11

Reliance

The Reliance Group, founded by Dhirubhai H. Ambani (1932-2002), is India's largest private sector

enterprise, with businesses in the energy and materials value chain. Group's annual revenues are

in excess of US$ 66 billion. The flagship company, Reliance Industries Limited, is a Fortune Global

500 company and is the largest private sector company in India.

Backward vertical integration has been the cornerstone of the evolution and growth of Reliance.

Starting with textiles in the late seventies, Reliance pursued a strategy of backward vertical

integration - in polyester, fibre intermediates, plastics, petrochemicals, petroleum refining and oil

and gas exploration and production - to be fully integrated along the materials and energy value

chain.

Profiles Offered: Graduate Engineering Trainee

Open for: B.Tech. – Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgy and Materials | Dual Degree – Chemical,

Metallurgical


Written test

Personal Interview

Written Test:

A test consisting of 50 questions of which 30 were core questions and the other 20 were

aptitude ones. It had negative marking

Interview:

One round of interview including a technical round

Technical questions were asked and a thorough knowledge of core was necessary

No separate HR round, but basic HR questions were asked

Questions on BTPs and relevant technical details were asked

Preparation:

The aptitude questions were similar to CAT questions but much easier

Thorough core preparation on concentrated selected areas of turbo machines, Hydraulics

, DOME is necessary


RGUKT

The Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), also known as Andhra Pradesh -

International Institute of Information Technology (AP-IIIT), is a university in Andhra Pradesh, India.

The university was established by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh under Act 18 of 2008. It has three

campuses which are located at Basar, Nuzvid, and R K Valley (Idupulapai- Kadapa).

The primary objective of establishing RGUKT was to provide high quality educational opportunities

for the aimed rural youth of Andhra Pradesh. The initial goal was that at least the top 1% of the

rural graduates would be given the opportunity to study at RGUKT.

The top 1% of rural graduates is around 6,000 to 7,000 per year. Thus, the three campuses would

need residential accommodation for about 36,000 students for the six year integrated program.

Profiles Offered: Lecturer

Open for: Dual Degree – Aerospace, Civil, CS, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering

Design, Metallurgical and Materials, Ocean | M.Tech. – Chemical, Aerospace, Applied Mechanics,

CS, Electrical, Civil, Mathematics, Ocean, Metallurgical and Materials | MS - Aerospace, Applied

Mechanics, Civil, CS, Electrical, Engineering Design, Mechanical, Management, Mathematics,

Metallurgical and Materials, Physics | M.Sc. – All branches | PhD - Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, ,

Chemical, Civil, Chemistry, CS, Electrical, Engineering Design, Mechanical, Management,

Humanities, Mathematics, Metallurgical and Materials, Physics


Personal Interview

Interview:


The interview had technical round and HR round with a panel of 5 interviewers

The interview focused on the specific details the company had asked for

Relevant courses:

Preparation:

Thorough preparation of core subjects of mechanical engineering was necessary

The HR questions were about the expectations they had from the candidates which were

mentioned before head


Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce is a wholly owned English subsidiary of German automaker BMW that manufactures

luxury cars at the Goodwood plant in West Sussex, England.

Profiles Offered: Engineering Graduate Professional Excellence Program

Open For: Dual Degree – Aerospace, Mechanical


Initial short-listing was done based on the resume and it was followed by a test

The test was 1 hour in duration and had questions focusing on Core topics :

Aerodynamics, propulsion, combustion, fluid mechanics, structures, manufacturing etc.

There were 2 interviews – a technical round of 55 minutes and HR round of 25 minutes

Interview:

The technical round had questions based on resume as well as problem tackling and

design related skills

In the HR round the participants were asked to prepare a presentation selling themselves

to the company and also an expansion on the resume

Preparations:

Focus on core topics like combustion, fluid mechanics and aerodynamics

Be thorough about the work you have done as a part of projects or as interns

Prepare for the interviews by attending the mock sessions conducted by the institute


Sabre Travel Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Sabre Holdings or Sabre, Inc. (TSG) is an American privately held travel technology company,

encompassing four business units: Sabre Airlines Solutions, Sabre Travel Network, Sabre Hospitality

Solutions and Travelocity. Sabre provides software to travel agencies, corporations, travellers,

airlines, hotels, cars, railways, cruise and tour operator companies. Divisions within each of these

groups also service the business or corporate travel market.

