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1 rounds | 2 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Journey
I cleared the gate exam in 2022 and got 369 ranks. Then, I joined IIT Madras for tech in CSE. Then, after one year, we had campus placement in college. During this time, I prepared for DSa and basic computer subjects.
Application story
This company came on campus. Applied on campus portal. After a few days, they conducted a test on the HackerEarth platform.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I got selected for the role due to my ability to solve questions and my approach to problem-solving. I was confident throughout my interview and was honest in my answers.
Preparation
Duration: 5 months
Topics: DSA , OOP ,C++ , DBMS , Operating System
Tip
Tip

Tip 1: Solve the DSA sheet 
Tip 2: After solving the sheet, try to solve random problems
Tip 3: Prepare computer fundamentals and aptitude

Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 7+ CGPA
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1: Have some good projects handy. 
Tip 2: Do not lie in your resume. Prepare resume very well.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration80 minutes
Interview date2 Dec 2023
Coding problem2

It was at 6.45 pm. The interviewer asked me about my introduction, and after that, he asked me how I rate myself in coding. He then asked me two coding questions. He asked me 1 question regarding the output of the given code. He also conducted an HR round on the same call. Asked me about my expectations and why I joined IIT.

1. Intersection of Two Linked Lists

Easy
25m average time
73% success
0/40
Asked in companies
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseSamsungIntuit

You are given two Singly Linked Lists of integers, which may have an intersection point.

Your task is to return the first intersection node. If there is no intersection, return NULL.


Example:-
The Linked Lists, where a1, a2, c1, c2, c3 is the first linked list and b1, b2, b3, c1, c2, c3 is the second linked list, merging at node c1.

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Problem approach

used 2 pointer method to solve this problem

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2. Cycle Detection in a Singly Linked List

Moderate
15m average time
80% success
0/80
Asked in companies
GrabThalesSterlite Technologies Limited

You are given a Singly Linked List of integers. Return true if it has a cycle, else return false.


A cycle occurs when a node's next points back to a previous node in the list.


Example:
In the given linked list, there is a cycle, hence we return true.

Sample Example 1

Problem approach

using fast and slow pointer i solved this question

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