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Cognizant Project Associate Chennai Reviews

Updated 25 Jun, 2025

Category Ratings

4.0

Company Culture

3.9

Salary

3.9

Work-Life Balance

3.9

Skill Development

3.9

Work Satisfaction

3.8

Job Security

3.1

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Hybrid

94% employees reported

Monday to Friday

92% employees reported

Flexible timing

75% employees reported

No travel

62% employees reported

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Gender based rating

4.1

Rated by Women

44 reviews

4.1

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134 reviews

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Project Associate in Chennai

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Software Development Department

4.0

updated on 03 Jun 2025

Likes

Comparatively good hike than other MNCs and slope for good technical growth

Dislikes

Work hierarchy is completely wrong. You cant contact HR directly for queries. The project manager who should give you promotion has zero knowledge about your technical ability. Not sure if it depends on project.

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work timings: Flexible Timings

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

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Business Process Quality Department

5.0

updated on 13 Mar 2025

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Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

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Business Intelligence & Analytics Department

4.0

updated on 17 Feb 2025

Likes

All Good - Especially Work Life Balance

Dislikes

No comments - All Good Here

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

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Software Development Department

5.0

updated on 06 Feb 2025

Likes

Salary is good when you are experienced Flexible based on projects Skill development depends on your interest

Dislikes

They won't put you in project that you requested They won't respond to mails or teams Getting projects and assistance in project is very low

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

·

Software Development Department

3.0

updated on 20 Nov 2024

Likes

Hybrid Job. Good working atmosphere. No need stay in office for 9 hrs.

Dislikes

Less recognition Less work life balance Expected to work on weekends Very less hikes Stressful work every thing depends on the project we are mapped to. Some projects are too good and some are too worst.

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work timings: Flexible Timings

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

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Software Development Department

5.0

updated on 06 Dec 2024

Likes

Excellent experience.

Dislikes

Nothing much dislike here.

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

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Health Informatics Department

4.0

updated on 22 Aug 2024

Likes

Working culture is god

Dislikes

We cannot expect the timely appraisal and benefits

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

·

Quality Assurance and Testing Department

5.0

updated on 25 Jul 2024

Likes

Good environment

Dislikes

There is no projects related to loadrunner tool

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

·

Software Development Department

4.0

updated on 15 Jun 2024

Likes

As it is an one of the largest service based company we have an lot of learning opportunities. Work culture is pretty professional. Flexible of work hours

Dislikes

In the recession time cognizant has done massive layoffs. So it is mandatory to give an security for an employee and regarding hikes there is no recognition of hardwork done.

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

·

Software Development Department

5.0

updated on 15 Dec 2024

Likes

Work life balance

Dislikes

Postpone the promotion to the right eligible candidates

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work timings: Flexible Timings

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

·

Quality Assurance and Testing Department

5.0

updated on 17 Mar 2025

Likes

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Rotational Shift (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

·

Software Development Department

5.0

updated on 16 Oct 2023

Likes

Work life balance is very good here, Very good Job security.

Dislikes

Less compensation, no promotions

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Project Associate in Chennai

Full Time

·

IT Infrastructure Services Department

4.0

updated on 11 Sep 2023

Likes

World largest company good name

Dislikes

Company CEO recently change but job culture totally change and not job secure place the project after 2 to 3 month release the project move on bench next project allocation time duration only 15 days in bench portal after showing upcoming project after 1week HR push to relieving employee not accept ID will be block worst culture After relieving not supporting HR every day follow up massage would not response after visiting office will meet HR playing ludo game in phone but not response mail in my experience cognizant HR very worst Even m mention the mail leadership also but not proper response...Read More

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Is Cognizant, Chennai a good place to work for Project Associates?

The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 from over 183 employee reviews, it's clear that most project associates have a positive experience working at Cognizant, Chennai. Company culture holds the highest rating at 4.0, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.1. Read reviews about company culture and career growth on AmbitionBox.

Does Cognizant, Chennai pay their Project Associates well?

According to AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant, Chennai project associates rate their salary and benefits at 3.9 out of 5, based on 183 reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about Cognizant, Chennai's project associates salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Cognizant, Chennai for project associates, click here .

How is the work culture at Cognizant, Chennai for Project Associates?

Work culture at Cognizant, Chennai for project associates is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 183 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating a generally positive environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The strong rating reflects a supportive and engaging atmosphere at Cognizant, Chennai. To read reviews specifically about work culture at Cognizant, Chennai for project associates, click here .

How is the job security at Cognizant, Chennai for Project Associates?

Based on 183 reviews on AmbitionBox, Cognizant, Chennai's project associates rate job security at 3.8 out of 5. This lower rating indicates that a significant number of employees may have concerns about their job stability and the reliability of their roles at Cognizant, Chennai. To read reviews about job security at Cognizant, Chennai for project associates, click here .

Is work from home available to Project Associates at Cognizant, Chennai?

According to 16 AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant, Chennai does not currently offer any work-from-home options to project associates. All employees work from the office, reflecting a fully on-site work arrangement. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance, click here.

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