Profiles Offered: Associate

Open for: B.Tech. and Dual Degree – All branches


Two rounds of interview. One pertaining to technical and other HR

Interview:

Technical round of interview based upon OR minor, marketing, analytical questions,

puzzles and case studies. Graph theory and networking questions are also covered.

HR questions will include all standard stuff. Anything from „tell me about yourself‟ to „why

are you not „apping‟?‟ are asked

Preparation:

LAN material is helpful

Have a look at Placement portal material too

OR minor students are preferred


Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

Samsung Group is a multinational conglomerate with diversified businesses in various field and is

headquartered in Seoul, Korea. Samsung Electronics, the flagship company, boasts many titles

such world‟s largest phone maker, world‟s second-largest semiconductor maker etc. Samsung has

previously been known for its position as a manufacturer of components for electronic devices.

Though in recent years, Samsung Electronics has expanded upon its manufacturing roots and

diversified into consumer markets leading to an ever increasing portfolio of products and revenue

stream.

Profiles offered: Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. and Dual Degree – CS


Shortlisting done based on resume

2 Written tests. One is based on C and algorithms (30 min). The second is paper-based

coding test (1 hour)

Personal Interview: one round lasting around 40 minutes

Interview:

Only one round of Interview

Interview questions were mostly straightforward, technical and based on projects and

research work mentioned in the resume

Previous day‟s code is also asked to explain

Couple of questions were about the company‟s on-going work

In-depth knowledge regarding courses related to the profile is necessary

Relevant Courses: (depends on profiles offered) Signal Processing / Machine Learning / Speech

Technology / Communication networks / Communication Systems / Network protocols and

Architecture / Data Structure and Algorithms.

Preparation:

Old Samsung tests that are available online

Coding test is used to mainly gage your logic applying abilities

Revise courses, Project work. Additional reading is recommended

Basics of core subjects

Knowledge of C is must

Create good resume highlighting projects and research work

Remain updated about the companies research work


Schlumberger Asia Services Ltd.

Schlumberger is the world‟s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management

and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide.

Employing approximately 120,000 people representing over 140 nationalities and working in

more than 85 countries, Schlumberger provides the industry‟s widest range of products and

services from exploration through production.

Profiles Offered: Junior Field Engineer , Petro Technical Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree – Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical,

Metallurgical and Materials, Ocean, Physics | M.Tech. – Petroleum Engineering


Resume Shortlist

Group Discussion

Group Activity

Interview

Group Discussion: Random topics like Diet, Hakuna Matata, Change the topic are given to groups

of five. It is an elimination process rather than a Selection Procedure

Group Activity: Selected students are grouped and given a LEGO kit and are asked to make

anything movable which they later have to sell to the other teams

Interview: A HR interview for about 30 minutes. The interview will solely be based on your resume

and your life in the institute and will include typical HR questions

Preparation:

Work on your resume, get it checked and be prepared to answer questions about it

Be prepared on the courses and project works that you will mention in your resume

Preparation for CAT will be very helpful for the entire placement preparation

For the interview preparation be ready with answers for the HR questions beforehand


Shell

Royal Dutch Shell plc., commonly known as Shell, is a Dutch–British multinational oil and gas

company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands and with its registered office in London,

United Kingdom. It is the world's second largest company by 2011 revenues and one of the six oil

and gas "supermajors". Shell is also one of the world's most valuable companies. Shell is vertically

integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and

production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It

also has major renewable energy activities, including in biofuels, hydrogen, solar and wind power.

