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1. 1

   Aptitude test

   company platform50 min25 questions

   quantitative aptitude · verbal · data interpretation

   Hard limit of 2 minutes per question with no carry-forward of unused time.

2. 2

   Group discussion

   Group discussion on AI in academics
   offline

   use of AI in academics

   20-25 min. Eight candidates split into two groups of four. Panel checked reasoning and a firm stance; midway candidates were allowed to switch sides.

3. 3

   Technical interview

   Interview round 1, tech plus HR
   Google Meet45 minvirtual

   resume projects · internships · preferred language · skills · HR basics

4. 4

   Technical interview

   Interview round 2, technical
   45 minoffline

   project walkthrough · tech stack and hosting · small feature tweak · open source and GSoC work

5. 5

   HR interview

   Interview round 3 with the CEO
   Google Meet30 minvirtual

   HR basics · puzzles · clarity of explanation

   Two candidates present at once, each given different puzzles and judged on clarity of thinking.

Advice from candidates

14 pieces of advice, in their own words. Names removed.

• Basic questions, no prep needed, but ensure a good internet connection as the time window is really less, just about 15 minutes.

  Aptitude · 2023-24

• Practised Leetcode (easy and medium level) + brushed up on the CS minors subjects I had completed in previous semesters (OS, DBMS, CN)

  preparation · 2023-24

• Have a thorough understanding of different DSA concepts and when which algorithm is supposed to be used. For the consultant role, no live coding was asked but practising leetcode easy and medium level problems would help. Also, be thorough with the projects listed on your resume.

  general · 2023-24

• If it comes up, mention that you are willing to study any topic you aren’t familiar about before joining in case it's relevant to your role. If the interviewer asks questions during the about any such topic you have no previous experience in, this attitude will create the necessary positive effect on the interviewer.

  interview · 2023-24

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Question patterns reported

The kind of problem, not the problem itself. Our practice questions are written to match these patterns.

• Technicalarray search variation of binary search
• Groupfuel-limited fleet maximum distance puzzle
• Groupprisoners and light bulb strategy puzzle
• Grouptwo algorithmic puzzles discussed as a group
• HRtorch and bridge crossing variation
• HRegg drop variation