EPAM Systems Big Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Round: Test
Experience: If you are applying as a fresher, you may have to appear for a test which will have basic aptitude questions on General Maths and English followed by two basic coding questions in any language like C C++ Java etc

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Just be confident in keeping your point. Cracking this won't be that difficult.

Round: Test
Experience: Time management is very important to clear the aptitude test. Besides this a lot of practice is also very important.  This round is the major filteration round. Though each round is a major filteration round cuz NTT DATA is not a bulk recruiter like cts, infy etc. Almost 2-3 thousand students were there for this round from 6 different colleges and only 100 of them were selected.
Tips: Its better to start with the preparation from before and do consider the previous year placement papers available at indiabix. You can practice more n more. Apart from this you can go through the r.s aggarwal aptitude book also.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were many panels and each panel had 10-12 students. The H.r first decided some other topic but when he asked wether everybody is aware of the topic ..there were few who didn't know about it. .so he picked up another topic. Fortunately he asked me to start with the discussion.  Always try to be the one to break the ice.
Tips: The only key to crack this round is that yku should talk. You should definitely not confuse gd with debate. You should not argue or by any chance shouldn't sound arrogant.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They will definitely ask about your project so be thorough with that. Ntt data is a Japanese company . Though this is IT but it will ask  from the subject of your own choice from people those who have a non IT background. After you get shortlisted in d gd they will give you a form to fill. Do fill that form without fail. If it is blank then even if u go to the hr round he will reject you.
Tips: Just be confident and always smile. Be careful on what you write in your resume cuz they can ask about anything based on your resume.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round was a cake walk. Just be confident and updated about the company.  Do ask him a question if he asks you to do that.but make sure it shouldn't be vague or out of the picture.
Tips: Keep smiling and don't get nervous.  If they ask you about location preferences,  dun get firm at one place.try to be flexible.

General Tips: Donot loose hope at any cost. You never know when your moment is going to arrive. Do practice the aptitude as much as you can. Finally NTT DATA selected only 50 overall in wch 11 were from my college n i was lucky to be one of them. the offer letter was issued the same day and we were all venerated.  Its just a game of confidence. All the best
Skill Tips: Try to add some co curricular activities and justify your role.
Skills: communication, technical knowledge, management skills, leadership
College Name: SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
Motivation: You will find the it companies mostly head quartered in U.S but this company is in Japan. Plus you have better opportunity and growth compared to other companies cuz its not a bulk recruiter.

Round: Test
Experience: GRE givers , you can make it through this. Brush up your technical skills for the programming section.
Tips: GRE quant and verbal and quick review from tutorialspoint.com would do the trick.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I had fun. I won a few debate competitions in various technical symposiums so, It gave a good experience about being quiet at the right moment.
Tips: Turn to your GRAB-ON mode. Never miss any chance. Learn to know when to be quiet and when to talk in a GD. Try to bring down the heat If two participants are getting into a argumentative discussion.

Round: Stress Interview
Experience: It was really difficult. Exactly after the GD, we were asked to right an essay in a very less time and our capability to manage the stress was observed.
Tips: Be calm and write all that you know in a presentable way.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I did a project in my 3rd year which included few concepts on Socket programming which helped me a bit in this round. I answered confidently and I was put to a confidence test too to see how sure I was about the answer.
Tips: A quick review on the day of interview and involving in friendly discussion about programming languages before the test helps.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was asked few technical questions in this round and later moved on to the general logical questions. Questions like, cutting a bread into multiple slices, finding the corresponding switch among 3 switches for 3 bulbs in room were asked. Find the sum of 1-10 in 4 seconds was asked suddenly. Thanks to Arithmetic Progressions :P.
Tips: Use your logical ability to answer.

Skills: Java, C, Body Language, Mental ability, Confidence.
College Name: Malla Reddy Institute of Engineering & Technology ( MRIET )
Motivation: Ranked among the top 50 of the Fortune 500. Expanding organizations which include lot of opportunities.

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: This round they want to know about why do you want to leave your job?
current ctc
expected ctc
how many experience do you have on particular technology?
Tips: this round is simple you have to tell all the details of your profile and if they want this profile candidate they shortlisted you..
they want positive response, so be positive.

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Indeed, being a person known for my communication skills in college days wished to have a resume, setting me out of the queue. It was not easy though ,as to write something so brief yet which had a strong impact on others. Take help from your teachers, the one taking your communicative skills classes.
Tips: The most important of all,,Take at most attention to what you platter on someone for the first time. No one wants a dull person working in adding on nothing but pounds on themselves. Showcase the best of you....

Round: Test
Experience: Elitmus, it's really tough to crack. Especially the Reasoning, try and focus to prepare as if to prepare for an MBA admission. The level would be no lessor than that.
Tips: One needs to work real hard to compete. That's the only option. It's the only way you had to get on the first step correctly.
Duration: 120 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Good ,as always. Was bit nervous, after seeing such a crowd and as it was my first off-campus experience . People were friendly and only ladies from my company who were not very old but enough to judge one by just looking at them. They were closely monitoring each and every activity in there.
Tips: Be yourself, Don't panic at all. You just need to stick on your point of  view and never ever contradict any of your statement.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Had two technical rounds, the first one which went about 1hr 30 mins. Many questions starting from C to Java. In-fact it's better to say the lady wanted to know all what i have done in college. Was even asked about my last semester results and project.
Tips: No way out, just be prepared to the level of any possible question one can ask.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR was busy going through all papers he had. Even not looking at me for once. But i went on answering even to smallest he asked or confirmed. It was good overall but different as to relate someone not even listening you.
Tips: Go on with a good pitch. Using the good highlights from your life and yourself.

General Tips: Never loose heart if you are rejected anytime. As it's for the best, believe me.
Skill Tips: Prepare things well and before time. Try to main a set of handout which would really be helpful while you travelling from one place to another.
Skills: communication , technical, thought process
College Name: GANDHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Motivation: Being placed during on campus, but not satisfied with package and what i was offered. Came to a place like Bangalore from GIET, Gunupur where life is so fast. It was not easy, mind you a lot people around would de motivate you. But just don't get affected easily ,as to this is what my experience all over this tells. 
I was just stunned when i saw the official website of CGI.
Funny Moments: Was not really funny but would share ,as i smile to those now. Not being selected by TCS and my roommate, girls in hostel making fun of  the optimistic approach i had with life.

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your Technical Base knowledge clear. Be Confident with your answers.

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1) Research for list of companies in your vicinity
2) Send resumes or details in careers on portal
3) Fill in the information details in social portal (eg:naukri)
4) According, to job description send resumes
5) Lastly, wait for interview call letter.