Profiles Offered: Process Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. , Dual Degree, MS – Chemical | M.Tech. – Chemical, Petroleum


Initial short listing is done based on an online application

Personal Interview

Interview:

2 rounds of personal interview

First Interview –The first interview is a technical round that lasts for about an hour. After

the initial shortlisting, the students are asked to submit a write up on two projects of their

choice. During the interview, questions are asked regarding all the aspects of any of the

projects. During the interview, questions like your contribution are asked. Generally,

questions are related to the current affairs or social topics and the approach towards them

Second Interview – The second round is a case study round. A case study based on the

business model of Shell is given. The candidate is given 90 minutes to go through it and

prepare a presentation for five minutes. The presentation is followed by a question-and-

answer session. The candidate is judged on the solution presented, the technical

knowledge and confidence.

Preparation:

More emphasis on the projects done and the special skill sets the candidate possesses is

needed

Thorough knowledge of core subjects for technical round is necessary

Really good projects

Problem solving approach

Practice case studies, understand the business problems

General knowledge


Shimizu

Shimizu Corporation is a leading architectural, engineering and general contracting firm, offering

an integrated, comprehensive planning, design and build solutions for a broad range of

construction and engineering projects worldwide. It has annual sales of approximately US $14

billion and has been widely recognized as one of the top 5 contractors in Japan and among the

top 20 in the world.

Here are services offered in Shimuzu:

Project Planning

Designing

Construction

Facility Management

Maintenance

Renovation

Engineering

Profiles offered: Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical


Initial Shortlist: CGPA will be a criterion for initial shortlist. A well-written and edited resume helps a

lot.

Useful Courses: Estimation & Construction Management, Concrete technology.

Selection process: This consists of a written test and one round of interview.

Written test: There are two parts with structural and construction management/architecture with

basic questions like bending moment, influence lines from structural and on planning and

scheduling, site layout, identification of parts of building components, concrete technology from

construction management.

Interview: In interview questions were all based on the resume, internship and BTP as both

matched the work profile.

General Tips: They would look at course work and projects that we have done related to their

profile. If internship or BTP matches with their profile then it‟s a plus point. Decent CGPA and

projects in the applied field will fetch the job easily.


Samsung India Software Operations (SISO)

Samsung India Software Operations is one of Samsung‟s Research & Development centers among

other global R&D hubs. SISO is the largest R&D center outside Korea for Samsung Electronics and

we take pride in our ability to work on some of the cutting edge technologies that our parent

organization ventures into. 3000+ engineers get to work across diverse domains, projects,

products, clients, people and countries, and also conduct research in new and emerging areas of

technology.

Samsung places great emphasis on the creation and protection of Intellectual Property. As of

today SISO has more than 100 granted patents in India.

Profiles Offered: Software Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Tech. – CS, Electrical

Selection Procedure

One hour written test

Objective questions related to C/C++/OS + 1 coding question

Test preparation:

Basic C/C++ reference material

Two Technical Interviews (20 minutes each)

Questions on your B.Tech project, M.Tech project, Favorite subject, Programming ability

Discussion about the company, expectations from the company, future opportunities

Too much emphasis on the work done by you before. They require every explanation in

detail

If your B.Tech and M.Tech projects are in the field which company is looking forward for, it

is an added bonus

„Which area would you concentrate on if you were the CEO of the company?‟iIs a question

you might get

Preparation:

Go through Digital Signal Processing, Image Signal Processing, Communications

Revise basic OS, Networks, Data Structures and Algorithms

Questions are mostly related to BTP as well as other work done in the Department

Prepare a compendium of the topics expected to prop up during interview

Revision of basic fundamentals of the field

Short report of the B.Tech as well as M.Tech project

Refer to placement sites for some tips

For non-core companies, only puzzle solving skills and accuracy are needed to be

sharpened. So practice standard interview puzzles available on net. Also revise of topics in

probability and permutation/combination


Refer to class notes, topics related to company which you‟ll be targeting. A good idea of

what is required by the company is obtained from the PPT

A lot of practice improves speed and accuracy. This is very much required in the first

round of any company, which usually tests these skills


ST Ericsson

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services to mobile and

fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use our network

equipment, and more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson

networks.

Profiles Offered: System Software Engineer / Design Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Tech. – CS, Electrical, Engineering Design

Selection Process:

Shortlisting for the interview is resume based, and a written test (1 hour).

