KPIT Technologies Interview Experience (On-Campus)

KPIT Technologies conducted an on-campus recruitment drive for various roles in Pune and Bangalore.

First Round (A Platform Test):

Sections:

  • Section 1: Aptitude
  • Section 2: English
  • Section 3: Puzzles
  • Section 4: Coding Questions (2) – Medium Level Difficulty

Details:

  • Each section had a specific time limit.
  • No negative marking.
  • MCQs in the first 3 sections were worth 1 mark each.
  • The first coding question was worth 2 marks; the second, 3 marks.
  • Students who performed well in the first 3 sections but couldn’t solve coding questions were also shortlisted.

Second Round (Technical Interview):

Duration: 30 minutes max.

Format:

  • Introduction, Project Details, Internship Experience.
  • Basic questions on C and C++ (loops, switch, file management).
  • OOP focuses on Inheritance, Polymorphism, etc.
  • No SQL or DBMS questions.
  • Basic CPP coding questions to assess logic and explanation ability.

Third Round (HR Interview):

Duration: 30 minutes max.

Details:

  • Not to be taken lightly, as many rejections occurred in this round.
  • Focus on project discussions (videos of projects in working state, documentation).
  • Scenario-based questions on teamwork, office culture, and workflow:
  1. Reporting issues.
  2. Handling mistakes when the lead is on leave.
  3. Dealing with co-worker strategies.
  • Questions on interests and hobbies:
  1. Strengths and weaknesses.
  2. Self-description in three words.
  3. Recent movie/show watched and lessons learned.

Tips:

  • Focus on accurately answering MCQs.
  • Allocate time-based on question marks.
  • Keep a project in a deployed state for demonstration (useful for all companies).
  • Take the HR round seriously; answer questions concisely.

Note:

  • Every round was conducted online.
  • Job Location: Likely Bangalore for ENTC or Electrical students, and Pune for IT and CS students.