Short answer
Most campus drives run in 5 steps: pre-placement talk, online test, group discussion, technical interview and HR interview. Some companies skip the group discussion.
You need a 1-page resume, all marksheets, ID proof and photos. Most colleges also follow a one-offer or dream-company rule.
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See Fresher FormatsThe Rounds, Step by Step
| Round | What happens | How to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pre-placement talk | Company explains the role, CTC and bond | Note the role, location and bond terms |
| 2. Online test | Aptitude, reasoning, English, and coding for IT roles | Practise timed tests daily for 4-6 weeks |
| 3. Group discussion | 10-15 minutes on a topic, 8-12 students | Speak early, add facts, let others speak |
| 4. Technical interview | Your subjects, projects and coding | Know every line of your resume and project |
| 5. HR interview | Fit, attitude, location and joining | Prepare the 10 common HR answers |
Mass recruiters like TCS, Infosys and Wipro often run a single national test, then technical and HR rounds.
Eligibility Rules to Check First
- Marks cut-off: often 60% or 6-6.5 CGPA in 10th, 12th and graduation
- No active backlogs, and sometimes no history of backlogs
- Year gap limit: some companies allow up to 1-2 years
- One-offer rule: once placed, you may not sit for others
- Dream company rule: placed students can still apply above a set CTC
Converting CGPA? use the Percentage Calculator and your university formula, then write both on your resume.
Documents to Carry
- 3-5 printed copies of a 1-page resume
- 10th and 12th marksheets and certificates
- All semester marksheets, or a provisional certificate
- College ID card and Aadhaar or PAN
- 4-6 passport size photos
- Internship, project and course certificates
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Placement Season Timeline
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| June-July | Resume and profile collection by the placement cell |
| August-December | Most engineering drives, mass recruiters first |
| January-May | Degree, MBA and many core and startup drives |
| After the offer | Offer letter, document checks, joining in 2-9 months |
Your college calendar can differ. Follow the placement cell notices.
Online Test: What Comes in It
| Section | Topics | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative aptitude | Percentages, ratio, time and work, profit and loss, probability | Learn shortcuts for percentages first, they show up everywhere |
| Logical reasoning | Series, coding-decoding, seating, blood relations, puzzles | Do 20 puzzles a day for 3 weeks |
| Verbal English | Reading, error spotting, fill in the blanks | Read one news article a day |
| Coding (IT roles) | 2-3 problems: arrays, strings, basic DSA | Practise on the same language you will use in the test |
| Psychometric (some) | Personality questions, no right answers | Answer honestly and consistently |
Most tests are 60-120 minutes with sectional time limits and sometimes negative marking. Read the instructions before you start.
Group Discussion: How to Stand Out
- Speak in the first 2 minutes, even one clear point helps
- Use one fact or number per point
- Agree and build on others, do not shout over them
- Bring a quiet person in, evaluators notice this
- Summarise if no one else does at the end
| Common GD topic type | Example |
|---|---|
| Technology | Will AI take away fresher jobs? |
| Economy | Is UPI making India cashless? |
| Social | Work from home vs office for freshers |
| Abstract | Zero, or Red vs Blue |
Not Placed on Campus? Do This Next
- 1Apply off-campus on company career pages and job portals with the same resume
- 2Write to alumni at your target companies on LinkedIn
- 3Take the open national tests some IT companies run
- 4Do one internship or project in 2 months to add to your resume
- 5Keep a Naukri profile live, see Naukri profile tips
The Placement Resume
- 1 page, single column, simple font
- Education, projects, internships, skills, certifications, in that order
- One line of result for each project, with a number
- Same facts as your form, marks and dates must match
- Save as PDF and check it with the ATS Score Checker
Interview Answers to Prepare
- Tell me about yourself: sample answers
- Why should we hire you: 10 sample answers
- All common HR questions: 25 questions with answers
- Salary questions in off-campus offers: expected CTC answer
After You Get the Offer
- 1Read the offer letter: CTC split, bond, location, joining date
- 2Convert CTC to monthly in-hand with the CTC to In-Hand Salary Calculator
- 3Keep marksheets and ID ready for background verification
- 4Finish your final exams, a backlog can cancel the offer
- 5Keep learning until joining, many companies test again in training
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many rounds are there in campus placement?
Usually 4-5: pre-placement talk, online test, group discussion, technical interview and HR interview. Mass recruiters often do test, technical and HR only.
What is the eligibility for campus placement?
Most companies ask for 60% or 6-6.5 CGPA in 10th, 12th and graduation, and no active backlogs. Each company sets its own cut-off.
What is the one-offer rule?
Many colleges let you sit for only one company once you have an offer, unless the next one pays much more. Read your placement cell rules.
What is a dream company?
A company that pays above a set CTC. Some colleges let students with an offer still apply to dream companies.
Which documents do I need for campus placement?
Resume, 10th, 12th and semester marksheets, college ID, Aadhaar or PAN, passport size photos and any certificates. Keep printouts and scans.
When does campus placement start?
For engineering final year it usually starts in August-September. For degree and MBA colleges it often runs between January and May.
What happens after I get an offer?
You get a letter of intent or offer letter, then document checks, background verification and a joining date. Joining can take a few months.
What if I do not get placed on campus?
Apply off-campus on job portals and company career pages with the same resume. Many freshers get their first job this way.
Campus placement mein kitne round hote hain?
Aam taur par 4-5: company presentation, online test, group discussion, technical interview aur HR interview.
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