Two rounds of interviews: (45 minutes each)

Questions are based mostly on basic core courses

Align your focus according to the profile you‟re looking for, i.e.

hardware/software/communications

Preparation:

Revise core courses

Revise the courses you‟re interested in, and try to drive the interview through those, as

long as they‟re relevant to the profile

Be thorough with everything you point out on your resume


Sumitomo Chemicals

Sumitomo Chemical is a Japanese company. It's a member of the Sumitomo group

and is listed on the Nikkei 225.[1] The company is one of Japan's major chemical

companies and was founded in 1913.

Profiles Offered: Chemical Plant Engineer Trainee, Research Engineer Trainee

Open For: Dual Degree, M.Tech. – Chemical


The initial short-listing was resume based

There was a GD round of duration 30 minutes and with 10 participants. The topic was

“Which industries would flourish in the coming 10 years”

There was just one interview of 30-40 minutes

Interview:

It was not technical but candidates were given 15 minutes to describe their M.Tech project

through a PPT. No technical questions were asked

As already mentioned there was no tech interview, and it can be said that the interview

was only HR. After the ppt on MTP candidates were asked about the role they had in the

project

Basically they were looking whether the candidate can work in groups or how he can get

his work done when it is to be done via someone

They asked whether the candidates are in touch with the seniors in their organization,

their names, their feedback regarding the company, Japan and their overall life in Japan

Preparations:

The very first step is to be in touch with the seniors placed at Sumitomo the previous year.

They guided me on how go on with things

Read about Japan and also about the company

Display the will to go to Japan


TATA Motors

Tata Motors Limited (formerly TELCO) is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturing

company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and a subsidiary of the Tata Group. Its

products include passenger cars, trucks, vans, coaches, buses and military vehicles. It is the world's

eighteenth-largest motor vehicle manufacturing company, fourth-largest truck manufacturer and

second-largest bus manufacturer by volume. Tata Motors acquired the South Korean truck

manufacturer Daewoo Commercial Vehicles Company in 2004 and the British premium car maker

Jaguar Land Rover in 2008.

Profiles offered: Post Graduate Engineer Trainee [PGET]

Open for: Dual Degree – Electrical, Mechanical | M.Tech. – Applied Mechanica, Electrical,

Mechanical


One online test with four sub-sections – Verbal, Mental ability test (NTSE type), Core and

DI lasting for 2 hours

GD of 20 min. Evaluated on new ideas, facts, listening ability along with starting and

concluding topic. Basically all GD stuff! Topics from last year- „Should we negotiate with

terrorists?‟

Interview

Interview:

Basic mechanical engineering stuff and practical knowledge oriented questions. E.g.,

specifying pneumatic cylinder or spring to the manufacturer

Backup your design ideas with manufacturing processes

Most of the questions were rapid fire type. The process will continue until you stop

answering or he gets tired

Last year a lot of questions were asked on manufacturing science

Preparation:

3. Be prepared to get torrent of questions on your resume

4. Brush up your projects. Automobile related internships and projects will surely help. Be

specific and detailed about this things though

5. Go through GATE/IES material

6. Give a lot of mock interviews and GD‟s


TCS R&D

The Tata Research Development and Design Centre (TRDDC) was established in 1981 as a division

of Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS), India's largest IT services organization. TRDDC is today

one of India‟s premier research and development centers; it is also the largest R&D facility among

the network of Innovation Labs at TCS.

Profiles Offered: System Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – CS | Dual Degree – Biotech, Chemical, CS, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgical

and Materials | M.Tech. – Chemical, Electrical, CS, Mathematics, Mechanical, Metallurgical and

Materials | MS – CS | MSc – Mathematics | PhD – CS, Mathematics, Physics

Selection Process:

Resume based shortlisting, 3 rounds of interviews (15-20 minutes each)

All topics were Metallurgy related

Heat transfer, Phase diagrams (very basic Fe-C diagram), FEM-based technical questions,

are concepts asked

If they look interested in a particular aspect, pursue it, and drive the interview

Be ready to be grilled on the things mentioned in your resume

Preparation:

For consulting companies alone (McKinsey and BCG), look at certain case studies. The

book "Case in point", is a really good source

For most other core companies (like Reliance, Tata Steel, etc.), refreshing Iron and steel

and Mechanical Metallurgy courses will help a lot


Tetcos

Tetcos is a privately held company based in Bangalore, India. They provide simulation software

with an extensive and growing set of customers in over 15 countries.

