Latest Selection Procedures of HCL

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Latest Selection Procedures of HCL

There were 4 sections in written test.  It will be for 2 hours.
No gap in between
Negative mark 0.25
1) Verbal-24questions-30 mins 
Verbal Ability
Synonyms/Antonyms/Word Meaning (Vocabulary)
Complete the Sentence (Grammar)
Spot error/Correct sentence (Grammar/sentence construction)
Sentence Ordering (Comprehension skills)
Questions based on passage (Comprehension skills)
2) Aptitude-25 questions-35 mins
Quantitative Ability
Basic Math Understanding and Algebra
Decimals, fractions, powers,   HCF, LCM,   Solving equations, etc.
Understanding of Logarithms and exponents
Permutation and Combination, Probability
3) Reasoning-25 questions-35 mins
Analogical Reasoning: Analogy and Classification questions
Deductive Logic: Statement-Conclusion,
Statement-Assumption,
Data-sufficiency type,
Syllogisms, etc.
Pattern Recognition
Coding and Decoding
Alphabet Test
Blood Relation,
Direction  Understanding,
Logical Word Sequence
Reasoning Puzzles, Theme Detection
4) Computer programing-25-35 mins
This test is based on no particular programming language. The test is completely language independent and tests the programming and algorithm development concepts of the candidate.
The topics include:
Structure and constructs of Computer Programs
Programming flow, Procedures, Functions and Arguments, Methods
Data-types, how data is stored in computers, input/output, manipulation, methods of referencing and assessing data (including pointers).
Iteration, decision-making, recursions
Algorithm Complexity: Space and time Complexity, Asymptotic Notation
Compilation, Linking and Execution; debugging, kinds of errors.
 2. Data-structures and Basics Algorithms
 Data Storage Methods: Linked lists, Arrays, Queues, Stacks, Trees, Heaps, Hash tables, graphs; Stress on which data structure to use for a given application
Data retrieval, Insertion of new data, merging of data from two data structures
Data search and sorting, Methods of array sorting and trade-off
3. Object Oriented Programming Concepts
Classes, objects and methods
Data Encapsulation, Data hiding, Inheritance
Polymorphism, Overloading, Abstraction
Second Section
Technical and HR
As usual questions
Teel me about yourself
Your Projectetc..,,

Interview Procedure:

At the moment we do not have much informaton about the interview though the candidate may be required togo through both technical and HR interviews.The written test consists of 60 questions which are divided into 4 sections .The total duration of the test is 90 minutes. There is negative marking .
 

The sectionwise distribution of the questions is as follows:

Section#1
This section consisting of 15 questions is based on general computer awareness.
In this section: A correct answer carries 1 mark  1/4 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.

Section#2
This section also consists of 15 questions. Questions based on C language are asked.
In this section:  A correct answer carries 1 mark  1/4 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.

Section#3
A total of 10 questions based on pointers and structures in C are asked in this section.You can also be asked one or two questions on JAVA also.
In this section: A correct answer carries 2 marks  1 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.

Section#4
This is the aptitude section consisting of 20 questions. Simple maths questions are asked which are very easy. The logical questions asked are similar to the ones given in the Barron's GRE book.
In this section: A correct answer carries 2 marks  1/4 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.