Round 1 : (Coding Round)

In this round, there were a total of 18 questions, comprising 2 coding questions focused on Data Structures and Algorithms, and the remaining 16 were multiple-choice questions. The test had a duration of 90 minutes and was conducted on the Code-Signal platform, with no negative marking.

• MCQ Sectionneed: The MCQ section included 16 questions, each carrying 5 marks/points. Approximately 6-7 questions were centered around Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, while the remaining 6-7 questions were related to Computer Science fundamentals. The Computer Science questions covered various topics, including Object-Oriented Programming , Java output-based questions, and Design Patterns.
• Coding Question: There were 2 coding questions in this round, both of medium to hard difficulty level. It’s important to note that candidates were required to code in Java exclusively, as other programming languages were not permitted. This requirement was communicated in advance, so candidates need to be well-prepared to code in Java. Many students who typically code in languages like C++/Python faced challenges with this restriction, and I was one of them.

Problem 1(200 points)the : Substrings of length k with k-1 distinct elements You can use this article but try not to jump directly to the solution and there was a slight change in question but almost similar to the one I provided. The level was typical Leetcode Medium.

Problem 2(400 Points)of : It was a hard one, the exact question isn’t available on the internet but the question as I remember was also based on String and a bit pattern matching, and constraints were high so I also applied Memoization(DP) on it. The level was LeetCode Hard I would say.

Tips: If you’re not already comfortable with Java, consider practicing coding in this language. Additionally, focus on solving a wide range of Data Structures and Algorithms problems to build your coding skills and boost your confidence. This practice will prove beneficial in your interactions with various companies. It’s important to keep in mind that every candidate receives a different set of coding questions and multiple-choice questions. Therefore, it’s not advisable to seek help from others, as it could lead to plagiarism issues. Regrettably, many students were not shortlisted despite solving both coding questions because of cheating incidents.

Results :

Among the 500 students who participated, approximately 132 students successfully made it to the technical interview stage. Notably, this marked a significant increase in the number of students shortlisted by FICO, as per the accounts of our seniors. In previous years, only about 45-50 students typically received interview invitations. This change demonstrates the company’s growing interest in recruiting from our institution.

Greetings, everyone!

I’m Amit Koushik currently pursuing my MCA and expected to graduate in 2024 from IIPS-DAVV, Indore. I had the privilege of participating in the recruitment process at my college, where FICO was the second company to visit for hiring for Dev and QA roles.

The exciting part was that nearly 500 to 550 students took part in the recruitment process, and the majority of us made it through to the Coding Round. My journey through the FICO interview process consisted of four rounds, and I’d like to take you through each of them.