Their flagship product, NetSim, developed since 2003, is used in over 250 customer locales for

network lab experimentation and research.


Open for: B.Tech., Dual Degree – CS, Electrical


2 written tests (1 hour each)

Coding

Quant

Two technical interviews: (20 minutes each)

Programming, and Networking concepts

The interviewer specifically stated thus, and I quote him. "I don't care whether you have

communication skills or not. All I am looking is for coding skills. If you have that, you are

hired."

Preparation:

Do your homework and research about the company. Queries about their products might

fetch you bonus points in his book

Spend ample time on your resume. It is much more important than one feels


Texas Instruments*

Texas Instruments Inc. known as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, United States,

which develops and commercializes semiconductor and computer technology. TI is the third

largest manufacturer of semiconductors worldwide after Intel and Samsung, the second largest

supplier of chips for cellular handsets after Qualcomm, and the largest producer of digital signal

processors (DSPs) and analog semiconductors, among a wide range of other semiconductor

products, including calculators, microcontrollers and multi-core processors. Texas Instruments is

among the Top 20 Semiconductor producing companies in the world.

Profiles offered:

Digital

Analog

Software

Communication (signal processing)

Design validation


The selection procedure is a test followed by tech interview and an HR interview.

The test had two parts:

Aptitude (common across all profiles)

A tech. test (separate for each profile) The tech interview was the important one and the HR interview was just about knowing the

student and vice-versa. The tech interview was more concentrated on the basics and more

importance was given to the approach of solving the problem rather than the solving the problem

itself. NO CG CUTOFF

Comments: The work is well structured and executed. There is a lot of opportunity for more

technical learning. Interns are also included into the teams and this helps the intern on knowing

about the things going around them and gets an overall view of how things work.

As a whole, the work is very good, and exceeds all the expectations of the students.


Times Internet Limited

Since its inception in 1999, Times Internet has been at the cutting edge of digital innovation in

India. Times Internet operates a portfolio of web and mobile properties that engage millions of

users globally. Today, Times Internet is the largest Indian online group in India, according to

Comscore, with over 30 million monthly visitors. Its portfolio has expanded from Indiatimes.com, a

horizontal internet play, to a wide range of online offerings spanning news, MVAS, e-commerce,

email, blogs, music, video, and location based services.

Profiles Offered: Product Management Trainee



One Test and Three rounds of interviews.

Interview:

1st round of questions is based on your resume and a case study

2nd round has easy math questions. It also includes ideation and how would you improve

stuff, add new features etc.

3rd round is HR. You will face typical HR stuff along with questions like- If you were the

company how would you feel on hiring yourself?

Preparation:

Refer Wharton case books or Markconsenpinov or something similar

Also check victorcheng.com

Entrepreneurial skills will give you an upper hand

Highlight your extra-curricular activities. They look how you have done in a specific field


Toshiba JSW Turbine and Generator Pvt. Ltd.

Toshiba JSW Turbine and Generator Pvt. Ltd. (Toshiba JSW) is a Joint Venture between Toshiba

Corporation, Japan (Toshiba) and JSW Group, India (JSW) to manufacture and market super-critical

steam turbines and generators for thermal power plants in India. The Company was established in

September 2008, and started its commercial operation in January 2011.

The facility is located at Manali, about 18 kilometers north of central Chennai, Tamil Nadu with a

ground area of approximately 400,000 square meters.

Profiles Offered: Graduate Engineer Trainee

Open for: B.Tech. – Electrical, Mechanical


Resume based shortlisting

One technical interview: (45 minutes)

Core courses, technical knowledge in core field, and projects, are things that are tested

Preparation:

Review all core courses related to the nature of company. Be thorough about projects

Go through courses like Power System Practices, Emec, Analog Circuits, Digital Designs,

electric and magnetic circuits

Be confident about all the power related courses and basic ideas in it


TVS Motors

TVS Motor Company Limited, which is a part of TVS Group, manufactures motorcycles, scooters,

mopeds, and auto rickshaws in India.

