Cognizant Communication Assessment Experience – Today (20 December 2025), I was given the Cognizant Communication Assessment. As Cognizant’s mass hiring process is currently ongoing, today’s round was the communication assessment. In this post, I will share all the important details of the round based on my experience.
Step 1: Application Process
I applied to Cognizant’s off-campus hiring drive on December 2, 2025, through the SuperSet portal. Cognizant hires for the following roles: GenC, GenC-Pro, and GenC-Next for the packages of 4 LPA, 5.4 LPA, and 6.75 LPA, respectively.
On December 16, I received an email that my communication assessment test would be scheduled for December 20, aptitude is on December 22, and technical is on December 23.
Step 2: Preparation for the Assessments
After the schedule of the assessment, I started preparing quickly, like reading, practicing with friends in English, and learning the rules of grammar, which helped me a lot in the assessment. As you know, without practicing, you can’t pronounce the words right.
Step 3: Test pattern & difficulty level of Communication Round
On December 20, I open the link that was sent by Cognizant via Superset with all the details of joining, the dos and don’ts, and the software where they take the test, and I check my mic and laptop with that app so that no last-minute problem will occur.
The test lasted 58 minutes and had 77 questions. The format of the exam is as follows:
Listening and Repeat: They have given me a short audio clip of 6-14 seconds where I have to listen to the audio and repeat the sentences back clearly. By this they test the listening ability of the person.
Listening & Answer: They have again given me a short clip of 45-60 seconds where I have to listen and then answer the questions. By this they test how attentive I am.
Grammar MCQs: Fill-in-the-blank questions appeared on screen, covering prepositions, articles, verb forms, and adjectives. They test basic grammar.
Speaking: I was given three different topics one by one. For each, I had 30 seconds to think and then 1 minute to speak out loud on the topic. The topic was simple.
Reading: They have given me the words and sentences, and I have to read them aloud. They test the pronunciation of the person.
The difficulty level was easy to medium. Most of the questions covered basic, high-school-level grammar and common topics. It wasn’t trying to trick me; it was testing clear understanding. Every section had a time limit per question, so I couldn’t spend too long on any one answer.
I went through the grammar MCQs, and for whatever articles or prepositions fit each sentence, I chose that option. The listening sections required focus—missing a word meant I had to get the answer quickly—but overall they felt fair. When it came to speaking, I reminded myself to breathe and speak in complete sentences with correct punctuation in mind. I managed to collect my thoughts on each topic without help.
Key Learnings and Tips for Cognizant
After clicking “Submit” on the last question, I sit back and take a deep breath. The test was over—I had completed the communication round! I realized how much I have learned from this experience.
Here are the main lessons from the assessment I learned:
Practice active listening and speaking. I practice by watching podcasts, YouTube, or language apps to listen to English clips and repeat them so that for the next assessment I will be ready.
Basic grammar. I will also solve basic grammar questions, which will help me for future assessments.
Speaking tasks. I will pick up random topics, and I will take 30 seconds to prepare a one-minute response. This improves fluency under pressure.
Manage the timer. During the test I had a clock counting down per question. Practice with timed quizzes so I can learn to move on if stuck—this helps answer more questions.
Stay calm during assessment. If you don’t hear something in the listening sections, don’t panic—focus and try to catch the next sentence.
Mistakes I made
The assessment didn’t exactly go as planned:
- First, I ran into technical glitches where MSB couldn’t access my camera, which wasted my time.
- Then my Bluetooth devices failed the first time, and I panicked for 5 seconds. and try to connect So I recommend you test all these little things before the start of the test.
- During the one-minute speaking task, I kept repeating the same few words, which negatively impacted my score.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Communication Round difficult for freshers?
No. According to me, it is not difficult for freshers, but this round requires practice.Can average students qualify in the Communication Round?
Yes. Average students can qualify this round by practicing.
Disclaimer: This article is based on my personal experience with Cognizant communication assessments. The process, pattern, and questions may change over time.
I’ll update this post once my aptitude and technical rounds are completed.
This article is based on my personal experience and is shared only for guidance purposes.
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