I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at CTS in Oct 2016
Interview
It was average. First round was telephonic and next round was one to one round.first was more about basic java interface vs. Abstract class etc. In the second round asked more about spring, hibernate and restful Web services etc.
Face to face
Telephonic round
Manager round
Hr round for salary discussion
Case study Will be given to you to check your skills
Will mainly ask about investment banking and asset management,trade settlement
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at CTS in Sep 2019
Interview
It had 3 rounds. 1st was online exam which covered aptitude, verbal and programming. 2nd was technical interview. If one is clear with basics of programming and subject related to their core and able to project that they have learnt something from engineering through any projects they made or workshops they attended technical round will be over. Basic questions will be asked from 1st and 2nd sem portions. If we refresh them before attending the interview its easy to clear 2nd round. If you clear 2nd round then you are almost placed. 3rd round will be hr round who will ask your willingness to work in any branch and gets you sign as a proof of willingness. Then you will be placed in cognizant.