Profiles Offered: Post Graduate Engineer Trainee

Open for: Dual Degree – Chemical, Electrical | M.Tech. – Applied Mechanics, Chemical, Electrical,

Mechanical

Selection Process:

Resume + test based shortlisting

Written Test: It‟s a general aptitude test consisting of quants, verbal ability and logical

reasoning. It‟s moderately difficult

Test Preparation: Math puzzles - books: "2000 puzzles"(available on LAN) and "word on

the street", CAT aptitude material

Group Discussion (15 minutes):

o Active participation, clarity of thought, and good communication skills are all they

require

o As in any other GD, the main thing that the panelists look for is confidence. If you

are able to put forth your views in a confident manner, you are through. Just make

sure not to be overly aggressive and not to make any personal remarks. Stay calm

and composed

o Self-confidence, politeness, ability to make others agree with you, are traits looked

for

Interview: (25-30 minutes)

Technical:

o Be thorough with your course projects

o Questions are mainly regarding project and the courses. A lot of questions on

strength of materials, vibrations, and engineering mechanics. They mainly look at

your approach, confidence and interest in their company

o Project and Motor fundaes

Preparation:

Revise some basic strength of materials and vibrations. Conduct mock interviews. You

would know where exactly are you going wrong and the means to improve yourself

Try to gauge what they are looking for, and align your pitch that way

In case of a company, you must be thorough with the relevant projects, and the

company‟s production process


UBS verity Knowledge Solutions

Verity Knowledge Solutions ("Verity") based in Hyderabad, India, is a premier Knowledge Process

Outsourcing company in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Verity‟s

capabilities include providing financial/investment banking analytics services to Investment

Banking/Corporate Finance departments globally in all client operative sectors such as Financial

Institutions, Insurance, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Energy, Industrials, Real Estate etc. Verity is

an affiliate of UBS.

Profiles Offered: Analyst



Two rounds of personal interview

Also includes a test but supposedly got cancelled last year.

CGPA Criteria: 7.0 and above

Interview:

1st round consisted of finance questions like accounting etc. and questions on stuff

mentioned in resume e.g., projects

Be sure to be quizzed on financial skills mentioned in your resume

2nd round will be totally HR with questions related to your strengths, weaknesses and

likings

Preparation:

Investopedia can be very useful here

Include extra-curricular activities and PoRs in the resume

Accounting fundaes are needed and courses like Infrastructure finance will help

NCFM and CFA will surely help


United Health Group Information Services

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is a diversified managed health care company headquartered in

Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S. It is No. 17 on Fortune magazine‟s top 500 companies in the United

States. Global Sourcing and Delivery (GSD) is UnitedHealth Group's global healthcare solutions

and technology partner. J.D. Power and Associates recently gave UnitedHealthcare the highest

employer satisfaction rating for self-insured health plans. UnitedHealthcare also received high

marks from the American Medical Association (AMA) in its 2011 National Health Insurance Report

Card.

Profiles offered: Associate Software Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – Aerospace, Biotech, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, CS, Electrical, Metallurgical

and Materials, Engineering Physics


Written test consisting of aptitude problems and algorithms lasting an hour. The test

included 40 marks of aptitude problems and 3 questions on algorithms

Two rounds of personal interview - Technical and HR

Interview:

Interviewers look how fast you can pick up stuff

Interview questions for the technical round were based upon BTP and programming

languages

HR round is not intensive and had general HR questions

Preparation:

Importance is given to test and programming languages

Not much stress is given on the courses but analytical abilities are tested

Solve puzzles and algorithm type questions

Knowledge about probability is very helpful


UOP Honeywell

UOP LLC, formerly known as Universal Oil Products, is a multi-national company developing and

delivering technology to the petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemical production, and

major manufacturing industries.

