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SDE - Intern

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3 rounds | 2 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 6 Months
Topics: Data Structure, Algorithms, DBMS, OS, Computer Networks
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : Focus on your data structure and algorithms part, these plays a crucial role in clearing the test.
Tip 2 : Don't lie on your resume.
Tip 3 : Mention one or two good projects on your resume.

Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 8 CGPA
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Have some good projects on resume and know everything about your projects.
Tip 2 : Write only what you know. Don't lie anything on resume as they will find out.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration90 Minutes
Interview date6 Aug 2020
Coding problem0

It was online from home because of the COVID situation. So they asked us to turn on the video and audio during the duration of the test.

02
Round
Easy
Face to Face
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date8 Aug 2020
Coding problem2

It was an online technical interview focusing on DS and algorithms. They asked two questions in this round. He also asked me to code both the questions. I solved both questions with confidence.
They also gave a puzzle to solve. Out of 32 they selected 22 students along with me.

1. Spiral Matrix

Easy
0/40
Asked in companies
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You are given a N x M matrix of integers, return the spiral path of the matrix

Example Of Spiral Path

Spiral Path

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2. Puzzle

Egg dropping problem

03
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration45 Minutes
Interview date8 Jan 2021
Coding problem0

It was an online round on Zoom meetings. They asked some questions from DS and algorithms. As I coded my questions in C++. So they asked some questions from C++ as well. They asked me many questions from OOPs.
They also asked about my projects mentioned in my resume. I knew everything about my projects. They were happy with this interview. So please write only what you know on your resume.
I was able to give answer approximately all the questions asked by them. Finally 19 students were selected from this round. This was our final evaluation.

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Skill covered: Programming

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