Profiles Offered: Design Engineer, Instruments Advisor, R&D Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Tech. – Chemical | PhD – Chemical, Chemistry


1 written test:

Core: Subjects mainly are in design aspects of mass transfer, heat transfer and fluid

mechanics

Preparation:

Be through with the fundamentals and going through the basic formulae

Group Discussion: (30 minutes)

Sample topic: “Should there be a qualifying criteria for politicians?”

Generally they look for understanding of the subject. And it doesn't matter whether one is

defending or offending the topic all that matters is to make your presence felt and your

points to be noted

And a general rule of thumb is never to start a group discussion, wait till all speak, note

their points and names, so that you can raise their point with their name, which shows that

you are attentive and their points will serve as impetus for you to speak further

1 technical interview: (20-25 minutes)

Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, CRE are concepts tested

Be strong in your basic fundamentals

Preparation:

CFD will be useful

Be cool and composed in your interviews

Focus on key areas of processes like Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, CRE and Fluid

Mechanics

Be thorough with pumps and pump characteristics


Vodafone India

Vodafone India, formerly Vodafone Essar and Hutchison Essar, is the third largest mobile network

operator in India after Airtel and Reliance Communication by subscriber base. It is based

in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It has approximately 147.48 million customers as of December 2012.

Profiles Offered: Trainees

Open for: B.Tech. – All branches


Shortlisting based on a Group Discussion

Two rounds of GD. (30 minutes)

o "Morality is the creation of the weak to suppress the strong"

o More of an argument/debate with 2 groups. They want you to argue and point

out why they should prefer one group over the other

They look for people with good communication skills, articulate effectively and drive home

your points, how you analyze a situation, spontaneity etc.

One HR interview: (10-15 minutes)

They might ask for details regarding your projects, if they are relevant to the profile

The interview was more of a formality than a selection round. They give more weightage

to the GD

Preparation:

LAN has a plethora of books on prep for interviews. Be prepared for common questions.

Every non-core company asks more or less the same questions

They also test your basic coding skills (C, MATLAB)

Try to revise some basic core courses. Also go through some interview preparation books

available on LAN. You can also look up on net for most commonly asked questions while

recruiting by any particular company

In case you haven't set your eyes on any of the day1-2 companies, or any other core-

companies in particular, be warned: Programming skills are a must. It‟s quite frustrating to

see that almost every other company looks for a programmer and you'd be competing

with CS guys for the profile


Volvo India Pvt. Ltd.

The Volvo Group is one of the world‟s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction

equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for

financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 115,000 people, has production

facilities in 19 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2012 the Volvo Group‟s

sales amounted to about SEK 304 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company

headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden.


Open for: Dual Degree, M.Tech. , MS - Electrical


Resume + online test - based shortlisting

Test content (2 hours): Quant, DI, core (vibration, theory of elasticity, strength of materials,

fracture mechanics, finite element methods).

Go through text books and practice some general aptitude questions.

1 technical/HR interview: (45-60 minutes)

Knowledge of finite elements, theory of plates, fracture mechanics, and commercial FEA

packages (ANSYS, ABAQUS) were tested

Go through common HR questions. For technical questions, just review the basics

Preparation:

Go through the text books or notes to review your technical knowledge. For HR (PI), go

over commonly asked questions. For the aptitude questions (test), practice on the net, or

from questions in the placement material

Go through machine design, vibration, fracture mechanics, strength of materials, theory of

elasticity, Finite element methods, Theory of plates & shells

For design jobs (Solid mechanics, MDS, Aero-structures) it is better to know one or two

FEA packages


Walmart Labs

Walmart Labs is based in the heart of Silicon Valley. The business unit creates platforms and

products around social and mobile commerce to support Walmart‟s global strategy of anytime,

anywhere access where millions of customers can discover, research and shop through mobile

devices, online or at physical stores.


Open for: All programmes - CS


Written test (90 minutes)

core

20 MCQ on computer science basic subjects

2 coding questions on paper

Preparation:

Programming and basic subject knowledge of algorithms, data structures, OS, networks,

etc.

Interviews: (3 technical + 1 HR)

Algorithmic questions are asked and once the strategy to solve it is found, asked to write

code for the same on paper. Efficiency is very important. (Technical interviews)

HR interview

Be prepared to answer why you want to join the company, and get a background on what

they do

Preparation:

Algorithms and coding practice

Coding sites like Top Coder, Code Chef and Interview St is necessary to clear the coding

written tests

Cormen will help with algorithms and other subject text books to go through the basics

Choose your companies wisely. Be clear about what kind of company you want to work

for


Wipro

Wipro Limited is an Indian multinational information technology consulting and outsourcing

Service Company located in Bangalore, Karnataka in India. As of March 2013, the company has

145,000 employees with a presence in 54 countries.

Profiles Offered: Project Engineer

Open for: B.Tech. – All branches | Dual Degree – CS, Electrical


CGPA + resume + online test - based shortlisting

Online Test:

Quant, DI, verbal, and coding

45 minutes coding + 15 minutes verbal + 30 minutes quant

Preparation:

Time constraint will be the major problem. CAT preparation would suffice

Brush up your coding skills- concentrate in either C or C++ or whichever language you're

comfortable with

E.g.: The coding question- Write a function to find if a number is palindrome

Brush up through basic data structures

Graph theory and few sorting algorithms

Interviews: (2 interviews, 20 minutes each)

Resume- based

Coding skills and the approach towards the problem will also be tested

Be thorough with the work done in your internships and projects. Be ready to answer why

you are interested in the company

Maintain your confidence level in the interviews. They also look for good communication

skills, and even leadership, which is evident from the way you conduct yourself through

the interview

Preparation:

Practice quant questions, prepare answers for all the basic HR questions

Coding, go through sorting algorithms, FOR, Graph theory

Digital IC design is very important courses. You should be through with this courses if you

are interested in digital profile


WS Atkins

WS Atkins is a multinational engineering, design, planning, project management and

consulting services company headquartered in Epsom, United Kingdom. It was founded in

1938 by Sir William Atkins. As of 2012, Atkins is the largest engineering consultancy in the UK

and the world‟s fourteenth largest design firm by revenue. It employs approximately 18,000

staff based in 300 offices across 29 countries and has undertaken projects in over 150

countries. Its motto is "Plan, Design, Enable".


Open for: Dual Degree – Aerospace | M.Tech. – Aerospace, Civil


Selection Test

Group Task


Test: Online test for one and a half hour. The test consists of English, Aptitude and Technical

questions

Group Task: Groups of 6-7 of shortlisted candidates were given some puzzles to be solved in

a given time

Interview: Two rounds of interview

Technical round (Interview will be about your field of specialization and previous projects )

HR round (A friendly conversation about yourself where you will be introduced to the

company profile)

Preparation:

One should be prepared to answer about the following

Any basic technical questions from your field of specialization

Project details (Object, progress of the project)

Internship work


Y Media Labs

Y Media Labs Inc. is a mobile apps creative and development agency, which is headquartered in

San Francisco, California. The company has been made well known for its work with PayPal, EMC,

Symantec, Safeway, Bud Light, BBC, Sesame Street, the Intro to Letters series and many others.

Established in 2009, its main goal is to provide end-to-end solutions in mobile app development.

Profiles Offered: Associate Software Engineer

Open for: B.Tech., Dual Degree – Aerospace, Biotech, Chemical, Civil, CS, Electrical, Mechanical,

Metallurgical and Materials, Ocean, Physics | PhD – CS


Written test (90 minutes)

Written test completely tests our basic understanding of C or C++. The questions are

tricky

Test Preparation:

Go through various websites to get a feel of the coding questions

Taking advice from the CSE batch helps too

2 interviews (30 minutes each)

Both the rounds are completely technical and logic based

Start preparing for coding companies at least 1 month before the placements

Learn either C, C++ or Java completely. Try to be perfect in one language

Preparation and Approach:

Go through the material provided by placement team regarding coding questions.

Contact CSE batch and figure out solutions to frequently asked questions

Go through various coding forums and acquaint yourself with the type of questions

Showing passion towards coding really pays off and gives the company a really good

impression that you‟re really intent on working with them

Prepare ship theory. Most of the companies ask questions from this chapter

For non-core, the best preparation for placements is preparation for CAT


All The Best!


Documents

Bluebook 2013